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Stitchalong through 2018 and Beyond

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cross stitchalongs in 2018

One of the fun things about doing crafts in the age of the Internet is knowing that you’re working on a project at the same time other people are. A lot of crafters in different genres enjoy stitchalongs as a way to learn new skills, meet other crafters and share their progress on projects.

Stitching the Night Away has collected information on a bunch of different stitchalongs happening this year for cross-stitchers, which you should check out if the idea of stitching with others — even if they’re not right with you — appeals to you.

There’s even a project on here that is two years long if you’re big on commitment.

Have you ever taken part in a yearlong stitchalong? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Stitching the Night Away.]

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  1. I don’t see a link for accessing the stitch-alongs that Stitching The Night Away has collected. Am I missing it?

  5. Thanks for sharing the collection 🙂 It’s been updated to over 30 stitchalongs now (and still growing with more being found and shared by readers)

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Designer Spotlight: Design For Cross Stitch

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.

Do you have a favorite cross stitch designer who I haven’t featured yet? Let me know in the comments or share more about them by clicking on “suggest a DIY” at the center top of the page and let me know the details. I’d love to share the designers you’re enjoying with a wider audience.

[Photo: Design for Cross Stitch]

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