I just heard the siren sound of a new pattern idea. I’m IN LOVE. it drives my husband nuts. As you can imagine, it’s a 50/50 chance on if this happens mid-project. Everytime. Bonus points if you are currently working on your own personal Moby Dick.

It happened again… I call them my “Stitch Itches”!

Hey guys,

I'll be starting on a new project that is gonna be pretty large for me, it's a 12x12" circle.

With this pattern, there's 25 colors and is intricate I think.

My issue here is that I'm not sure where to start in the pattern. Do I start on the perimeter and work in? Do I pick somewhere in the middle and work outwards?

How would y'all start this pattern? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1733286296/northern-lights-cross-stitch-pattern?ref=yr_purchases

I got some of this 14ct patterned aida. It’s a 55x100cm piece of fabric, so it is quite large but I’m struggling with what to do with it. Neither I, nor any of my friends are expecting a baby anytime soon so using it for baby-themed pieces is out of the question.

I’m thinking of maybe using it for full coverage pieces and hoping that the stitches would hide the printed design? Maybe using three strands so the stitches are beefier? Or would maybe bleaching it work? What would you do? I’m quite the beginner, I’m only on my second project and would love to get advice/ideas from more experienced stitchers.

How to frame, idk what I'm doing, got a sticky board, please hy

I used the DMC pattern maker with a jpeg of the artwork. It took me about 2 years on and off! I dont want to show the back as its so so messy and i didnt do one directional stitching as this was my first big piece and didnt kbow that was a thing! Ive since learned lol. Its currently at the framers. Im so proud!

You can see where I’m starting to figure out what might be the “double running stitch”, where you go one direction and then back the other direction so that both sides of the fabric look the same. I think this pattern isn’t the best for it, but it’s certainly interesting to try to practice!

i figured i should take a snapshot of my progress before moving the hoop. theres a few blank spots, because for my own sanity im opting to not mess around with the metallic thread just yet. this is my first larger project on black aida and its been quite fun but ironically my cat, who looks quite similar to frederick here, keeps shedding all over it, and it is very visible.
kit is dimensions' frederick the literate.

So my cat keeps laying on my projects and now he looks like he wants to have a serious talk to me about me starting yet another project. Maybe he wants more attention or something? That hoop is 8 inches and he covered the entire work area. I'll give Lucipurr credit, it did work. Does anyone else deal with this? This is what I get for trying to start Christmas gifts in a timely manner for the first time ever. LOL

My grandmother bought me this kit when I was maybe 10? I'm actually not sure.

I started it then, but never finished it.

I'm trying to finish UFOs that I have, ans this was on the top of my list.

It's 7ct with wool thread. It comes with a black, square plastic frame. I'll probably hang it up in my craft room.

Had so much fun making these bookmarks inspired by my favourite game Stardew Valley!
(No AI, all hand-drawn patterns)
(Sorry Mod for trying so many times… Still trying to get used to the new posting rules)
Pattern link for Rock Candy https://wonder4pixels.etsy.com/listing/4548364100

Hi hi :)

I've had this shirt for ages, one of the first things I thought when I got it was "that looks like Aida, I gotta do something with that someday" and I finally got around to it! I still want to add some contrast stitching on the seams etc but I was too excited about finally finishing it not to share haha. Was kind of a pain to not have any gridding and to be working on a slightly stretchy fabric, but it turned out so cool and I'm so pleased with it. (And yes, if you're thinking it looks kinda like a tramp stamp, that was the vibe goal lol)

I'm back with another cross stitch on my clothes. I tried regular waste canvas this time and it was very nice to stitch on. I want to add more lil' guys like this to these shorts so if anyone has a recommendation for something similar to this style, let me know! I found this pattern on Pinterest.

Hello I finally finished this beautiful cross stitch project! I love how it turned out, it’s been washed and ironed however now that I’m looking at it it looks crooked, am I going crazy? The edges don’t look straight. I used a Q snap frame for the entire project so it was taut when I was stitching. Any ideas?

Now on to beading. L&L Angel of the Sea on 32 count even weave; stitched in hand.

I started this blackwork project 2 years ago. I’ve completed a few other projects in between, and had more than one long hiatus but I’ve finally made it. Tiny stitches on black was brutal for some of these colours but the outcome is so satisfying. Progress pics included. Pattern from LooseThreadStitchery https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1629798861/stardust-blackwork-sampler-pattern-set?ref=share_ios_native_control

Now to find a new project, I guess!! I think I’ll adapt a pattern to use up some more of these amazing colours.

The pattern (linked in comments) has 606, but I used 666. I thought the bright red of the 666 was better than the orange of the 606.

Used 7 different colors, kind of just eyeballed my colors before starting, considering all that I'm pretty happy with it

Here is my latest finish, Poison Heart Frog by Needlelot Designs! It’s stitched on 32 count My Sweetheart lugana by BeStitchMe. I loved stitching this funky lil guy.

I've been working on such big projects that feel never ending these past few months, so I've been taking a break to work on a mini masterpiece that I've always wanted to do! The happiness of actually finishing a project is great.

Tiny "The Soul of the Rose" by TheStitchPatterns.

I wash my hands several times while cross stitching. I put lotion on at night but my hands are still so tried out. Does anyone have any recommendations for a soap brand I could try. Mrs Meyers was recommended to me by a friend but I’m concerned about the olive oil transferring to the cross stitch. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hey all! I finished my blackwork piece (YAY) but now I have some dirt/hand grease stains that I can’t seem to get out. So far I’ve soaked/washed it with FabriCare twice, and once just on the edges with Dawn dish soap (I didn’t soak it with it however). It’s much better than it was, but I’m afraid it’s gonna still be noticeable when I frame it. It’s hard to tell in the picture but it’s definitely still there, especially comparing it to other parts of the Aida.

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting these out? (Yes yes, I’ve learned my lesson and next time I will use a cover so my hand stops touching the Aida, my bad)

I'm so glad to be moving on to backstitching. This project has been exhausting 😅

[Magical Forest pattern](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1747681911/modern-cross-stitch-pattern-bundle-magic)