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Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School

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Whether you are a teacher or you know a teach or just have an obsession with school supplies (tell me it’s not just me), this time of year, when the new notebooks and pens and other supplies are all over the place might make you a little giddy.

Celebrate the fresh start that back to school brings with this little school days cross stitch pattern from Albion Gould. Featuring a pencil, abc, 123 and an apple, it’s a cute and quick little cross stitch that would be perfect on a book back or as a bookmark, or a decoration for your favorite teacher’s room.

[Photo: Albion Gould.]

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Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School – the perfect back-to-school project that combines creativity with education! This delightful cross-stitch design features an adorable pencil, symbolizing knowledge and learning, making it an ideal gift for students and teachers alike. Embark on this stitching journey and let the joy of learning infuse your needlework as you craft a charming masterpiece to kick off the new academic year!

Back To School Cross Stitch – Embrace the spirit of learning and growth as you immerse yourself in the art of cross-stitching with this vibrant design. From the iconic symbols of education to the nostalgia of school days, this pattern encapsulates the essence of starting a new chapter. Stitch, create, and commemorate your educational journey with this charming cross-stitch masterpiece.

School Days, School Days – Relive the magical memories of laughter, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge with this nostalgic design. Whether you’re stitching it as a keepsake for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a dear friend, this pattern encapsulates the essence of those unforgettable school days that shaped us into who we are today.

Teacher Name Cross Stitch Pattern – This personalized design allows you to stitch a heartfelt tribute to the teachers who inspire, support, and guide us on our educational journey. Craft a token of appreciation that they’ll cherish forever, showcasing their name in a beautifully crafted cross-stitch artwork that celebrates the impact they make in shaping young minds.

Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern This unique and intricate design combines the power of words with the beauty of cross-stitch, allowing you to create a visual ode to the teaching profession. With words like “inspire,” “educate,” and “nurture,” this pattern reflects the essence of being a teacher

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Crow Cross Stitch Patterns

In all my years writing about cross stitch, I don’t think I’ve ever had a post dedicated to crow cross stitch patterns. That’s a shame, because crows are cool, and they’re a great motif to use in the fall that has a bit of a Halloween/spooky vibe without necessarily being all pumpkins and ghosts (though we have some of that, too). 

Actually, these little crow cross stitch patterns from LaSelva Design could be up in the house year round, especially if you’ve made friends with crows or are trying to cultivate your own murder. This set of four patterns is each worked in four colors, and they’re shown in 3-inch hoops, though they vary in size a little bit. 

This Art Nouveau crow from Needle Lot Designs is stunning and reminds me a bit of a tarot card. It would be the perfect thing to stitch for a witchy friend. It measures 74 by 98 stitches, which comes out to 5.25 by 7 inches or 13.4 by 17.8 cm on 14 count fabric. It uses 14 colors and has no backstitching. 

Or keep it monochrome with PandoraXstitch‘s cross cross stitch pattern. I love how this one looks like a woodcut, and it shows you that even stitching in a single color you can make something really interesting. This design is 283 by 284 stitches, which is a little more than 20 inches or 51.5 cm not quite square on 14 count fabric. The pattern includes measurements for other counts if you want to make it a different size. 

The Book of Lost Keys design from Haunted Frames feels a little more Halloween, but it doesn’t have to be. It tells the story of a mama crow whose baby is locked in a cage, but the mama has the key. The design is shown worked on 18 count fabric and measures 109 by 79 stitches. That’s 6.1 by 4.4 inches, or about 15.5 by 11 cm. It uses four colors of regular floss as well as gold metallic floss. 

Speaking of more Halloween, I love this spooky cake stand featuring a crow and other characters from Ulysses Blue Stitching. You’ll find a creepy cake, eyeball in a jar, owl, ghosts and more haunting this house. It uses nine colors and measure 109 by 143 stitches. That’s 7.4 by 9.8 inches or 19.78 by 25.94 cm on 14 count fabric. 

I also like this kind of folk art crow (or raven as the pattern calls it) sitting on a pumpkin from MIYAstitch. This one measures a manageable 71 by 81 stitches and uses seven colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to a little more than 5 by almost 6 inches (or 13 by 15 cm). 

Another pumpkin and crow pattern (this time with a witch hat) comes from My Lovely Embroidery MB. This dare I say cute design uses seven colors as well ans is 81 by 80 stitches. That measures 5.79 by 5.71 inches, or 14.7 by 14.51 cm, on 14 count fabric. This one uses full and three-quarter stitches as well as French knots.