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Portal Cross Stitch Patterns

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The other day I came across this collection of cross stitch patterns inspired by the video game Portal from sonovastitch and I just had to share them. They all include the companion cube from the game and different phrases like “you can’t take it with you” and “I forgive you.” These mini patterns would be perfect to stitch up for Valentine’s Day or another holiday for the gamer in your life.

But they also got me looking for other Portal cross stitch patterns, and if you or someone you know is into this game you’ll want to check them out.

Of course we all know the cake is a lie, but now we can warn others with this pattern from Cross Stitch Galleria on Etsy. This pattern uses three colors and measures 112 by 112 stitches, or 8 by 8 inches (20.32 cm) on 14 count fabric. The pattern only includes full stitches so it’s great for a beginner.

Sjcmadeau on Etsy has a collection of 14 warning signs from Portal worked in cross stitch (including the cake), as well as an Aperture Laboratories logo and a companion cube hug. The patterns are all just worked in black, and they look great worked and framed together, or you can choose your favorites to warn of danger in your house.

If you want a project that’s a bit more colorful, start thinking with portals with this design from The Legend of Stitches. This one includes blue and orange portals, and you can work the portals separately (if you do, please display them in different rooms!) or as part of a larger design. There’s also an option to color in the background of the portal or not depending on how much stitching you want to do.

Taylor and Cromwell has another set of companion cube cross stitch patterns with different phrases like “this is a bad plan you will fail” and “so you out having yourself a little adventure?” Each can be stitched separately or put them all together for a fun Portal themed wall hanging.

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Super Cute Ghost Cross Stitch Patterns

I’m always looking for different approaches to holidays in different crafts, and this year I’m noticing a lot of cute ghosts. Check out these adorable ghost cross stitch patterns for tons of cute without the creepy. 

Cute Patterns by Maria has a set of six adorable ghosts doing ghosty things like reading a book, talking to a crow, decorating with pumpkins and mushrooms and more. Stitch a single one, all six on one canvas, or each on individually to make your own adorable set of ghosts to scatter around the house. Each ghost is 67 by 86 stitches; the full set is 205 by 174 and uses 28 colors. 

Another cute set is this little three pattern set of ghosts with pumpkins and mushrooms. Designed by Wild Bluebell Patterns, the dimensions vary on them but they are super cute all stitched and hung together in hoops as shown. 

This set of hipster ghosts is meant to be stitched up as ornaments for you Halloween tree or to display individually, or you can make one big piece. These designs are from Artmishka Cross Stitch and show ghosts getting coffee, reading a book, riding a broom and more. The whole set uses 11 colors. 

If you have a dog friend in your life you’ll want to stitch up this sweet puppy ghost pattern from Holly Deer Stitch. The puppy is carrying a cute jack ‘o lantern with a candle and the project measures 7.14 by 6.79 inches (18.14 by 17.24 cm) on 14 count fabric. It uses 14 colors. 

Find a ghost among the wildflowers with this design by Woven Wild Crafts. They call it spooky but I disagree. The design is 10 inches/25.5 cm square when worked on 14 count fabric and uses 19 colors. 

Or keep it super simple with this little fall ghost cross stitch pattern from Crystal Feather Crafts. This little one is 56 by 47 stitches, which comes out to 4 by 3.4 inches or 10.2 by 8.5 cm on 14 count fabric. It uses 13 colors.