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A lot is happening, stitchers! Here's a summary of what to look out for each month.
Week 1
š Feature Artist
š Monthly Competition Winners
Week 3
š Free Pattern: Theme Voting
Week 4
š Monthly Competition Submission and Voting š Free Pattern: Previous Month's Pattern Posted
š Cross Stitcher Gift Guide
Rules
- Be supportive, welcoming and kind Exercise good reddiquette.
- Read the FAQ & How To before posting a question. This resource has everything, including pattern making programs, apps & websites, finishing techniques, and how to get started.
- Don't request, share, or post photos of copyrighted patterns. Patterns should not be in any photograph unless asking for help on how to read a zoomed in portion. Any patterns in the background of photos must be obfuscated or blacked out.
- Include the pattern source in every FO post. This can be in the title of your FO post or as the first comment. Sources can include: 'self-drafted', store name and pattern name, or 'internet search'. Do not link directly to Pinterest or Google, just state the website.
- Only cross-stitch and blackwork are allowed. We are changing this rule to allow only cross stitch and blackwork as of 8/1/2021. All future embroidery pieces will be removed from the sub and directed to /r/embroidery.
- Do not make an original post linking to your blog/shop. Linking to your blog/shop are okay in the comments if you are providing a source for your [FO], answering a question, or providing a pattern for free to the community. Use the 90-10 rule as a guide. Here is an FAQ for shop owners
- No bots. All bots are banned unless the bot provides exceptional value to /r/CrossStitch.
Tags for posting:
Only one tag per post.
[FO] Finished Thread-and-Fabric Object. All [FO] posts must be a completed pattern done on fabric with thread. Don't forget this partners with Rule Four: Cite your source!
[WIP] Work In Progress
[PATTERN] Free and ready to download patterns.
[CHAT] Cross Stitch related questions, discussions, pattern requests, or general self-posts where photos arenāt necessary.
[PIC] Cross stitch-related photo including memes, hauls, pet pictures, self-made needle minders, dyed fabrics, and other pics related to cross stitching.
[VIDEO] Flosstube, tutorial, time-lapse.
[SHOP] If you're linking back to your own shop, use the SHOP flair. Limit one post per month. Please review Rule 6!
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Butterfly Postage Stamp March:
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January:
Victory's Laurel Wreath and Key
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š Monthly Competition š
2022 monthly themes: Find the list in this post. Competition and voting are the last seven days of each month.
Find more information about the monthly competition here!
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[FO] Always give extra room
I just finished this ornament for my wife andā¦ I didnāt give enough room to fit the hoopā¦ šš
Sigh, guess Iāll be starting over. Lesson learned.
Source (free pattern): https://verityvintagestudio.typepad.com/my-blog/2023/01/tinsel-tree-christmas-ornament-free-cross-stitch-pattern.html
20:34 UTC
[FO] Mid-Century House (Customized)
Now that the gift has been given, I can share my latest finish! This was based on a pattern leaflet from the early 80s (no longer commercially available) but I customized the colors and many of the interior objects (self-drafted patterns) to look more like my childhood home. I gave it to my mom for Christmas. Lots of backstitching on this one and it was so satisfying to do!
Also I've finally figured out what framing technique I like the best: archival quality adhesive tag board covered in quilt batting, then the Aida wrapped around the board/batting and secured from behind. SO happy with the outcome!
19:46 UTC
[FO] After working on this piece off and on for several months, it's finished!
I originally started this bad boy in July, and worked on it off and on in the months following. It kept me busy while I was pregnant with my little girl. She's now 2 months and I finally say it's complete! I plan to iron/mount/frame it after the craziness of the holidays is over.
Such a fun stitch and pattern, I really enjoyed my time with it.
2 over 2 on 14ct Aida.
(ignore the fuzzies on the bottom right, I didn't see them until after uploading! lol)
18:26 UTC
[CHAT] help!!
this is my first cross stitch project š and my needle snapped when i tried threading it under stitches to anchor it.
what did i do wrong?? how do i fix this??
17:13 UTC
[FO] Dirty Santa Contribution!
My family does dirty Santa on Christmas Eve, but with a small twist. Everyoneās gift has to be homemade or thrifted. I found this frame a couple years ago and itās just been chilling in my craft stash. I thought this pansy pattern was a perfect fit!
Pattern: Winter Pansy by DMC, FREE on their website
17:10 UTC
[WIP] Show us ya WIP's
First of all, Happy Holidays to all my stitching friends around the globe. I'm so fortunate to have found my tribe. š©· I'm not quite done yet, but I'm just hoping that I'll complete at least these 4 before Wednesday. I'm only missing hats, backstitching and names. Backstitching will go fast because I love to do it. If I don't get them all done, the 2 for my grandsons are the most important. Let's see what everyone has in progress! Please include pattern info and no charts in photos! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1612582675/snowmen-ornament-cross-stitch-pattern
17:00 UTC
[CHAT] 2025 SALs?
I've never done a stitch-a-long before, but it sounds really neat.
Who is doing a 2025 SAL? What cool things are out there? I know someone posted a trans history SAL recently, which looks very cool.
Excited to see what everyone's up to and then become overwhelmed by options, lol.
15:59 UTC
[WIP] Half way through!
15:58 UTC
[FO] Who's that Pokemon?
If you remember watching Pokemon in Gradeschool, you likely remember the "Who's That Pokemon" segment heading to commercial. The cartoon would show the outline/ shadow of a Pokemon, and viewers were encouraged to guess who it was.Ā
I thought a similar thing would be fun with cross stitch WIPs. Each photo shows more and more progress towards pattern completion. Try to guess which Pokemon this cross stitch is of by looking at as few of the photos as possible!Ā
(ps Only had the idea half way through. Next project we'll start earlier in the process.)
14:28 UTC
[FO] mushroom baby man
I bought the pattern on etsy from Mommawitchcrossstitch. This is the first of three patterns I bought from her. I love to cross stitch but I don't have anywhere to hang these things. So I started stitching on clothing. Now everyone can enjoy it! I'm a walking art exhibit
14:27 UTC
[FO] My friend is a ukulele player, instructor, and influencer. Made a cross stitch of her logo. Check her out on social media @JiggyWithViggy
Original pattern created on Stitchly.
14:12 UTC
[FO] Books!
First time finishing a piece in a hoop. It was a little nerve wracking because I did a poor job centering and feared I wouldn't have enough extra fabric to pull behind. Leave yourself lots of "waste" around your design, friends!
This is a gift for my mom, and I think she'll love it.
Pattern from CrossStitchTraveler on Etsy.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1562606704/funny-book-lover-cross-stitch-patter-its
13:52 UTC
[PIC] With many holidays just around the corner, I thought this might be a helpful form for my fellow stitchers
13:21 UTC
[FO] The Fellowship
Finished this one just in time for Christmas (the day the Fellowship embarked on their quest from Rivendell)! I'll be giving this one to my buddy that loves LotR.
I love this hobby not only for the joy of creating something, but also then being able to give the result to that one specific person who will truly love the piece you just finished. The art galleries of our lives aren't just what's in our halls, but how we've decked the halls of those we love.
Pattern is from WhiteRavenPatterns on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1577715868/dragon-quest-cross-stitch-pattern-middle
12:46 UTC
[PATTERN] Leaf Wreath
11:03 UTC
[WIP] page 25/156 down.... 16.06% much beige, very wow.
10:24 UTC
[WIP] Using my depression light to cross stitch feels oddly apropos
09:02 UTC
[PIC] I got a skein of floss that has one of the threads not twisted
08:14 UTC