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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Good day everyone as its nearly lunch time for me Ive been up and out already so time to do a bit of housework before getting settled with the cross stitch Also this is why I shouldn't be left unsupervised for long

A photo showing a cross stitch magazine "cross stitch favourites" hobbies edition three new skeins of thread DMC 310 3032 3854 a new pack of 18 count cream aida fabric and a new pair of scissors

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Where has this year gone!!! Hello everyone you may call me Hades or Grey, I am in my 30's and from the UK 🇬🇧 #promosky I am a:- 🪡 Cross Stitcher 🎶 Folk/ Metal/ Anime Listener 🎮 Starsand Island on PS5 plPlayer 📖 Saxon Chronicles Reader 📺 Ghost Stories Watcher 🍺 Monster/ Pepsi Drinker

A photo of CelticHades in a red hoody the face obscured with a rather large sharing dessert of chocolate sauce ice-cream cream and chocolate flakes on s wooden round table

A photo of a cross stitch key ring charm showing the character Gurgi from the Disney film The Black Cauldron sat on a green floral pillow

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good evening trouble makers hope you are all behaving yourselves 😆 Anyway I didn't post an update yesterday and its getting rather late already but here is the last two days of progress for you all to enjoy #cross-stitch #xstitch #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #FinalFantasy #embroidery

A photo of a current cross stitch in progress it is a Chocobo from Final Fantasy being stitched on 18 count cream aida fabric

It shows a bird like creature with yellow plumage and a orange beak with browns used for the outline

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Progress slowed yesterday due to a sudden coughing fit and then a subsequent issue that left me feeling sorry for myself However we are now adding the Chocobo signature colour #crossstitch #crafting #embroidery #wip #xstitch #needlework #FinalFantasy

A photo of a current cross stitch in progress on cream 18 count aida fabric with an outline of a Chocobo from the Final Fantasy game series

Current threads used are DMC 3857 938 3078 3855 & 743 these are tones of browns and yellows

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Afternoon everyone (yeah I've still got my customer service hat on) The progression continues at a very good pace another 300 stitches done yesterday As correctly guessed its a Chocobo thats being stitched but what kind I wonder 😆 #cross-stitch #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #FinalFantasy

A photo of a current cross stitch in progress on cream 18 count aida fabric using 2 strands of thread going over 1

It shows the outline of a Final Fantasy Chocobo in an outfit

The current threads used so far are DMC 3857 & 938

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Good Morning folks I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend so far We are starting today with over 300 stitches already completed its nice switching back to fabric Any guesses what it is?? #cross-stitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crafting #crossstitch #xstitch #needlework #embroidery #wip

A photo of an undisclosed cross stitch in progress

It is being stitched on 18 count cream aida fabric the project is using 2 strands of thread going over 1 and in the colour of DMC 938

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

And so we start the next cross stitch project I really must be a glutton for punishment this time no plastic canvas The only thing is I've an injury from cardboard on my middle finger and I've already caught it several times with the needle #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crafting

A photo of cream 18 count aida fabric with a bobbin of DMC 938 thread (which is a brown colour) a needle sticking into the bobbin

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I honestly can not believe how lucky me and the other half have been out of 14 mystery boxes for shrek lego minifigures we have found all 12 with just 2 doubles Okay so we have Pinocchio 3 times which also means we have 6 blind mice XD but we actually have a full set of minifigures 😆

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Shrek's Gingerbread Man Jumps for Joy

Alt: Shrek's Gingerbread Man Jumps for Joy in grass and red flowers

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is one of 16 flowers within a pattern of different kinds if you want to stitch this yourself you can find it on etsy by ONESEO I also want to admit that I hate how much the blue works in this piece 😆 #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #xstitch #stitchsky

A photo of a completed cross stitch using plastic canvas instead of fabric

Its a Poppy using various tones of reds oranges and blues using DMC threads in 3 strands

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Morning all its my day off today so before I continue I shall share last night's progress so far I am upto 685 stitches done Sometimes the bright colours make the stitching a little more enjoyable #crossstich #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crafting #embroidery #wip

A photo of a cross stitch in progress showing a red flower

The project is on 14ct plastic aida using 3 strands of DMC threads the colour codes used so far are DMC 321 666 741 902 970

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As promised last night I've finished work so before starting the next colour here is a progress picture of my new cross stitch WIP So far I've used DMC 902 & 741 on this plastic aida #cross-stitch #WIP #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #stitchsky #fiberarts

A photo of a work in progress cross stitch project on plastic 14ct canvas using 3 strands of thread in the DMC colour codes of 902 & 741

A green floral pattern pillow in the background of the photo

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ive done just over 300 stitches today between food prep and housework I'll post a photo tomorrow after work and before I continue stitching As for the rest of my evening its back to watching "ghost stories"

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Lol Cat Laughing

Alt: Lol Cat Laughing

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm stitcking with the plastic aida kick and doing another cross stitch with it 😆 guess I'm a glutton for punishment **cue Here I Go Again by Whitesnake playing in the background** Any guesses with this 26 stitch start #crossstitch #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #embroidery #wip

Photo of a new cross stitch work in progress using plastic canvas aida 14 count with stitches being made with 3 strands of thread in the DMC 902 colour

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

QTP with 10 games to get to know you 🎮 #promosky #gamesky 🧶 Age of Empires 🧵 Assassins Creed IV 🧶 Dragons Dogma Dark Arisen 🧵 Erica 🧶 Final Fantasy IX 🧵 Harvest Moon: Its a Wonderful Life 🧶 Life is Strange 🧵 Skyrim 🧶 SunnySide 🧵 Warcraft: Orc & Humans There are many that I could have picked

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hades will trade his munchings and crunchings for this newly finished Gurgi keyring Unfortunately Gurgi did suffer some smackings and whackings on his poor, tender head because I broke my needle sewing him together #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crossstitch #crafting #needlework

A purple self healing craft mat with a newly finished cross stitch of Gurgi from the Black Cauldron

A small red bead hides the thread connecting the cross stitch to the keyring

The pattern used was part of disney princess piece that used to be on etsy StitchesLoversShop but no longer listed

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I know I missed sharing this project on WIP Wednesday but I was tired last night Anyway we have finished all the stitches all thats left now is to cut out and stitch together and we'll have a finished Gurgi #crossstitch #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #embroidery ##needlework

A finish cross stitch on 14ct plastic canvas of the character Gurgi from The Black Cauldron facing two directions one on a green pillow

The colour threads are DMC 310 435 436 950 & Blanc in 3 strands

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I feel like I am making great progress with this current WIP and I hope to make more tonight I've got my anime playlist playing in the background as I continue stitching Gurgi #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crossstitch #crafting #embroidery

14ct Plastic canvas with a current cross stitch work in progress of the character Gurgi from the Black Cauldron

One of them is facing right the other facing left so they can be sewn together later on

The threads used are DMC 310 435 436 & 950

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I probably should sleep since its now well past half 1 in the morning but for some reason I just can't fall asleep which means I will no doubt crash out during the day later =/

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Well thats one Gurgi with all but the white to fill in ((I always leave the white till last to keep it as clean as possible)) Started the outline for the second one #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #wip

14ct plastic canvas with a current cross stitch project of the Black Cauldron character Gurgi

The threads are DMC 310 435 436 & 950

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Morning all I spent yesterday switching between housework & stitching. Putting Black Cauldron on wasnt the best choice I made for progression either as I spent the whole time watching it As correctly guessed we have a Gurgi being stitched #cross-stitch #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #crossstitch

14 count plastic canvas cross stitch of Gurgi from Black Cauldron

The threads are DMC 310, 435, 436 & 950

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Making really good progress with this one I dont often use the plastic canvas for cross stitch but its nice to switch it up The outline is done just the colours to add...any guesses who or what I'm currently stitching?? #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts

14 count Plastic canvas with DMC 310 thread stitched in an outline of a currently unknown character

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Managed to get a lot done last night while watching the delightful stream of amythehobbitplays playing Date Everything Anyway any guesses as to what I could be stitching?? #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #crossstitching #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts

14 count plastic canvas with stitches of DMC 310
Its shape is currently depicting something of an unknown project

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

So I've finally decided on what I'd like to stitch next I'm not going to let how tired I leave work stop me from cross stitching It is too soon to be able to guess but let's see what people think as we go #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #wipwednesday #xstitch #stitchsky

14 count plastic canvas with a few stitches of DMC 310 thread using 3 strands

((3 strands is my personal go to choice for this kind of project))

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

So this morning I go to work to find the warehouse 10 times worst than how I left it Friday Finan's exhaustion in this GIF is the same level I feel right now seeing the warehouse as it is Its also giving me flashbacks to last year's stock levels 😢 😭

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Uhtred & Finan: Last Kingdom Friendship

Alt: Uhtred & Finan Last Kingdom Friendship

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Let's share a little about myself #promosky You may call me Hades or Grey, I am in my 30's and I work in Retail from the UK 🇬🇧 🪡 Cross Stitcher 🎮 PS5 gamer 🎶 Rock/Metal/Viking 📽 Anime/History/Comedy 📚 Manga/Historical fiction 🪎 Funko collector 👓 Short sighted Likes, Comments or Reposts welcome

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

So me and the other half went to Windsor Castle with my parents today... the highlight of the day wasn't anything to do with the castle it was getting this photo of my left hand

A photo of a dragonfly hoovering over my left hand with trees in the background taken by my other half

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

So today marks the full switch to Christmas in retail and I'm not happy It means I'll be working harder at work and probably get a lot colder too when the temperature decides to drop 🙃 So much for starting new cross stitch when it cooled off 🙄

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Oh for the love of ... ... thats it can we call time out on 2026!! Seriously why must we lose yet another legend of Stage and Screen Tim Curry will always be one of my favourites but please for the love of all that is good, 2026 chill the freak out

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The Lord of Darkness played by Tim Curry from the 1985 film Legend

Alt: The Lord of Darkness played by Tim Curry from the 1985 film Legend

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Since playing Harvest Moon Its A Wonderful Life on game cube I've always had a soft spot for cozy farm games so after sinking some time into Blackflag its time to try out Starsand Island I've been waiting patiently for this for a while so let's see how it goes

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Well I got to leave 3.5 hours early which I can't moan to much about but can't sleep because I need to go back to help open So I am watching very old episodes of The Bill which has already amazed me with some of the cameos and today is no different as bloody Gollum is in it ...... again XD

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Gollum's Precious Ring from Lord of the Rings

Alt: Gollum's Precious Ring from Lord of the Rings

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The downside to doing nightshifts no ones up to chat to while on break XD However on a plus side I did atleast remember to download some Films and TV series from Netflix to my tablet so I dont need the Internet to watch

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Muppets Long John Silver Treasure Island

Alt: Muppets Treasure Island Polly the lobster sat behind Long John Silver aka Tim Curry

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

That feeling when you want to cross stitch something have loads of pre-made kits, a folder full of patterns and a multitude of places to buy or source new patterns and still don't know what to stitch 😅😅 #crossstitch

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Megumi Tadokoro Scared in Food Wars

Alt: Megumi Tadokoro Scared in Food Wars

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Some more pictures I've taken while messing around on Blackflag its probably the only time I've had more fun since the original game release #AssassinsCreedBlackFlagResynced

A grey scale photo of two dolphins and a whale jumping out of the water from the game Assassins Creed Blackflag resynced

Edward Kenway sat on a chair with Anne Bonny in the captains cabin of the Jackdaw from Assassins Creed Blackflag resynced

Photo showing Edward Kenway at the helm of the Jackdaw with Anne Bonny next to him, Lucy behind them both and a random crewman at the swivel cannon chasing two ships through small islands from Assassins Creed Blackflag resynced

Various ships leaving the small harbour area of Great Inagua in the dark from Assassins Creed Blackflag resynced

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I have been enjoying Blackflag I honestly forgot just how much I loved playing it on my 360 here's a few photos I've snapped while playing ((with the age of the game its hard not to share spoilers))

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

First day back to work yesterday and the atmosphere has been changed dramatically and not for the best either... it is understandable considering what happened over the weekend

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Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred Looks Away

Alt: Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred Looks Away

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So yesterday was mine and my partner's 14th year together ((one of us deserves a medal by now 😆)) we spent the day out and about one of our local areas enjoying the good weather However I did come back with a new friend I think I want to call him Mako

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

With the closing on the shops shutter I can now safely say I am now on Annual Leave time to go pirating 😆

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Jump Ship - Assassin'S Creed Iv: Black Flag

Alt: Jump Ship - Assassin'S Creed Iv: Black Flag

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Morning all I get to go melt at work this morning but to those of you who will be raising the black flag today say hi to the Edward's for me I'll have to say my hello's when I finish

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Edward Kenway Yaelow

Alt: Edward Kenway slow walking forward before drawing swords

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Well my weekend is going to be very busy indeed it'll start of with being a pirate of the golden age of piracy then followed swiftly by being someone whos trapped in a death game Blackflag and Echos of Aincrad. Fingers crossed that this will end up being so much fun 😁

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Anime Character with Glowing Sword

Alt: Kirito from SAO using a sword skill

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Tough choice for me do I buy Assassins Creed Black Flag, or do I buy SAO Echoes of Aincrad ((yeah, I'm an SAO fan 😆)) because it's literally a day's difference for release dates At least Fable isn't till next year, so I can put money aside for that one 😆

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Had to get a photo of all 3 in the hoops together. Remember, it's 25ct fabric 1 over 1 They're not fully finished yet because I still want to get them just right before putting a back on them #crossstitch #crafting #needlework #embroidery #pokemon #crossstitching #xstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts

A photo of 3 finished cross stitches of 1st generation starter pokemon and their evolutions in wooden embroidery hoops on a wooden tile floor

Each one is 25ct white/cream aida fabric 1 stitch is over 1 using a single thread

Starting at the top, we have Venusaur Bulbasaur and Ivysaur followed by Blastoise Wartortle and Squirtle and finally Charizard Charmeleon and Charmander

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

It has now definitely become a more normal and sensible temperature I've just checked on my other half to find they've made Tilly Tom and Tiny on Tomodachi Life That's right they have made the Tots from Tots TV I am unsure whether to proud I recognised them or disturbed that they made them 😆

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Well that wasnt how I planned my day off without my other half home ... I had planned to just rest, play some games and do some easy home jobs but oh no I had to go get a new phone

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Kirito Peeks in Sword Art Online

Alt: Kirito Peeks in Sword Art Online

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It's slowly getting better weather wise but still way too hot On another note to anyone who sees my posts follower and no followers alike whatever is going on in your life, I send you a virtual hug ((using this Rurouni Kenshin hug gif)) Stay safe

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Kenshin Himura & Kaoru's Sad Hug in Rurouni Kenshin

Alt: Kenshin Himura & Kaoru's Sad Hug in Rurouni Kenshin

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

So the town near me records the highest UK temperature yesterday I walk only 20 minutes to teaco ((there and back again)) and I come back sweating more than I did at work earlier And the temp isn't going below 20° all night AGAIN. Guess I'll be watching anime till the early hours of the morning

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

And we are back to not cross stitching because I hate sweaty hands while doing it ((especially when stitching with white)) I'm so glad I managed to finish the Charmander Evolutions the other week

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's morning after a stock take at work. Fortunately, we didn't leave late at all last night, but annoyingly nothing can be done until all reports are done, so cue the longest waste of 6 hours

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Finan and Uhtred Bromance - The Last Kingdom

Alt: Finan and Uhtred Bromance - The Last Kingdom

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CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Saving the best till last, we have the Charmander Evolutions completed and joining Bulbasaur and Squirtle. All 3 will be hooped finished when I have the time This pattern is once again CatConfetti on etsy if you also wish to try #crossstitch #pokemon #embroidery #fiberarts #xstitch

A photo of a completed pokemon cross stitch showing Charmander and its evolutions.

The project consists of various tones of oranges and reds to create each pokemon with yellows and browns for their belly's and flames and teal for charizards wings

It has been stitched 1 over 1 on 25ct cream fabric it's held in a wooden embroidery hoop and sat on a grey pillow in the background

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