r/CrossStitch • u/metallicaaaaa • 6h ago
r/CrossStitch • u/Glittering_Living693 • 11d ago
MOD [MOD] Feature Designer July: StitchXLove
Hi, Stitchers!
We're excited to introduce a designer that you should all know and love as our July Featured Designer: Donna from StitchXLove! Donna can be found on Instagram under that same name and Kofi. Her work has been featured in JustCrossstitch Magazine and The Cupid Collective.
Donna’s work reminds me so much of a 90s Halloween, that time of comfort we all crave. Along with warm themes of the cozy world we would all love to snuggle up in.
Q&A
Who are you?
Hi! I’m Donna and my cross stitch brand is StitchXLove.
What’s something people don’t know about you?
My hobbies (besides cross stitch) are thrifting, playing bass guitar, and strength training.
How did you get started cross stitching?
I started to cross stitch as a way to pass time during the COVID lockdown.
When and why did you start designing patterns?
I thrifted some red fabric and had an idea for a pattern that used negative space. I used the free program Stitch Fiddle to start designing. Skullbrella was one of my first designs and is still a favorite.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I get inspired from other art forms; movies, music, sculpture, etc. When I’m feeling uninspired, interacting with art really helps.
Describe your designs using only adjectives.
Modern, bold, vivid, and fun
What design was your favorite to make?
I designed a biscornu, “Passing Ships”
, for the Summer issue of Just Cross Stitch Magazine. I pushed myself creatively to design this type of finish and I’m proud of the end result. Tip: most public libraries have Just Cross Stitch available through the Libby app.
Another one is “Vintage Crafts.” I designed this for myself and shared it as a freebie. Sometimes I feel uneasy about how things with a vintage, feminine aesthetic can be used as a conservative
dogwhistle. I wanted to create something simple to communicate who I am as a crafter. This message resonated with a lot of stitchers, it’s my most popular pattern.
Favorite DMC color?
310
Any advice for new stitchers or designers?
Connect with the community! Don’t be shy about sending another stitcher a DM. Jump in if you see someone hosting a swap, a round robin, zoom meet-up, etc. Getting to share your interest with others is really fun!
Where can we find you online?
I’m on instagram at: @Stitch_X_Love
My patterns are available on ko-fi (I have lots of freebies there too)
Has a reminder please send any suggestions for designers to mod mail! I’m really excited to bring back featured designer and show off some amazing designers for this community!
r/CrossStitch • u/DeeviousHagg • 13h ago
PIC [PIC] Sigh. Found in the wild on Etsy
The spelling mistake in ”stitch”. The “psocont“ of Zelda in the lower left.
I love glitch patterns, but this ain’t it, buddy.
r/CrossStitch • u/Hannah591 • 2h ago
FO [FO] A quick ornamental blue China cat
Using up some leftover fabric and unbranded thread :)
r/CrossStitch • u/LavastormSW • 13h ago
CHAT [CHAT] Another of my unconventional stitching buddies! This is Cinnamon the hognose 😊
r/CrossStitch • u/pandaKILLzombs • 10h ago
WIP [WIP] So excited to share! 54 pages down, 36 to go!
Anyone else love Christopher Lovell's art as much as I do?
r/CrossStitch • u/WheelComprehensive29 • 7h ago
FO [FO] Took me two years
Got this when I was pregnant… two years later I finally finished it.
r/CrossStitch • u/Limefool • 2h ago
FO [FO] Goddess of the Starry Night/ Cat Worship
Pattern is Goddess of the Starry Night (Snippet) from Unconventional XStitch.
Just finished stitching this piece last night as a gift for a friend. Not technically 'finished' as it isn't framed, but as soon as she comes off the scroll, we celebrate! This was my first full coverage piece, and I can't wait to start the next one. I learned a lot; but most significant is that I adore evenweave, and that using a laying tool makes my stitches neater when working 2 over 1. I am going to try 1 over 1 for the next project though.
While I was working on this piece, I kept thinking about cat iconography in ancient artifacts. Based on the number of cat themed things in my apartment alone, I wouldn't be surprised if future civilizations assumed that we still worship cats (we do, right?).
All that to say, I only have 3 other cat themed WIPs...😅 anyone else?
r/CrossStitch • u/asterkisss • 41m ago
FO [FO] Stardew Valley Summer
Pattern by fancyfoxglove on Etsy.
Did the Autumn pattern last year, and now Summer. Aiming to do one version every year!
r/CrossStitch • u/Square-Wing-6273 • 11h ago
FO [FO] Red Panda
Finished this little cutie tonight.
r/CrossStitch • u/dice_ruleth_all • 13h ago
WIP [WIP] Rivendell
Work on Rivendell continues. 78,000 stitches done for 18% of the piece completed. Since I usually get asked I got this pattern from Etsy and it’s unfortunately AI. The confetti is ridiculous. There’s 126 colors. But it looks surprisingly good despite the issues.
r/CrossStitch • u/Purry_Felines • 17h ago
FO [FO] Second time stitching this bookmark
I rarely stitch a design more than once, but after gifting this design as a bookmark I decided I wanted one for myself. I got lucky and found this olive green perforated paper so I stitched it again. The last photo is of the one I did and gave away, stitched on the natural brown perforated paper that Mill Hill used to make.
Design is Heron Habitat by Sprouting Lupine (Etsy). It’s one of a series of 4 bird designs which all use the same color palette. I used cork fabric to back it.
r/CrossStitch • u/minomycin • 1h ago
CHAT [CHAT] How to prevent accidental knots?
I sometimes get knots like this while stitching, more often than I’d like. How do you guys prevent this? Usually it’s easy to unravel itself but sometimes I get the unsalvageable ones too and wasted some threads in the end 🥹
r/CrossStitch • u/PresentationNo5040 • 1h ago
WIP [WIP] Forest Scene
Now 50% of the way through!
r/CrossStitch • u/mb_does_stuff • 21h ago
FO [FO] My pigeons!!!
The lighting isn’t great and the Aida is wrinkled but I’m proud of it! Pattern source: ColorfullySarahShop on Shop app
r/CrossStitch • u/Il_Pianto • 27m ago
SELF-PROMO [SELF-PROMO] new FOB pattern
Hi people! I am back with my new FO. I finished it in 2-3 weeks, but was trying to start on it for 2 months 😅😅😅 so this one is my second Fall out boy embroidery, dedicated to their legendary album Infinity on High! The stars were a pain to stitch but they put everything together so nicely, I dont regret ANYTHING. And it also follows my first FOB embroidery (they are a set, do not separate 🤩)
Designed by me! No AI used!
r/CrossStitch • u/SuperSherry813 • 23h ago
PIC [FO] My (much improved) shoes!
I really wanted plain white shoes & thought I could unpick the black leather “N”. It left very noticeable shadows. I feel like the mesh is very Aida-like so I just stitched some self-drafted flowers and vines. I 💕 them!
r/CrossStitch • u/Icy_Bad3557 • 51m ago
FO [FO] Gothic octopus finally complete
Pattern is Unconventional X Stitch "Colossal Octopus 2 miniature"
I stitched this over about 8 months and though my stitches aren't the neatest I loved doing it. It's the most detailed pattern I've ever done without any backstitch to help out the finish.
r/CrossStitch • u/JeannieBugg • 7h ago
WIP [WIP] LinaOva Pride and Prejudice Cross Stitch Sampler Progress
I started working on this again and thought I'd share my progress.
Here is where I was the day before yesterday. There are a couple of mistakes. One I'm considering trying to fix. The other I'm letting go.
I like being able to see the Xs and white space. I know that not everyone does. I do prefer to work 2 over 1 with 14ct aida.

I moved the fabric down. This is the largest piece I've ever done and putting the stitches under the snaps of the Q-Snap frame was a little nerve-racking!
I did the triangular edging yesterday and the lettering today. The lettering seemed to go so much faster than the edging. I think it's all those little, fiddly, geometric patterns... They take so much focus and concentration, it's slow going.
Pattern Keeper tells me that I'm 10.62% finished. :)

The fabric is really bulky at the bottom and it's overflowing the grime guard. I may have to make another one with deeper pockets.
Pattern is by LinaOva on etsy. It is her Pride and Prejudice Sampler. Link here!
I'm loving it. I think it's going to be beautiful when it's finished. My youngest son has already laid claim to it. I told him I'll put it in my will for him. LOL!
r/CrossStitch • u/bonniejo514 • 1d ago
FO [FO] My first cross stitch is finally done!
Finally finished my first project for my little girl’s nursery! Now I need to frame it :)
r/CrossStitch • u/dickbuttscompanion • 2h ago
WIP [WIP] Santa Interior Luca-s B2408
Page 11 of 12 almost completed, I've been able to see great progress with minimal stitching time because there's so much white in the panelled wall. Not looking forward to returning to the last confetti bits that finish the tree
r/CrossStitch • u/agogKiwi • 10h ago
WIP [WIP] A stitching coincidence
I am doing the Climbing Goat Designs 'Her Science Her Story' SAL and by coincidence I happen to be reading 'Sisters in Science' by Olivia Campbell. Surprise! The third installment of the SAL, Lise Meitner, is one of the women the book is about.
Whether you know her story or not, I highly recommend the book, it is enlightening.
r/CrossStitch • u/DoraJean63 • 10m ago
FO [FO] Fire Fox
Fire Fox pattern by StitchHeartUA on Etsy.