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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I swear I finish projects and not always start new ones lol Since I started my account, I feel like it’s been just new wips but I really am trying not to consume and use up things I have

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Saturday morning stitching! I’m loving the pink and black combo of the letters so far 🖤✨ “Be Afraid and Do It Anyway” by @bwstitching.bsky.social #crossstitch #stitchsky #WIP

The start of a cross stitch project with the letters “Be Afr” in pink with a black border around the letters. Also includes a single stitched star. Photo includes a poisoned apple needle minder and the two skeins of thread in pink and black.

Pattern is “Be Afraid and Do It Anyway” by BlackWaltzStitchinga

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🎀-Emma-🎀 @littledollgames.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Stop giving legitimacy to AI generated cross stitch patterns by actually stitching them. I don't care how much time you've spent on it. Then end result looks bad. The end result still just looks like AI generated slop.

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🎀 samanthalanetextiles 🎀 @samanthatextiles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Part one of my FREE Halloween mini stitch-a-long ‘Trick or Treat Besties’ is now available on my Ko-fi page!! 🐰🖤🩸 Link to this free bunny x stitch pattern: ko-fi.com/s/566a53697a #crossstitch #stitchsky #needlework #fiberarts #craftsky

A picture of a cross stitch bunny dressed up as a vampire. There are colourful plastic beads around the design, and a cross stitch bat is featured above the bunny too.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ooo loving the 70’s colors! 🌻 Brought out all my Fall patterns I started last year! I’ll probably have a few different WIPs each week, but currently working on Halloween Hijinx by Carolyn Manning :)

Halloween Hijinx by Carolyn Manning. The cross stitch WIP shows a pumpkin with rows of witchy and candy corn hats. Each square is a different pattern filled with Halloween colors and motifs.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trips are done, place is clean, and Halloween decor is out!! It’s time to finally craft again and not leave the couch 😭

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I got a whole list of Fall crafting ideas!!! But need a way to do them at a low cost/practice first before I commit to more high quality supplies.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The recent weeks have been so busy I haven’t even had time to think. Yearning to have some alone time and do art esp as it gets darker earlier. Excited to return to all my fall patterns tomorrow!!

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New on my Patreon - Ghost Peppers I'm a sucker for a good pun. Anyways, this is on my patreon until 10/15/26. Get a boatload of patterns and the bestest stitching Discord for $6 bucks. www.patreon.com/badstitch/po... #CrossStitch #StitchSky #CraftSky #GhostPeppers #halloween #botanical

A cross stitch project on creamy white fabric of a chili pepper plant with long ghosts twirling through the leaves. There are small starry motifs inside the peppers and surrounding the leaves. The photo is staged with real foliage, greenery, paintbrush, and mint. BAD Stitch.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Omg sorry haha i love that it’s in the moon 🥺 Oo I’ll have to check out their threads. I’ve never used variegated thread before but you’ve inspired me. Can’t wait to see what other patterns you come up with! Also excited to see how this one will turn out!!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The pattern is so pretty! Love the little bunny in its own box 💕 What variegated thread are you using? It blends with the pattern perfectly!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ohh wow, it’s not even Halloween yet 😩

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I officially will have more time to stitch and sew yay But have to do job search boo

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ahh yess I’m always so sus when things are going well and it feels like it can never stay in the good place for very long before it goes down again 🥲

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congrats on the finish! It turned out so good!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Looks stunning 😍 looking forward to seeing it with the other wing!!

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Manda | Infinity Bear Designs @manda-infinitybear.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Night after night she returns to rest beside the weathered stone, believing that some magic only needs time to bloom again. Waiting for Magic is out now and available for everyone! www.infinitybeardesigns.com/patterns?pat... #CrossStitch #Embroidery #Art #Cats

A cross stitch on black aida of a cat sitting in front of a grave stone. Atop the gravestone is a purple witch's hat and a large full moon shines behind them. The cross stitch is surrounded by fake purple flowers and black stones.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It’s not a 100% perfect on here, but I think following only real designers and people that only use real patterns have helped reduce the clutter!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I agree, it’s so disheartening! At least in the beginning, people didn’t seem to fully follow through with the patterns. Now they’re basically promoting and doing free advertising for AI slop shops. :( there’s no shame anymore esp if everyone is doing it

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Hi, here’s some designers on here that offer freebies and small designs that are worth checking out: - @badstitch.bsky.social - @manda-infinitybear.bsky.social - @samanthatextiles.bsky.social - @stitchsprout.bsky.social - FlossyFoxShop There’s so many more tho! Hope this helps getting started

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I can’t stand that subreddit. The careless purchasing of ai patterns is so annoying. Many of them claim “they didn’t know” but the Etsy stores they link have been only open for 2 months, selling 100+ patterns, and everything costs a dollar. Cmon no real artist has a store like that 😭

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Oh wow, what motivated you to return to stitching? Despite the pain of black Aida, the flowers looks great, they really pop with the dark fabric!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The pattern itself also looks very relaxing, the purple gradient is so pretty!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Part 4 is complete! 🌷 Super excited to start the chicken. I’ve been looking forward to stitch a cute creature again. #crossstitch #stitchsky #WIP #LifeAtTheCottageSAL

Part 4 of NeedleLotDesign’s Life At The Cottage SAL. The patterns included the sandy pathway around the cottage, and a row of flowers underneath. Next to it sits a cute bunny wearing an orange bandana, surrounded by trees, a bee, and bushes. The sun and clouds are overhead it all.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Great job, it turned out so pretty! Love the frame and fabric choice :)

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ahh, this is so beautiful 💙 your color palette for patterns are always so pretty!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Yay, congrats! It’s coming together so beautifully! I’m planning to start this pattern after my current SAL, it looks so much fun :)

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ooo I’ll have to try that! I just got some white Aida to experiment with tea and coffee dyeing.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I love the fabric choice! It gives it an antique parchment paper/scroll vibe

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Oo looks so pretty! Also your needle minder is a mood haha

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Almost done with Part 4. I got the pink flower stem to finish and one more flower to go before I start Part 5. Slowly but surely catching up!

NeedleLotDesign’s Life at the Cottage SAL in green 32ct Lugana. The pattern contains sun and clouds over a cottage surrounded by trees and bushes. Below a tree with pink flowers is a bunny with an orange bandana sitting. Next to the bunny are row of flowers in multiple colors!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Wow, looks fantastic!! Your patience to stitch so many solid color blocks is amazing haha

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The colors in the pattern are so nice and omg the squirrel face is too cute!!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Your finish looks adorable!! Also excited to see your progress on the birds, looks like a fun pattern :)

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Pretty depressed I’m gonna have to job search again. I was hoping that going back to a lower level position would be an opportunity to move up, but the place is apparently not hiring further. I guess I’ll have more time to stitch soon

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ah this is such a satisfying pattern from a photo. It’s so neat!! Also love the low amount of confetti, which I’m sure makes the stitching easier. Can’t wait to see it come together :)

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I’m very behind but finally finished Part 3! Work, life, and less excitement for stitching the cottage delayed me a lot. Excited for the next parts tho, hoping to catch up soon :) #crossstitch #stitchsky #LifeAtTheCottageSAL

Part 3 of NeedleLotDesign’s Life at the Cottage Stitch-A-Long. The stitched area includes a sun, clouds, and birds in the distance. A brown cottage with many windows and a door, surrounding the cottage are pink flowered trees and green bushes. On the left is a cute bunny wearing an orange bandana, sitting next to flowers, a bee, and dragonfly.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You look like you need a Puffin. Have a Puffin. 📷️ Sue Wood

A brightly coloured Puffin stands on a rocky ledge, framed by a cheerful spray of daisies and wildflowers. With its orange feet planted firmly and beak slightly tilted, it looks like it’s posing proudly for the camera, as if it knows it’s just brightened up your scroll.

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Last call for Dandelion on my Patreon! This design features a smirking, sunny dandelion and a rainbow moon poof ball! Little gay seedlings are floating away, spreading the gay agenda. That's the story I'm telling here 👀 www.patreon.com/badstitch/po... #CrossStitch #StitchSky #Needlework #ArtShare

A cross stitch project on teal fabric, staged with rainbow beads, foliage, moss, and yellow and white flowers. The cross stitch shows a dandelion plant with a smirking yellow bloom, a small bud, and a giant poof with rainbow motifs and little star-shaped seedlings off in the breeze. Last Call. BAD Stitch.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Very cool to see the frames filling in! The mini creature to the left of the dinosaur is so cute.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Your backstitching looks great!!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I used to get that too, I would just click “show less posts like this” on a lot of the posts I saw. Now I don’t ever get them. My feed is now birds and fossils which I’ll take any day

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Too cute!! 🥹 I have this one and the manatee saved, but your progress is making me wanna start it!!

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I’m not sure if I’m a huge fan of houses in SALs anymore. They’re not as fun. I just want more plants and animals lol It’s been the parts I delay the most or just slow to stitch, which always kills my SAL momentum.

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Cindy @kittencrossing.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

so jealous seeing everyone’s projects esp the new SAL! 🥹 I’m hoping that once I have a regular routine with work and other life stuff, I can get back to art. I miss it tho

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🎀 samanthalanetextiles 🎀 @samanthatextiles.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Part two of my FREE Pride mini stitch-a-long ‘Pride Besties’ is now available on my Ko-fi page! 🐸🌈💖 #pridebestiessal Link to free froggy pattern: ko-fi.com/s/6d7399167d #pride #crossstitch #stitchsky #fiberarts #craftsky #craft #queerart

A picture of a colourful cross stitch design in an embroidery hoop. The design features a happy cow in rainbow accessories sitting next to a frog in trans coloured accessories. The design is surrounded by colourful beads and sits on a pink background.

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