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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Switched gears 🦌✨ The antler can wait—chest stitches are officially underway! Finally tackling the neon chaos at the bottom, and it’s already exploding with colour. From regal face to disco chest, this deer is turning into a stitched masterpiece. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #wipwednesday

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The face, neck, and one antler are stitched. The chest area now has the first stitched sections, with bright colours beginning to cover the neon printed guide.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I would use single threads from 22 count aida, or from 25 count evenweave fabrics.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Face finished, neck nearly stitched, and just one antler fully done 🦌✨ The other antler is still neon chaos, glaring at me like “when’s my turn?” Slowly but surely he’s transforming from floating head to full stitched stag. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitchprogress #crossstitch #skystitch #fibreart

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The face is fully stitched, the neck is almost complete, and one antler is stitched with baubles and shading while the other antler still shows mostly the neon printed guide. The chest area remains unstiched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The face is DONE 🦌✨ He’s stitched, shaded, and officially staring me down every time I pick up the needle. Antlers loaded with baubles, lanterns glowing, and the chest waiting its turn. From neon chaos to a very real, very judgy deer—progress unlocked! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #needlecraft

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The face is now fully stitched with detailed eyes, nose, and shading, giving the deer a lifelike expression. Lanterns and baubles hang from the antlers, and the chest area shows bright stitching alongside sections of the printed guide.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Face is so close to done 🦌✨ Just a few stitches left before he’s fully staring me down every time I pick up the needle. Lanterns are glowing, antlers loaded, and the chest is still waiting its turn. Nearly time to call the face finished! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitchprogress #crossstitch #wip

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The face is nearly complete, with eyes, nose, and shading stitched in, only a few patches left to finish. Lanterns and baubles hang from the antlers, while the chest area still shows the neon printed guide with some stitching started.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Face is almost done 🦌✨ He’s gone from neon chaos to a very real deer giving me side-eye while I stitch. Just a few patches left and then I’ll have to face (pun intended) the almost untouched chest section. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitchprogress #crossstitch #needlecraft #fibreart #wip #skystitcher

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The deer’s face is almost completely stitched, with eyes, nose, and shading in place, though a few sections are unfinished. Below, the chest area still shows mostly the printed neon guide with only some stitching started.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

shading stitched in, but he’s definitely glaring at me for ignoring him. Chest is still all neon guide—haven’t even started that chaos yet. One slow stitch at a time, we’ll get there! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitchprogress #crossstitch #embroidery #wip #fibreart #handmade #skystitch #needlecraft

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with lanterns and baubles hanging from its antlers. The deer’s face is partly stitched with shading and details starting to come through, but it is not finished. The chest area shows only the bright stamped guide with no stitches yet.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Face is filling in but not quite done 🦌✨ He’s staring at me with half-stitched side-eye while I’ve shifted the frame down to open up more of the pattern. New space = new chaos to tame, and I’m ready to swap more neon print for real stitches! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #wipwednesday #fibreart

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with antlers decorated in lanterns and baubles. The deer’s face is largely stitched but still incomplete, with more work needed on the muzzle and lower areas. The frame has been shifted down, revealing more of the unstitched lower section with printed neon guide.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The deer has levelled up 👑🦌 Face shaded, eyes sharper, antlers filling in, and now he’s rocking a stitched crown like the regal forest king he is. Still a lot of neon guide left to tackle, but he’s already giving serious main-character energy. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #wip #needlecraft

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The deer’s face is much more complete, with eyes, nose, and shading stitched in. The antlers are filling in with brown stitches, and a jeweled crown motif above the head is taking shape.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Thanks and I wish I could take credit. Just simply following the pattern ♥️

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Deer’s face is finally taking shape 🦌✨ More shading, sharper eyes, and antlers filling out nicely. He’s looking less like a neon illusion and more like a very regal, slightly judgy reindeer. Still plenty of fabric to conquer, but progress is glowing! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #handmade #wip

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with decorated antlers. The deer’s face is more filled in with brown and shading, antlers are stitched in darker tones, and colourful baubles hang from them. Much of the background still shows the neon printed guide.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

My deer finally has a proper face 🦌✨ Eyes watching, nose stitched, lanterns glowing like he’s ready to host a festival. Antlers are filling in too, so he’s looking far less like neon chaos and far more like the stitched diva he’s meant to be. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #wip #fibreart #homemade

Stamped cross stitch of a colourful deer with antlers decorated in baubles and lanterns. The golden lanterns are almost complete, and the deer’s face is much more stitched, showing eyes, nose, and shading. Antlers are filling in with colour and detail

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Thank you, my first stamped piece, normally go for counted, it is easier but still slow progress ☺️

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Thanks, it’s slow going but getting there 😁

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

The deer finally has eyes 👀🦌 and honestly, he looks like he’s judging my stitch speed. Lanterns are glowing brighter, antlers loaded with baubles, and his face is taking shape stitch by stitch. Neon illusion is fading, real deer emerging. #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch #needlecraft #wip #crafts

Stamped cross stitch of a colourful deer with large antlers decorated with baubles and lanterns. Both lanterns are filling in with detail, and the deer’s face now has stitched eyes, nose, and shading, while other areas still show the neon printed guide.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Lanterns glowing, baubles sparkling, antlers filling in 🦌✨ The deer’s face? Still a work-in-progress patchwork of neon guide + scattered stitches. From afar he looks almost ready for a festival, but up close it’s clear there’s a long road (and many threads) ahead! #stampedcrossstitch #crossstitch

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with antlers decorated with lanterns and baubles. The golden lantern is nearly complete, the orange-and-blue lantern is filling in, and part of the deer’s face has stitches but plenty of the neon guide still shows.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Lantern festival in full swing 🦌✨ The big golden one is stitched, the orange-and-blue one is glowing, and my deer looks ready to host his own light show. Slowly replacing neon print with thread magic—one twinkly ornament at a time. #crossstitch #stampedcrossstitch #wip #needlecraft #handmade #craft

Angled view of a stamped cross stitch project on a frame. A colourful deer’s head with antlers decorated in baubles and lanterns. The top golden lantern is nearly complete, and the orange-and-blue lantern below is filling in. The fabric grid is clearly visible.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Lanterns everywhere! ✨🪡 The top golden one is nearly done and the orange-and-blue beauty below is filling in fast. Even the baubles are glowing now.My stamped cross stitch deer is finally trading his neon guide for real stitches, one shiny ornament at a time! #crossstitch #needlecraft #wip #fibreart

Stamped cross stitch of a colourful deer with decorated antlers. The golden lantern above is nearly complete, and the orange-and-blue lantern below has filled in more detail. Several baubles on the antlers are now fully stitched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Golden lantern glowing brighter ✨🪡 Even poked at the green one below—slowly swapping neon print for real stitches. My deer’s still half illusion, half reality, but he’s definitely shining more than last week! #crossstitch #wip #handmade #crafting #needlecraft #fibreart #septemberstitches #canvas

Stamped cross stitch in progress showing a deer’s head with antlers hung with baubles and lanterns. The golden lantern is more complete, with brighter stitches added. A green lantern below has started to take shape. The fabric is stretched on a frame.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Lantern drama resolved 🪡✨ After frogging, the big golden lantern is almost stitched and glowing properly. Deer is still giving me side-eye for the chaos, but we’re back on track. Progress may be slow, but at least it’s shining bright again! #crossstitch #stampedcrossstitch #wip #fibreart #handmade

Stamped cross stitch in progress showing a deer’s head and antlers decorated with colourful baubles and lanterns. The golden lantern on the left is now mostly stitched, with more detail filled in on the antlers. The project is stretched on a frame with a parked needle at the top right

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Not much stitched yesterday 🪡🦌 Mixed up my colours and had to frog a whole section (the deer was not impressed). Back to bare fabric in spots, but at least the lanterns are glowing! Stamped cross stitch illusions strike again—slow progress still counts! #crossstitch #frogging #wip #stitchylife

Close-up of a stamped cross stitch deer’s antlers decorated with lanterns and baubles. Some sections are stitched, while other areas still show the bright stamped guide. A patch has been unpicked after colours got mixed up.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Back to my stamped cross stitch deer after a year 🦌✨ The neon isn’t thread—it’s the printed guide, which makes him look finished from afar. Up close? Still plenty left to stitch. Time to turn this glowing illusion into the real thing! #crossstitch #stampedcrossstitch #wip #stitchersky #handmade

Stamped cross stitch of a deer with bauble-covered antlers. Neon printed colours show the stitch guide, with some stitched areas done. Fabric is stretched on a frame.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Update on the leftover thread experiment, now officially called Candy Columns. Bright stripes of stitch marching down the side like sweet shop shelves—random chaos but looking oddly organised. Who knew stash-busting could look this tasty? 🍭🪡✨ #crossstitch #stitchystash #wip #leftoverthreads #crafts

Aida cloth stretched on a frame with neat vertical stripes of cross stitch running down the left side. The stripes are stitched in leftover threads, creating a rainbow-like mix of pinks, oranges, greens, blues, and yellows, resembling a row of colourful candy sticks.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

✨Ta-da!✨ Pink polka-dot wellies in full bloom 🌷🌸 What started as puddle stompers are now a garden planter bursting with orange & yellow tulips, plus flowers and grass all around. Such a cheerful finish—rainy days meet summer sunshine! Glow up inbound #CrossStitch #Needlework #Finished #fibreart

A completed cross-stitch piece on white Aida cloth showing a bright pink polka-dot wellington boot used as a planter. The boot is stitched in pink and red shades with white dots, standing on golden-brown ground with tufts of green grass and pink flowers on either side. From the boot sprout tall green stems topped with vibrant tulips in shades of orange and yellow.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

It is a gorgeous pink, the photos don’t do it justice 🥰

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The wellies are blooming! 🌸🌱 Bright orange flowers now spill from the tops of my pink polka-dot boots, with blossoms and grass stitched around the sides. Just a few stitches to go before this cheerful garden scene is complete. #CrossStitch #Needlework #WIP #ukstitchers #fibrearts #canvasart #garden

Cross-stitch work in progress on white Aida cloth showing a pair of pink polka-dot wellington boots. Both boots are stitched in shades of pink and red with white spots, standing on a golden-brown ground with tufts of green grass and pink flowers at the sides. From the top of the boots, tall green stems rise, now crowned with bright orange-red flowers. The piece is almost finished, with just a few details left to stitch.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Almost there! 🌸🌱 My pink polka-dot wellies now have green shoots bursting from the top and flowers blooming all around. Just a few more stitches and this sunny garden scene will be complete. #CrossStitch #Needlework #WIP #fibrearts #stitch #needlecrafts

Cross-stitch work in progress on white Aida cloth showing a pair of pink polka-dot wellington boots. The boots are stitched in shades of pink and red with white spots, standing on golden-brown ground. Bright green shoots grow from the tops, and pink flowers with yellow centres bloom on either side. Some small areas of the design remain unstitched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The wellies are in bloom! 🌱🌸 Both pink polka-dot boots are stitched in, each sprouting tall green shoots. Still plenty of stitches to go, but I love how this scene is already bursting with summer garden energy. #CrossStitch #Needlework #WIP #floral #gardenvibes #embroidery #fibrearts

Cross-stitch work in progress on white Aida cloth showing two pink polka-dot wellington boots side-by-side, stitched in shades of pink and red with small white spots. Both boots stand on a golden-brown patch of ground with tufts of bright green grass around them. Tall green shoots are growing from the tops of both boots. Some areas of the design are still unstitched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

It’s been 30°C outside, and here I am stitching rain boots. 🌸🌧 These pink polka-dot wellies are planted on grassy ground, just waiting for cooler days and puddles to splash in. Until then, they’ll just have to imagine the rain! #CrossStitch #Needlework #WIP #fibrearts #needleandthread #embroidery

A cross-stitch work in progress on white Aida cloth showing a pair of pink polka-dot wellington boots. The boots are stitched in shades of pink and red with small white spots, standing on a golden-brown patch of ground with tufts of bright green grass. The background is still unstitched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Yeah it’s just a laying tool I found mine on Amazon

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Pink polka-dot wellies on the hoop! 🌸🌧 Working 3 strands over 11-count Aida is a challenge—thank goodness for my trusty laying tool to keep things neat. Loving how the shades of pink pop against those tiny white dots. #CrossStitch #NeedleworkJoy #CraftingRainboots #wip #needleandthread #fibrearts

Close-up of a cross-stitch piece on white 11-count Aida cloth showing a nearly completed design of a pink wellington boot with small white polka dots. The boot is stitched in varying shades of pink and red, with crisp stitches achieved using three strands of floss and a laying tool.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Ugh! Working ☹️ but normal cross stitch service resumes after dinner this evening

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

A new stitch journey begins! 🌸 Three strands over 11-count Aida, letting these joyful pinks lay the foundation. Above, a rainbow of red, yellow, orange & green waits its turn. Every stitch feels like a tiny spark of colour magic in the making. #CrossStitch #NeedleworkLove #CraftJoy #fibrearts

Close-up of an in-progress cross-stitch piece on white 11-count Aida cloth. The stitched area is in vibrant shades of pink, worked with three strands of floss. The unfinished design shows neat X-shaped stitches with small unstitched gaps for future details. Above the hoop, skeins of bright embroidery threads in red, yellow, orange, and green add a pop of colour and hint at what’s to come.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Awesome! Loved stitching this one

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Thank you! I’m not sure, I might make one big piece out of it, I’m gonna see what my subscriptions bring

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

She’s done! ✨ All stitched up and ready for a good clean, press, and her final glow-up. The colours hit just right, the lines are tight, and I’m obsessed with how this one turned out. She’s a keeper 🧵💖 #CrossStitch #Finishedproject #CraftJoy #NeedleworkWin #StitchComplete #fibreart #needlework

A completed cross-stitch design in a pink hoop, stitched on white aida fabric. The piece features bold black text, three vertical symbolic panels, and detailed borders with stars, moons, and geometric shapes in pink and olive green. The stitching is crisp and fully finished, ready to be cleaned and framed.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

So close I can taste the backstitch! 🧵 One little corner left and this beauty is DONE. The colours are still holding their own, and I haven’t even rage-frogged once today. Small wins. Big vibes. #CrossStitch #WIP #StitchyProgress #CraftJoy #FinishingEnergy #Tarot #needlecraft #threadmagic

A nearly finished cross-stitch design framed in a pink embroidery hoop. The design includes bold black text, three vertical panels with symbolic imagery, and decorative elements like stars, moons, and diamonds in pink and olive. Only a small unstitched area remains at the top center.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Getting there with this one and it’s looking fab 🧵✨ “TAROT READING • LOVE • FATE • FORTUNE” is nearly all stitched up—colours still slapping, details popping, and the top bit’s finally filling in. Just a little left to go! #CrossStitch #WIP #CraftingJoy #Needlework #StitchLife #tarot #fibrearts

Cross-stitch project in a pink embroidery hoop on white aida fabric. The design reads “TAROT READING” above three stitched panels with symbolic imagery, followed by “LOVE – FATE – FORTUNE” below. Surrounded by pink moons, olive stars, and geometric details, the piece is nearly finished, with just a small section remaining.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Not got as much done as I’d hoped, but still made a little dent 🧵✨ The vibe is very “slow progress but cute colours” and honestly, that’s good enough today. Still loving the details in this one—even half-stitched it’s a mood. #CrossStitch #WIP #StitchLife #CraftingFeel #fibrearts #needlepoint

In-progress cross-stitch on white aida fabric in a pink embroidery hoop. The design features bold black text reading “TAROT READING” above three symbolic panels. Below, the phrase “LOVE – FATE – FORTUNE” is framed by small pink moons, olive stars, and decorative accents. Some sections, including parts of letters, are still unstitched.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Not finished, but definitely getting somewhere 🧵✨ Loving how this is coming together—even if I’m now deeply bonded to every one of these stitches. The colours are fab, the letters pop, and I haven’t rage-quit once. Yet. #CrossStitch #WIP #CraftJoy #StitchyProgress #fibrearts #needlecraft #tarot

Cross-stitch project in a hoop, about halfway or more completed. The word “READING” is stitched in bold black above three vertical decorative panels. Below, the phrase “LOVE – FATE – FORTUNE” is framed by small stars, moons, and abstract motifs in pink, olive, and black thread. Some sections are still unfinished.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Not done yet but absolutely flying through this one 🧵✨ Bold symbols, dreamy moons, and the perfect “LOVE–FATE–FORTUNE” vibe. The colours are slapping, the stitches are sharp—this design’s got me in a trance 💖🌙 #CrossStitch #WIP #StitchMagic #NeedleworkWitchery #CraftOn #canvasart #needlecraft

Partially finished cross-stitch on white aida fabric framed in a hoop. The design features the word “READING” above three vertical motifs, followed by the words “LOVE – FATE – FORTUNE” below. The design is bordered with stars, moons, and abstract patterns in black, pink, and olive green thread.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Got a fair bit stitched today and it’s finally taking shape 🧵 That bold “READING” header is doing the most and these mystical little motifs underneath? Love. Moons, hearts, crosses—it’s got mystery, it’s got vibes. Still a way to go but I’m deep in the zone ✨ #CrossStitch #WIP #CraftMagic #fibreart

Partially completed cross-stitch on white aida fabric, featuring the word “READING” in bold black letters above three vertical rectangle designs with hearts, crosses, and colorful abstract shapes in pink, brown, and black. The right side shows a column with a crescent moon and stars. The design is framed in a wooden embroidery hoop.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Didn’t get as much done as planned—spent the evening at the vets with poor Buster Bunny 💔🐰 Now playing nurse and sneaking in stitches when I can. Colours still popping though! #WIP #CrossStitch #CraftingThroughIt #BunnyLove #SendingHealingVibe #needlecraft

Partially completed cross-stitch on white aida fabric showing three small rectangular panels side by side. From left to right: a black heart on a brown background, a pink panel with a black cross and gold stars, and an abstract pink-and-brown design. The stitching is neat but still in progress.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Not bad for one evening if I say so myself! 🧵 Loving how these colours are popping—bold, crisp, and totally fab. Can’t wait to keep going on this WIP! #CrossStitch #StitchingJoy #EveningMakes #WIPVibes #Needlework #canvasart

A close-up of a partially completed cross-stitch on white aida fabric. The stitched section features bold, clean blocks of color in pink, black, brown, and white. The design is not yet finished, but the stitches are neat and vibrant.

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Fables&Fios @fablesandfios.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

New stitchy goodness just landed—another dreamy drop from Innocent Bones! 🧵✨ Thread gloss, fresh floss, hoop’s all set. Time to bring this canvas to life, one cozy stitch at a time. Who else gets giddy for a fresh project? #EmbroideryLove #InnocentBones #CraftJoy #HoopLife #crossstitch #needlecraft

Embroidery project setup including a wooden hoop with fabric, a tin of thread gloss labeled “100% Vegan Nowt On,” a single needle in packaging, and four skeins of Paintbox Crafts embroidery floss in various colors, all arranged on a textured white cloth.

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