Charts, patterns and everything needlepoint
The name says it all really doesn’t it. There is no way I could do this without losing my mind, if you are up for the challenge then check it out over on Etsy.
Death by Cross Stitch is monochromatic design that will be a labor of love with its generous size! This ornate and elaborate design is perfect for the advanced stitcher. It employs various stitching traditions to create a world on your fabric. Can you find the unicorn, squirrel or poinsettias in this design?
If you’re a fan of detailed and colorful cross stitch patterns, Design for Cross Stitch might have a pattern you want to try. This Etsy shop is based in Spain and has more than 50 designs with a focus on animals, holidays and landscapes.
I’m just going to start with the first pattern that caught my eye when I visited the site, which is this Sakura by the Lake project. This pattern is 200 by 200 stitches and the whole background is stitched, so it’s definitely not for a beginner, but it’s stunning and would be amazing to make for someone who loves Japan. Despite the detail it only uses 24 colors. Worked on 14 count fabric it will measure 14.64 inches, or 37.19 cm.
There are a few other landscape designs, including a canal in Venice and a few cabins in the woods.
The shop also has some cute animal cross stitch, with big, round faces and often holding a warm beverage. Holiday projects focus on Christmas and Halloween. Most of the patterns have a cute, chibi-like feel, but there are some that are more detailed and realistic as well. Take for examples the flower patterns, which are full of details and soft colors.
You’ll also find some fun bookmark cross stitch patterns with a watercolor feel, as well as some that look kind of like paint pouring turned into stitches.
If this sort of stuff sounds like fun to you, check out their Etsy store at Design for Cross Stitch.
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[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]
where is the link?
The word Etsy is linked in the post. That is where you will find it!
You are right Sarah . My I eyes would be permanently crossed if I tried to correctly stitch this entire piece as a whole . I was thinking of stitching portions of it as smaller projects . Anyhow , this is certainly an impressive diachromatic piece to look at . Thanks for posting it . I’ll check Etsy.com out .
It’s beautiful . Thanks