Designer Spotlight: Patterns by Rybka Stitch

The thing I want you to know about Patterns by Rybka Stitch is that their patterns tell a story. OK, some of them are just gnomes or dragons dressed up for different holidays, and that’s not really that deep, but a lot of these patterns feel like little worlds you want to step into.

For example, there’s a whole section in the shop called Bedroom Decor. In it you’ll find a bunch of little reading nooks and bookshelves, couches in front of windows with plants, little scenes you wish were real so you could hang out in them.

It’s hard to pick just one to share, but I’m going to go with this spring-themed A-frame window reading nook, complete with tulips on the table, a ton of pillows and blankets and a couple of giant stacks of books. This is where I’d want to spend the day reading and stitching! It measures 92 by 97 stitches, which is 6.6 by 6.9 inches or 16.7 by 17.6 cm on 14 count fabric, and uses 32 solid colors and three blends.

In addition to these super cozy patterns, you’ll find plenty of holiday projects to delight you if that’s your thing. The Christmas section includes cute snowmen, cupcakes and more cozy corners, plus a couple of holiday greeting card patterns you can stitch. For Halloween there are gnomes, ghosts and ghoulish cupcakes. There are also patterns for Valentine’s Day, fall and Easter.

These patterns are luscious and whimsical, with great color choices and fun designs to stitch up any time of year.

Check out all their fun little worlds at Patterns by Rybka Stitch on Etsy. And if you see something you like I’d love to hear about it.

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[Photo: Patterns by Rybka Stitch]

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20 Snow Globe Cross-Stitch Patterns

Natalka Studio is an Etsy shop based in Ukraine with a wide variety of cross stitch designs, including realistic, detailed designs with women doing various things, holiday patterns, geometrics and more.

One of the biggest categories in the shop is called girl cross stitch, which features detailed designs of women with flowing hair doing things like drinking coffee, dancing and carrying flowers. There are seasonal projects in this category as well as a couple having to do with hobbies.

I like the knitting one, of course, and almost shared the sewing one as the featured pattern above until I realized the thread is coming off a cone on the floor and there’s no pedal for running the machine.

The one I am sharing here isn’t actually in that category but it is really cute. Little Girl with Watermelon uses 21 colors and measures 73 by 73 stitches. That’s 5.21 inches or 13.3 cm square if you work it on 14 count fabric. I love her messy hair and the little dress and matching bows. You could also change the colors if you have a little girl who isn’t as into pink (or doesn’t have brown hair).

The largest category on the page is animals, and there you will find wild animals like monkeys, pandas and sloths; ocean creatures such as rays, an octopus and a blue tang fish; frogs, dogs and geese, among others.

There are also a lot of Christmas cross stitch patterns, which include a lot of traditional motifs and some more whimsical themes. I like this one of Santa resting by the fire with his boots off.

In addition to all these you’ll find pretty flowers, a bunch of mostly floral bookmarks, a whole big set of patterns with lemons, and a lot more. The fruits and berries section (if you like fruits other than lemons) would be perfect for decorating your kitchen or breakfast area.

Check out all the great patterns they have to offer at Natalka Studio on Etsy.

[Photo: Natalka Studio]

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