• Cross stitched Alien from the movies
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    Five Colours, One Xeno

    8 February, 2026 - By 

    Sometimes you just need a project that is equal parts satisfying and slightly unhinged, and this one delivered perfectly. I stitched this iconic space creature using a pattern from NightSkyStudioDee (Etsy) and honestly, I loved every tiny, slightly ominous stitch. I worked this piece on 16ct DMC fabric, which gave me just enough detail to make the design pop without turning it into an eye-straining marathon. The best part? The whole piece uses only 5 DMC thread colours. Five. That’s basically a capsule wardrobe, but for horror icons. It kept the stitching super focused and let the shading do all…

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    Witch Frog

    25 November, 2025 - By 

    Sometimes a project comes full circle… and sometimes it hops right back into your lap demanding a glow-up. This tiny witch frog from MaxStitchesArt on Etsy was actually the very first cross stitch pattern I ever stitched. So yes, this is a restitch, and yes, she’s back and cuter than ever. The design features a little frog rocking a purple witch hat, looking like she’s about to cast a chaotic but adorable spell. I stitched her on 16ct black aida, and those greens and purples hit so much harder this time. Black fabric may test your patience, but it also…