Sweet Umbrella Cross Stitch Patterns

It’s fun to be able to see what people are searching for when they visit this site, and sometimes it makes me see holes in coverage where people might not be finding what they are looking for.

I recently noticed a top search term was umbrella cross stitch patterns, and there aren’t a lot of them here, so, in order to remedy that situation a little bit, here are three free umbrella cross stitch charts for you.

I love this rainbow umbrella cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright. So sweet.

There’s also this two-color umbrella from a Czech cross stitch site, and a three-color umbrella from Bond with Karla. Of course any of these could be done in any number of colors (and any colors) you like, but they give you something to start with.

And remember if there is ever anything you’re looking for and can’t find here, let me know. It’s not always out there (or at least not for free, or not in a legal way) but I’m always happy to help hunt.

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35+ Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns

I’ve long had a soft spot for puffins, so of course when I found an Etsy shop called Murder Puffin I had to share it.

And I’m so glad I found it because they’ve got some weird stuff that I hope you’re going to like as much as I do.

There are cryptids and true crime, nautical themed designs, holiday wanted posters and an entire section called memento mori. So if that sounds like something you’d be into, read on.

The biggest section on the site, though, is Altoid tin cross stitch patterns. If you can’t quite imagine what an Altoid tin cross stitch pattern would be like, this mummy cross stitch tin is a pretty representative example.

Most of them have a character (in this case, the mummy, but it could be anything from an alien to a racoon to a gnome) or more than one, who is made into a tiny stuffed doll. There’s a design for the top and bottom inside of the tin; here it’s a pyramid and an anhk design. There’s also a small design for the top of the box. And finally, a kind of blanket and a pillow so you can tuck your little character into the box.

Each one is a cute little set that would be so fun to display (and play with!) on your desk or bookshelf. And there’s a great range of options to choose from.

In addition to those, you’ll find a lot of other fun stuff for the strange and unusual on your gift list. There are some delightfully creepy (and mostly cryptid-inspired) tarot cards. A whole set of dark samplers called Gothic murder family. And a section called potted cross stitch, with little designs like mushrooms, plants and pumpkins you can stitch up and “plant” in tiny pots.

There’s so much fun stuff you really just need to stop reading this and go visit Murder Puffin on Etsy. I hope you find it as delightful as I do!

[Photo: Murder Puffin]

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