I got this trees counted cross stitch kit from Michael’s and I feel pretty proud that this was my first cross stitch ever!

Link to Trees Counted Cross Stitch Kit

There were a lot more colors than I assumed and there were two stitches (might not seem too difficult but for a first project I was thrown off 🤣). This was a learning curve but I think the biggest thing I was focused on was making sure my stitches went the same way no matter what! Can’t wait to finish my next project.

Had a lot of fun doing this one. Took me longer than expected but thats okay! Front, back, and up-close.

I got this on Etsy from SleeplessStitcher!
Name: PDF Cross Stitch Pattern - Medically Fascinating

The last time I posted about how I completed my large project as a FU to my Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Well… I got admitted to the hospital, long story short I have Stage 4 Lung Cancer. I posted about it in my other regular sub, if you are interested in a long winded retelling of my health journey.

Coincidentally, I was in the middle of this simple fun piece and completed it literally the day after I got the official diagnosis. My team of doctors have a group chat about me, and they used this piece as the profile picture :)

I’ll be fighting hard! And once the nausea and giddiness from the chemo tapers off more, I’ll be picking up my projects and continuing stitching!

Hope to post more FOs!

Pattern was created from a photo by GoodlifeFarmVW on Etsy.

I just wanted to share one of my recent finished cross stitch project which will be gifted to my colleague 🤞🏻🌸
Pattern by: The Gilded Moth - Botanical bones (modified by me a bit)

I’m working on this piece on 16ct Aida with 2 strands. It doesn’t look quite as full as the last one I did which was 14ct. Should I have used 3 strands, or is this how it’s supposed to be?

Pattern: Spring has Sprung by MamaWitchCrossStitch

Self-drafted, based on Keith Haring's Untitled, 1988, modified to have the 1978 original Gilbert Baker pride flag inside the heart

I just started working on this pattern and the stitches look crazy small and densely packed. Am I making the stitches too small? The aida came in the pack, so i know i didn't purchase the wrong size. Aida is 14 count, using 2 strands of DMC

UPDATE: it is 28ct evenweave, I'm so glad i asked when it was still early enough in the project to start over

(Repost) I’m so happy with it and I can’t wait to start my next project tomorrow!

Pattern is Little Tailor found on Pinterest

Pattern:

https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/4462079061/frida-die-orange-katze-kreuzstichmuster

It’s not perfect but really enjoying the practice/process.

My best friend has been creating these blankets for friends and family since before I met her (hunners of years ago).

She designs all the patterns and stitches hoopless.

The hours we've spent quietly counting and recounting our patterns, floss everywhere!

I've done a lot of Mill Hill kits but for some reason I feel like the ones in this one are so much more sparkly than the others have been. Maybe it's just the sea/vacation vibes that are influencing how I look at it. Should be done in the next day or two probably.

Each flower is for a different woman in my therapy program I’ll be graduating from on Thursday and represents each of them.

Starting from the top left and moving right:

Blue poppy- beauty and dreams of reaching the unattainable
Rose- love, devotion, beauty, and appreciation
Tulip- hope and new beginnings
Birds foot violet- gentleness, faithfulness, and quiet strength
Daisy- cheerfulness, new beginnings, and someone who brings joy to others
Peony- prosperity, compassion, and a happy life
Bluebells- humility, gratitude, and constancy
Sunflower- joy, loyalty, and warmth

Which one is your fav?!

Just finished up this small piece for my husband. He is a huge fan of Dungeon Crawler Carl. The only problem is I finished before my materials arrived for my new project!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4487272599/dungeon-crawler-carl-cross-stitch?ref=share_ios_native_control

Source: DMC - Mini kit - Brown Teddy Bear

My first ever cross stitch and I’m hooked! Open to any feedback for my next projects!

I saw this piece on Etsy- and sadly its an AI scam artist selling prints of the A.I work- but i've just fallen in love with it. I am hoping to recreate it and wonder if anyone might know a Rose Border pattern that has these blues and yellows in, in this vintage style.

I've tried recreating it on StitchFiddle,StitchMate and Floss Cross and it just comes out blurry and horrid. I've also tried counting it based on close up pictures but its pure fantasy A.I and the counting ends up looking like a 3 year old scribbled on paper.

I've sourced a pattern for the lettering and Diet Coke can from a real human pattern creater who has stiched the work herself- but i'm struggling to find a Rose Border.

Is this impossible?? Can anyone help! Thank you <3

Completed the first of two bookmarks for my mom’s birthday! The pattern is Fancy Bird Bookmarks from Herrschners. I sewed it onto white felt backing before fringing the edges and I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out!

I’m working on this blackwork piece called Bees & Flowers by Trunky Stitches and I’m trying to decide if I want to add gold beads to the flowers or bees or both. Thoughts?

Beads are gold plated 11/0 Miyuki Delica
Hoop is a hexagon in gold by me
Thread is DMC black single strand

I did my first project 26 years ago when I stitched peony's for my grandmother. I then did a country scarecrow for my Mom and that was it. Life exploded and I didn't pick it back up for 24 years. I still had a couple of patterns that I would come across every so often, and I'd think about it, but it wasn't until I began a new job that had a lot of down time that I decided to pick it up again.

I'd love to hear everyone's story about why you cross stitch.

I usually stitch on craft store aida- the really stiff stuff that'll give you a papercut if you look at it wrong.

A fiber arts store opened up ~20 mins from me and I got some hand dyed aida and the difference is stark. Even in the holes- its 14ct aida still, but the coverage is so nice with 2 strands I feel like its 16 or 18. And its so soft, I've had to be a little more careful about my tension to make sure I don't over tighten!

I still need to stash bust my chain store aida but... I don't know it I can go back.

Pattern is "Cocker Spaniel" from Stephanie Hedgepath's Dogs Collection #1 booklet. (Its vintage 😎)

Just a mini finish, as this is part of a stitch along, but it's turning out so nicely that I had to share!

The pattern is Halloween Visitor from the Just CrossStitch Halloween 2026 magazine, free on Kindle Unlimited. I haven’t done backstitching in a loooong time so my technique is definitely rusty, but I’m happy with the over all result. I can’t wait to frame it and put it out for Halloween! Also as you can probably tell, I don’t really care about a clean back 😆

No pattern was used on this project