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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is where Walnut starts — black walnut hulls from my mom's yard and the horse trail. They simmer for days and eventually become the soft warm parchment in the fabric. It starts with someone walking a horse trail with a bucket. #moonlitdyeworks #naturaldye #blackwalnut #dyeprocess

A large pot on a stove filled with fresh black walnut hulls in water, ranging from bright green to dark brown, at the start of the dye extraction process.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Introducing Walnut — first of the StitchCon natural dye colorways to hit the shop. Soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones. Currently available in Aida and Linen, more fabrics coming soon. #moonlitdyeworks #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #crossstitch

Walnut natural dye hand-dyed Aida cross stitch fabric in soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones on a matching fabric background with Zweigart orange serged edge visible.

Walnut natural dye hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in soft warm parchment with subtle tan undertones on a matching linen background with Zweigart orange serged edge visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Creeping Mist is back — small restock, more on the way soon. Check the shop for current availability. #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #restock

Hand-dyed Creeping Mist cross stitch fabric showing the full fabric lineup on dark wood.

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Steph ✨ Fine Frog Stitching @finefrogstitching.com · 24/07/2026

NEW! ✨ This mesmerizing Opal Dragon Sentry #crossstitch pattern is now up in the Fine Frog shop as a PDF! 😊 ⠀ 🌟 Get the pattern here: bit.ly/opaldragonse... ⠀ I absolutely loooooved designing with these opal tones. It's a bit of a "trust the process" project, but dang, it turns out magical! 😍

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It's been a little quiet around here because summer is always busy - and we have this little guy to add to the household as well. Bear goes in for his vet appointment to see if he can come off quarantine in a couple days!

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

New! Dragon Candle This month's design features a small, serpentine dragon wrapped around a magical candlestick. There's a tiny bit of metallic stitching in there, too, because I love shiny things...like dragons. www.patreon.com/badstitch/po... #CrossStitch #StitchSky #DarkAcademia #Dragon

A cross stitch staged with navy ribbons, crystals and stoned, some floral pieces, and an embossed book. The stitches show a black dragon with bat-like wing, wrapped around a candle and candlestick. The dragon has long horns, and a gradient of blue, purple and pink along his edges like a liminal aura. The candlestick has shiny, metallic floss. BAD Stitch.

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 07/07/2026

HEY FRIENDS! Did you miss your shot to sign up for @clairewillett.bsky.social's Hater's Book Club, now with 50% more schism? Did you miss your chance to sign up for @courtneymilan.com's Samuel Alito is a Whiny Pissbaby Chat? We got you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Steph ✨ Fine Frog Stitching @finefrogstitching.com · 01/07/2026

Okay... Who doesn't love a good #crossstitch critter in a cute hat?! 🎩 🥰 Dapper Robin, July's exclusive, is now on Patreon! ⭐️ You can check out the tiers at patreon.com/finefrogstitching These colors were a little tricky to do, but a fun challenge. I hope you enjoy!! Give him my best regards 😊

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Almost done with Blood Rose by @noctifloradesigns.bsky.social - just the flower center and backstitching left. Set it down before StitchCon and it's been waiting ever since. Nice to have something to come home to. #crossstitch #wip #noctifloradesigns

In progress cross stitch of a pink rose with a green eye in the center of the bloom with gothic lettering reading Blood Rose by Noctiflora Designs on lavender fabric, with the rose center and backstitching still to complete.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Bogwater is back. Sold out at the Witchy Stitcher Retreat - restocked now. Murky blue-grey, warm taupe, hints of green and brown. Available in all fabrics. Lugana dyes lighter so expect a mistier version. etsy.me/4eLQayh #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #restock

Four pieces of Bogwater hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing murky blue-grey, warm taupe, and hints of green and brown with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

StitchCon Weekend A is a wrap. New natural dye colorways went over well — saw people walking out with pieces all weekend. Auction piece found a great home. Thank you to Keepsakes and my tablemates. #moonlitdyeworks #stitchcon2026 #crossstitch #naturaldye

Moonlit Dye Works fabric display at the Keepsakes annex at StitchCon 2026, showing stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in natural dye colorways including logwood purple, marigold yellow, and madder pink with a Moonlit Dye Works sign visible.

Five stitchers smiling in front of a red StitchCon branded backdrop holding a sign reading hashtag WeMetAtStitchCon.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Man in Black fled across the desert, and the Gunslinger followed. The Dark Tower by @badstitch.bsky.social — retreat pattern, now on Patreon. Started it the day I got home. Black Aida only. Some designs tell you what they need. Link in comments. #crossstitch #finishedobject #thedarktower

Finished cross stitch of The Dark Tower surrounded by red roses on black Aida fabric stitched in red white and green thread.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Shop's back open — new colorway just listed. River Bed: stormy blue-grey and earthy brown, shifting with the light. Available in all fabrics. Lugana dyes lighter — expect a mistier version. etsy.me/4obcogt #moonlitdyeworks #handdyedfabric #newcolorway #crossstitch

Four pieces of River Bed hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in stormy blue-grey and warm earthy brown tones with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Just finished Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. Historical paranormal, a Black town displaced by the TVA, African traditions, and a sanctuary world woven into the magic. Slow start but incredible characters, and once the paranormal kicks in it's impossible to put down.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Linen vs Lugana: Lugana is an evenweave, stitches are consistent and grid-like. Linen isn't, slightly more organic feel. In the dye bath, Lugana always comes out lighter. Sometimes dramatically. Sometimes barely. Neither is better, just different. #handdyedfabric #crossstitch #fabriceducation

Hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in a bold saturated teal blue labeled Linen.

Hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric in a pale soft blue-grey labeled Lugana, showing significantly lighter dye uptake than the linen version.

Hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in a deep moody purple labeled Linen.

Hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric in a soft muted purple labeled Lugana, showing similar depth to the linen version with subtle lightening.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

StitchCon Weekend A is almost here and I'll be there — in the stitching room, making little x's and hopefully not miscounting anything. Come say hi! Shop is on vacation mode until June 15th.

Graphic with text reading See You at StitchCon, Weekend A June 11 through 14, shop on vacation mode until June 15, Moonlit Dye Works.

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 03/06/2026

HERE WE GOOOOOOO! The donation form is open for 2026! Give us your arts & crafts, your signed books & special editions. We want your consultations and your expertise. Help us raise money for Vote Riders & The Southern Coalition for Social Justice! Submit by June 28th! form.romancingthevote.com

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Alt: A group of penguins running toward our donation form, because penguins also believe in voting rights.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Six new natural dye colorways packed and heading to StitchCon next week. Logwood, madder, marigold, and walnut — all debuting at the event before they go anywhere else. #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #stitchcon2026 #crossstitch

Two stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric on a wood surface. Left stack shows deep purple and grey-purple logwood shades with walnut in the middle. Right stack shows soft pink, coral madder shades and bright marigold yellow.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Just finished The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst - talking plants, miniature dragons, magic, and just enough romance. Second in the series and they're quickly becoming a favorite. I've already pre-ordered book three.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Beach Vibes is back — full restock, all fabric types and counts. Soft, sandy neutrals and misty blue, hand-dyed on premium Zweigart base. moonlitdyeworks.etsy.com/listing/1476... #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #restock

Four pieces of Beach Vibes hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in sandy neutral and misty blue tones with Zweigart orange edges visible.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

10 books, 5,019 pages, half of it keeping me company while I dyed fabric and stitched. Burned through all four Songs of Chaos books back to back. What are you reading right now? #booksky #fantasybooks #reading #audiobooks #storygraph

StoryGraph reading wrap-up graphic showing ten book covers from May 2026 reads including fantasy, romance, and historical fiction titles.

StoryGraph May 2026 wrap-up summary showing 10 books read, 5,019 pages, average rating 3.53 stars, highest rated reads Unbound, Ascendant, and The Seamstress of Acadie all at 4 stars, average book length 549 pages, average time to finish 16 days, down 17% in books compared to April but up 4% in pages.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Flamingo Blackwork by @urbanstitches — my first blackwork and first decorated frame. Still a favorite. Beach Vibes fabric. Coastal pattern, coastal fabric. Nudge to check out Urban Stitches. Link in comments. #crossstitch #finishedobject #blackwork #handdyedfabric

Finished cross stitch of a flamingo in a decorative blackwork frame on hand-dyed Beach Vibes fabric in sandy and misty blue tones mounted in a plain wooden frame decorated with seashells and a starfish.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Billie has reviewed my current WIP and has opinions. Specifically, she feels the legend is unnecessary and that I should be paying attention to her instead. She's not wrong about the second part. #crossstitch #catlife #wip

A tabby cat with an unimpressed expression sits directly on the legend page of an open cross stitch pattern book, making direct eye contact with the camera.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This is where the color starts. Marigold. Madder. Black walnut. Logwood. Six new naturally dyed colorways heading to StitchCon next month. More soon. #naturaldye #handdyedfabric #crossstitch

Natural dye materials arranged on a light wood kitchen table including a labeled gallon jar of black walnut dye dried marigold flowers ground madder powder a purple logwood fabric swatch and a large dye pot in the background.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Sam — Trick or Treat by The Witchy Stitcher — finished at my first in-person vending event, on the first fabric I ever dyed. That fabric is why Moonlit Dye Works exists. Pattern: My Creepy Valentine box by Starlight Stitchery — no longer available. #crossstitch #finishedobject #handdyedfabric

Finished cross stitch of Sam - Trick or Treat surrounded by creepy heart lollipops and the words Trick or Treat, stitched in shades of pink and red on a hand-dyed grey-lavender fabric with teal marbling.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Nurge just dropped their Embroidery Snap Frame and I've been testing it. Honest review from someone who has used both Nurge plastic hoops and QSnaps for years 🧵 #crossstitch #nurge #embroideryframe

Empty Nurge Embroidery Snap Frame in white and tan laying flat on a dark marble surface.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Pinks, teals, golds, blues, purples — the full table at the Witchy Stitcher Retreat. First in-person event: done. Nearly empty tables and a lot of feelings. Dye table is back. Next up: StitchCon, June 11-14. Thank you @crossstitchsociety.bsky.social #crossstitch #handdyedfabric

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Siri @sirithre.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

My World of Warcraft herbs are now available on my Patreon! I only stitched a few, but Apprentice, Journeyman, Expert, and Artisan herbs are all included. And you can easily swap them out to just stitch your favorites. A total of 32 plants and flowers from Azeroth! 👀 www.patreon.com/c/sirithre

A closeup of a cross stitch featuring herbs and flowers from World of Warcraft.

Pictured is Artha's Tears, Black Lotus, and Blindweed

A cross stitch featuring herbs and flowers from World of Warcraft.

Pictured is Artha's Tears, Black Lotus, Blindweed, Bloodvine, Dreamfoil, Ghost Mushroom, Golden Sansam, Gromsblood, Icecap, Mountain Silversage, Sorrowmoss, and Sungrass.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Current retreat WIP. Dark Tower by BAD Stitch stitched on black fabric, and the contrast is already making me very happy. Pattern is through her Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-... #crossstitch #fiberart

Cross stitch work in progress with red and white stitching on black fabric inspired by The Dark Tower.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Turquoise is restocked. Soft blue tones with enough variation to keep the fabric moving without overwhelming a project. Back in the shop now: etsy.me/4d2hoQv #crossstitch #fiberart

Turquoise hand-dyed Aida cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Opalescent Aida cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Lugana cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

Turquoise hand-dyed Linen cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.

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Amanda ✨ Haunted Frames ✨ @hauntedframes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🧙‍♀️✨️ New Pattern! ✨️🧙‍♀️ The Witch's Hat cross stitch pattern is now available in my shop as a downloadable PDF! 🌼🌿🦇 hauntedframes.etsy.com #crosstitch #stitchcraft #xstitch #fiberart #witchhat

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Finished piece. Fuck You by Urban Stitches on Creeping Mist 28ct Lugana. #crossstitch #fiberart

A finished cross stitch piece reading “Fuck You I Won’t Do What You Tell Me” stitched in bold lettering over a layered red text background on hand-dyed fabric.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I got home from the Witchy Stitcher Retreat to a bit of a surprise—some flooding that needs to be dealt with first. Everything is okay, but restocks may take a little longer than planned while I get things sorted here. I’ll share a full retreat wrap-up soon. #moonlitdyeworks #makerslife

A blue cloud with rain falling from it on a blue/grey background.

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Female octopuses throw rocks at males that bother them, documented in Octopus tetricus

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Current stage: cutting and working through fabric for the next batch. It’s a little chaotic here, but this step is what keeps everything consistent once it’s dyed. #crossstitch #fiberart

White linen fabric pieces partially stacked and spread out on a wooden table with scissors, showing an in-progress preparation stage.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This is where the color starts. Dried marigold before it becomes part of a dye batch. #fiberart #naturaldye

Dried marigold flowers arranged on a wooden surface, showing raw dye material.

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New Release - Poison Dart Dragon Find this design on my Patreon, Tier 2 or Tier 3 until May 15th. You also get access to the best stitching community. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ www.patreon.com/badstitch #CrossStitch #StitchSky #Dragon #frog #needlework

A cross stitch project stitched on light green fabric showing a poison dart frog with big bat-like wings. A long tongue curls out of the frog-dragon's mouth, with the tip touching a flying moth. The project is staged with shiny stones, succulents, thistle, and live moss. BAD Stitch.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A lighter version of one of my core colorways. Each piece varies slightly, but the overall tone stays consistent across the batch. #fiberart #crossstitch

Two stacks of purple hand-dyed fabric showing variation in marbling while keeping a consistent color tone.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A dye batch in progress. Each piece develops individually, which is how the variation stays controlled across the batch. #fiberart #naturaldye

Glass jars lined up with fabric submerged in dye, showing small-batch dyeing setup.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Desert Poppy across different bases. Same color, but the texture and variation change depending on the fabric you choose. #crossstitch #fiberart

Side-by-side comparison of Desert Poppy fabric on different bases showing variation in tone and texture.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Tea Time as a fabric. The color comes from pressing loose leaf tea directly onto the surface, so the variation settles where the leaves sit. It’s a slower process, but it gives each piece its own pattern. #crossstitch #naturaldye #fiberart

Wide view of Tea Time dyed fabric laid flat with a small pile of loose tea leaves, showing soft beige tones and natural variation.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Tea Time, created by pressing loose leaf tea directly onto the fabric instead of using a dye bath. The color forms in place, which is why the variation looks softer and more scattered. #crossstitch #naturaldye #fiberart

Close-up of natural tea-dyed cross stitch fabric showing soft beige and brown variation.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Before the dye, it starts here. Zweigart base fabric, broken down and prepped for small-batch dyeing. The color comes later—the foundation matters first. #crossstitch #handdyedfabric #zweigart

14 count white Aida fabric bolt from Zweigart laid out on a wooden table, showing the texture and weave of the fabric before dyeing.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Here’s what I read in March. I tend to bounce between reading and audiobooks depending on what I’m doing—stitching, dyeing, or just sitting down with a book. Do you prefer physical books, audiobooks, or a mix? #reading #audiobooks #bookish #crossstitch

Monthly reading wrap-up showing a grid of book covers for March 2026, including a mix of historical fiction, romance, and contemporary titles.

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility! I'm raising funds for Trans Lifeline and this cross stitch pattern is available by donating $5+ USD to my campaign! Ends this Wednesday! tilt.fyi/nR9uGYuA5Z #CrossStitch #Craftivism #Crafting #cuttlefish #TDOV #transpride #StitchSky

A cross stitch project on pale purple fabric, staged with pink and purple roses and flowers. The cross stitch shows a small caterpillar surrounded by small candypop motifs like stars and hearts that lead to a flying butterfly. The stitches are trans-pride flag coded. Trans Lifeline. Transgender Day of Visibility. Donate $5+ to this campaign before 4/2 to get Metamorphosis. Hosted by BAD Stitch.

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Moonlit Dye Works @moonlitdyeworks.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Planning out the next start ✨ Blue Lagoon felt like the right foundation for this one — clean, saturated, and just enough depth to let the stitching stand out. Fabric choices always change the final piece more than we expect

Hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in a saturated teal-blue (Blue Lagoon) with three embroidery floss colors (navy, red, and light neutral) arranged on top, showing a planned palette for a new blackwork project.

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Steph ✨ Fine Frog Stitching @finefrogstitching.com · 27/03/2026

🌙 NEW CROSS STITCH PATTERN ✨ Soaring Sky Bat is finally in the shop as a PDF! 🎉 ⠀ Bats are great, celestial motifs are great, and cross stitch glow effects are great— So what's not to love?? 😊 finefrogstitching.com

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Amanda DeLong | BAD Stitch @badstitch.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Transgender Day of Visibility Campaign Sneak Peek The short: Transgender Day of Visibility is Tuesday, March 31st. Donate to my campaign on behalf of Trans Lifeline starting THIS SATURDAY 3/28 - 4/1, and I will send you a cross stitch pattern! #CrossStitch #StitchSky #Craftivism #TDoV #trans

A close up of a part of a cross stitch project on purple fabric. There are long wisps in blues, pinks, and whites. Trans Lifeline. Transgender Day of Visibility Campaign to support Trans Lifeline. March 28th through April 1st.

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