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Time for a Little Coffee Cross Stitch

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coffee cross stitch coasterThis Coffee Time cross stitch pattern from Sometimes Crafter is really cute, and could be used in a lot of different ways, from stitching on a towel to adding to a coaster.

What I find really interesting is they way she finished the project by pulling away the threads of the cross-stitch fabric so it looks like she stitched directly on fabric, but with a much neater result than likely would happen stitching directly onto fabric that didn’t have squares to build on.

Check out her post for the full technique and let me know what you think. It’s really pretty, but a little scary, too!

[Photo: Sometimes Crafter.]

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Designer Spotlight: And Wabi Sabi

The two largest categories in And Wabi Sabi’s online shop are funny and relatable quotes and whimsical animals, which I think tells you about all you need to know as to whether this cross stitch designer is for you. But if those things sound like things you want to stitch, let’s take a closer look. 

The quotes section includes a lot of things we see presented in cross stitch regularly (like “but did you die” or “have a nice poop”) with some twists like “live laugh leave by nine” and “this home is built on love and profanity.” If you like your stitching with a classic look but a snarky tone, this is a section you’ll want to scroll through. 

Likewise whimsical animals gives us silly geese, funny dogs, adorable jungle animals and an otter in a teacup. Because why not? (There’s also a frog, bunny and a dog in teacups if you’d rather.)

This design uses 12 colors and is 47 by 53 stitches. On 14 count fabric it measures 3.07 by 3.5 inches, or 7.8 by 8.89 cm. It’s rated for beginners but it does use back stitch in addition to whole cross stitches. 

There are also holiday patterns, for Christmas and Halloween, which tend to the cute side, such as a ghost in a pastel pumpkin patch of a smiling Christmas pudding. 

Another big category is nature and cottagecore, where you’ll find a monstera, some puffy whit clouds, a rainbow and a bunch of floral designs, to name a few. The food and drinks section includes cute fruits and other foods, as well as kawaii food and drink labeled as for emotional support, such as the emotional support pickle. 

You’ll also find a miscellany of some cute Korean designs, household items, whimsical cityscapes and more. Pattern bundles cover strawberries, animals in bathtubs or teacups, emotional support foods and snarky office humor. There’s also a handful of customizable patterns for wedding announcements. 

Check out all the cuteness at And Wabi Sabi on Etsy. 

[Photo: And Wabi Sabi]