Susan Bates
Cross Stitch Designer
Susan Bates creates cross stitch and needlepoint designs for UK craft magazines including The World of Cross Stitching, Cross Stitch Crazy and Cross Stitcher. Her work is also featured in Turkish publication Kanavice and she has 7 cross stitch books published in Turkey by Tuva Publishing. Susan has created stamp and embossing folder designs for cover gifts with Papercraft Inspirations magazine. You can also purchase her charts as PDFs from her Etsy store CrossStitchSuzie. She is based in Brighton.
Recent articles by Susan Bates
Mark your pages in style with these beautiful bookmark cross stitch patterns
Mark your pages with these lovely bookmark cross stitch projects. We've got three unique patterns for you to choose from.
Free heart cross stitch patterns
Stitch one of our free heart cross stitch patterns for a loved one’s birthday, valentine, or simply to show how much you care.
Free cactus cross stitch pattern
Create a plant that'll last forever with these prickly cactus cross stitch patterns - stitch these fab on-trend succulents and make into pin cushions, cards, gift tags and more!
Free garden cross stitch pattern
Send best wishes to a green-fingered friend or loved one with these glorious garden cross stitch designed by the talented Susan Bates.
Quick stitch summer cross stitch patterns
Make cool cards and gifts with Lucie Heaton's and Susan Bates' cross stitch.
Free ice cream cross stitch patterns
Stitch possibly our cutest ever patterns with these ice cream and cake cross stitch patterns, perfect for stitching as gifts and party decorations!
Free kitchen cross stitch patterns
Looking for free kitchen cross stitch patterns and projects? Brighten your kitchen with a range of botanical cross stitch ideas.
Free sewing room cross stitch patterns
You'll love these free mini cross stitch patterns prefect for your sewing room
Cross stitch abc
Use our brilliant cross stitch abc to make a Mother's Day cross stitch gift
6 lavender cross stitch patterns
Here's a treat to bring a breath of fresh air to your stitching – 6 lovely lavender cross stitch patterns perfect for birthday cards or scented sachet gifts
Cross stitch cake patterns
Susan Bates' delightful trio of high tea cross stitch cake towers would make lovely wedding day cards or samplers, or special stitches just because...
Christmas cross stitch sampler cushion
Treat yourself to this Christmas cross stitch sampler cushion packed with lovely seasonal motifs to bring that festive feeling
Teacup pincushion free cross stitch patterns
Tea-rific ideas for Susan Bates' swirling cross stitch designs are upcycling a teacup or tea pot into a pincushion – but these free cross stitch charts would make lovely cards, too!
8 cross stitch cards for every occasion
You'll have every occasion covered with these fun circus-themed cross stitch cards
Picnic set cross stitch charts
Stitch this colourful trio from Susan Bates to brighten up outdoor meals and add a fun touch to your picnics this summer
Free sewing machine motif cross stitch chart
Spruce up your craft space with this snazzy hoop tidy featuring Susan Bates' sewing machine design!
Free pressed petals cross stitch pattern
Take inspiration from spring and summer blooms with this pressed flower cross stitch pattern, which looks like it's been taken straight from a Victorian tapestry.
Free Terrarium cactus cross stitch pattern
Stitch yourself your own cute little terrarium with our free cactus cross stitch pattern
Free Sunflower Cross Stitch Pattern
Download and print this free sunflower cross stitch pattern and make it into a card to spread a little happiness!
Free snowman cross stitch pattern
Hands up who loves Christmas cross stitch? Celebrate both fun adventures in the snow and cosy times indoors when you stitch this cute holiday card for a loved one!
Free Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
Whip up a quick and easy cross stitch decoration in just one night with this trio of easy-to-sew Christmas charts.
Free cross stitch charts: perfect pink
Send a little home-stitched happiness with these delightful set of rose-toned cross stitch charts, featuring ballet shoes, seashells, teacups and more!