• Cross Stitch

    Fur Real, I’m Booked!

    2 November, 2026 - By 

    Some people collect bookmarks. Some people buy bookmarks. And then there are people like me, who look at a perfectly good bookmark and think: “You know what this needs? Several thousand tiny crosses.” I recently stitched up the adorable Vervaco bookmark (PN-0128595), featuring a cute little fox tucked away in a bookshelf, enjoying a good read. Honestly, relatable. Give me a pile of books, a quiet corner and absolutely no responsibilities, and I’ll happily disappear for several hours too. Now, let’s address the fabric situation. I used 18-count black Aida. Because apparently, I have a type, and that type is…

  • Hammerhead shark by Carla Creatief
    Card making

    Bite Me… It’s Your Birthday

    5 August, 2026 - By 

    Let’s be honest. I love sharks. My husband married me knowing full well what he was signing up for, so when his birthday rolled around… he never really had a choice. A shark card was inevitable. This hammerhead from Carla Creatief was simply too perfect to resist, especially paired with the sentiment “Nailed it.” Peak dad joke energy? Maybe. Peak me energy? Absolutely. The background is built with layers of dark blue Distress Oxides, bright sunshine rays, and an entirely reasonable amount of sparkly splatters. (My definition of “reasonable” may differ from the rest of society, but that’s a them…

  • Nathnolus' Book Burrow pattern all stitched up by Stefanie
    Cross Stitch

    The Plot Stitchens

    25 July, 2026 - By 

    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…

  • Stinkin cute Lawn Fawn baby card
    Card making

    Stinkin’ cute

    4 April, 2026 - By 

    Some cards whisper “aww”… this one absolutely stinks of cute 🦨💚 So obviously, I leaned all the way into the skunk-tastic chaos for my neighbor’s new tiny stinkbean. Because if you’re not making a slightly unhinged, pun-loaded forest scene for a baby skunk… what are you even doing? The background? Layers of green distress inks doing their leafy little dance, topped with texture paste through a forest stencil. It’s giving “enchanted woodland” but also “someone definitely lives here and they might steal your snacks.” Perfect. Front and center: two skunks hugging like the proudest, most stinkin’ adorable parents on the…

  • Cross stitched Alien from the movies
    Cross Stitch

    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…