• Cross Stitch

    The Plot Stitchens

    Book Barrow by Nathnolu was stitched on Zweigart 18 ct Rustico, and if there was ever a fabric made for a snug little woodland burrow, this is it. The rustic texture gives the whole piece that “I’ve lived here for years and yes, I absolutely have a secret bookshelf” kind of charm. Can we take a moment for this little badger, though? Tiny chair. Tiny books. Tiny burrow. Living his best introverted life without a single email, notification or unexpected visitor. Honestly… goals. I like to imagine he’s halfway through a murder mystery, blissfully unaware that I’m the one usually…

  • Cross Stitch

    Five Colours, One Xeno

    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…