Best Mum in the World Cross Stitch

This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.

Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is a free design from Caterpillar Cross Stitch.

The finished piece is 6.2 by 5 inches on 14-count fabric, which means you might just still have time to stitch this up before the holiday. And it only uses six colors so it’s pretty simple, too.

Grab the download from Caterpillar Cross Stitch.

[Photo: Caterpillar Cross Stitch.]

Looking for Mother’s Day Cross stitch patterns and charts? Check these out on Etsy.

Sweet Mothers Day Cross Stitch Patterns – Celebrate the love and warmth of motherhood with our collection of Sweet Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns. This handpicked selection features charming designs that capture the essence of the special bond between a mother and child. From heartfelt quotes to delicate floral motifs, these patterns are perfect for creating a memorable and heartfelt gift for the amazing mothers in your life. Show your love and appreciation through the art of cross-stitch and make this Mother’s Day extra special.

Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards – Send a heartfelt message to Mom with our Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards. These beautiful and customizable cards feature intricate cross-stitch designs that will surely touch her heart. From elegant floral patterns to sentimental quotes, each card is a unique expression of love and gratitude.

Stitch Mom Some Flowers for Mother’s Day – This delightful cross-stitch pattern captures the beauty of blooming flowers, allowing you to create a handmade gift that will brighten her day. Whether you choose to stitch it as a standalone piece or incorporate it into a larger project, this design is a lovely way to show your love and appreciation for the incredible mother figure in your life.

Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch – Add a touch of snarky humor to Mother’s Day with our Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch. This collection of cross-stitch patterns is perfect for those who appreciate a bit of playful sarcasm and rebellion. From witty quotes to cheeky designs, these patterns provide a unique and unconventional way to celebrate the joys and challenges of motherhood. Give Mom a good laugh and a one-of-a-kind gift that reflects her unique personality.

I was recently approached by Alyssa, the cross stitcher behind the Etsy shop Stitchonomy, to take a look at her cross stitch pattern subscription club, known as The Pattern Club.

I took a look around and there’s a lot of cute stuff and fun options you’ll want to check out, especially if you love themed patterns that are small, easy to stitch and fun to combine.

The Pattern Club combines cross stitching with a social network. When you open the site you’ll see a news feed and have the ability to share updates much like you would on Facebook. You can see who is online, have buddies and post your own updates and photos. The community aspect is a little sparse right now but that should only grow.

The stitch along hub is the place to find the most recent patterns and information on the current stitchalong. As of this writing the Book Lover’s stitchalong was happening, with little designs like Peter Rabbit, a skull for Hamlet and keys for Jane Eyre as well as authors including Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.

Other pattern collections include European designs, Halloween, ocean life, an allotment garden and more. Alyssa tells me there’s a new theme every month that either she picks or members in the community suggest. You can stitch just the patterns you want or put them together to make a larger collage.

The Stitchanomini vault gives you access to all of the previous patterns, and new patterns are released daily through the stitchalong. You can download individual patterns (most of them are 19 by 19 stitches) as PDFs or Pattern Keeper files. The PDFs include a color and black and white chart as well as a floss list.

Another cool thing you can do is build your own pattern collages from all of the squares that have been released. The collage configurator allows you to add patterns of your choosing to a grid ranging from 2×2 patterns up to 4×4. You can scroll through all the current patterns or search by theme and size to make a project that suits your needs. (Above is an example I made kind of at random but you get the idea.)

If you want to check it out, you can grab a three-day free trial and see all the pattern options. Membership is $7.99 a month, or if you pay for a year at a time you’ll get two months free. In addition to the patterns in the club, members receive discounts on patterns and supplies purchased through the shop within the club. Annual members get access to three paid/retired stitchalongs and lifetime members receive all retired patterns.

If you check it out I’d love to hear what you think!

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