Hi! This is my very first post on Reddit and I'm so excited to finally share something here! 🥰

I cross stitch and I also have a 3D printer, so I'm always trying to print or build my own cross stitch tools 😆

Sometimes I just want a quick set of floss drops for a new project, all numbered and printed at once, and in a different color for each project so they don't get mixed up 🌈 So I made a customizable 3D model where you can type in the DMC numbers from your pattern's color key and it prints the whole set already numbered. Type and go, that's it! ✨

I'm sharing it on MakerWorld and I posted step by step instructions there too

Search on MarkerWorld "Customize Number Floss Drop|Type Your DMC Numbers"

I also posted my original blank one, a duo one for blended colors and a set with all the DMC colors, they're all on my profile if you wanna check them out 💕

Would love to see yours if you print some! 🧵

AI use disclosure: This Floss Drop 3D model designed and build by human. Al-assisted with customized function coding.

I've managed to take some REMARKABLY bad pictures, but she's already rewrapped for the holidays. 😮‍💨

But! I am exceptionally pleased with how this came out!! It looks absolutely wonderful in person, so classy, and I think the black frame will suit the recipients' home very well.

Pattern is the Dimensions kit "Winter Scenic Farm" 🤗

One of my favorite digimon. I found the sprite and used updated colors to put together the pattern. I really enjoyed how it came out. Made it to give to one of my partners who is feeling under the weather.

Pattern source: Self-drafted with my sketchbook and markers.

Sometime this year, someone posted a finished piece that was the eyes of Shane and Ilya’s. I’m trying to track down that pattern. I thought I’d saved it but apparently I didn’t. Could someone please link the thread? Thank you!

I've been wearing press on nails lately. Theyre pretty short but still extend beyond fingertips.

So any of you have tips on stitching with nails? I find it very awkward and slow

This design was fully hand drawn by my artist Static, no amount of AI was used in any part of its creation

I saw someone make a tiktok where they knitted a piece with the same lyrics and was inspired to make a cross stitch similar to it. I finished drafting the letters but it honestly just looks off. My friends have told me it looks fine but I was hoping to get critiques and opinions from those who have more experience.

I was planning to put the earth in the middle similar to how she does in the music video but I'm worried that it would either look overbalanced if the planet is too small or the piece would be too big if I increased the size since I'm also planning on putting a border maybe. My second option is to put all the text on the left and put the earth on the right side but it might be too awkward.

I also based the colors off the lesbian flag but please let me know if it looks overkill, I'm not a fan of the varigated thread looks so my other option is just to make the letters a solid color if the color looks off to you guys.

I made the background black so that the B5200 floss colors can be seen through since theres only a limited option color available in my country.

Thank you!

Finally have some time off of work, what better way to enjoy it than getting some stitching in! I used plastic canvas and a safety pin to turn him into a makeshift pin.

Finished my fully cross stitched Pokemon card for my sister's birthday gift since she loves collecting Mareep cards. Now I'm just hoping it fits in her binder along with the other Mareep cards 😄

Thank you to everyone who helped me from my previous post here when I asked which thread color to use for the borders --- I didn't even know using both yellow and blue was possible! You guys opened my mind, and now I'm thinking up other project ideas using the fishing line! Perhaps another card with Gengar, but a full art card this time? 🤗

I used a 0.25 mm transparent nylon thread to sew both sides together. And I also used a 14 CT plastic aida/mesh sheet so it's firm like a Pokemon card.

I'm so happy with it! It looks so cute, and I'm very proud of it ☺️

Pattern: I created the back and front sides myself hehe except for the cute tiny mareep, i referred to a pattern i found on pinterest.

I started on stamped kits, and lately I've been missing the simplicity of not having to count. However, it seems like all the kits I can find on amazon are either AI or just images run through a converter, tapestry market is full of clearly stolen art, and I can't find a manufacturer who will turn a pdf of a pattern I've purchased into a stamped kit. I'm sure there must be reputable stamped kits out there, but I can't find them.

I’ve recently become frustrated at having to replace my cardboard bobbins once I’ve had to refill them a couple of times. So I’ve decided to bite the bullet and work on converting my collection from cardboard to transparent plastic bobbins and with these cute coloured stickers for the numbers. I feel like they already look cleaner with the box.

I’m about halfway done swapping my current colours over since I don’t have the largest collection yet. Plus it helps me tell the difference between my colours and the odd colour I’ve borrowed from my mother in law.

Omg I love pink

Pattern is death metal by witchy stitcher !

How does everyone organize their fabrics and stitchable items? Do you organize but color or by count?

Finished this just in time for Halloween. Many firsts for this piece (2x2 on linen, 1x1 for skin, beading) and had a lot of fun! Now I just have to wash and iron...project for another time!

It was really fun to stitch it and I like the end result a lot. But now I realized that I forgot to stitch one color.

Pattern Silly Halloween Kitties by samanthalanetextiles

In Poland we don’t celebrate Halloween so I’ve already started stitching Christmas designs 🙃

Pattern is Fall Welcome Banner by Ursula Michael

I've been using aida my mom gifted me and I'm running out so I'm ordering some. 22€ for a meter on cross stitch corner!

So I'm just curious how much people pay in their areas. My mom said she buys her aida in Mexico for $2 a yard (it has some flaws but it gets the job done and we're not going for perfect). I also bought some at Michael's on my last trip to the US but of course I had coupons.

I have been cross stitching for 17 years, but didn’t discover this subreddit until a couple of years ago and aside from some YouTube videos and trial and error, taught myself everything.

Thanks to this sub I’ve learned gridding which sped my pace a lot and reduced errors, but I can’t help but feel that stitching by row by color isn’t the best way. I did notice on here a lot of people have multiple different colored flosses going at once and that it’s called “parking” but I haven’t learned this myself. Is there a video or easy way to explain it? I just worry with a WIP with so many colors I would get confused or everything would get tangled. Is there also something else I can do to speed it up aside from gridding?

Also if anyone has advice on doing a French knot I’d really appreciate it. Saw a YouTube video on it and I still can’t get it right!

Gilly and Sally from one of my all time favourite films, 'Practical Magic'. Pattern from 'khallion' on Etsy

So according to my chart I need to do corail point passe, I don’t speak French and when I tried to google it it showed me beginner cross stitch and something called le passe which idk if it’s the same as point passe? The picture for the chart is very very small so I can’t really tell either. Basically what I’ve found out from google is it’s kinda like just filling it in with the thread not crossed stitch just filled in from one end to other, so I’m just asking if anyone can maybe translate it or knows (would be cool if someone could also translate what point de norud and point de bouclettes means or is

Edit: would have loved to show what I mean but my post got removed when I did show (even this it was only the colors so idk why that part of the chart matters)

Hello!

I’ve picked up cross stitching back after a few years and have ambitiously started a new project - the biggest I’ve ever done with 42k stitches

I used to use hoops, but I’m not a fan of them. Was using a Q-snap so far which was great but looking for a hands free option

I came across this hands free stand thing on Amazon and since it was within my budget (£15-20, UK based), I ordered it

I just can’t get the cloth to form a decent amount of tension! I guess it won’t be the same as hoops or qsnaps as there isn’t anything to pull the sides of the cloth but I thought I’d check if I was missing something

Any advice or recommendations are appreciated! It’s a gift so I’m trying to finish it in a few months, so speed is of the essence.

Thank you so much!

https://cherrymarrystore.etsy.com/listing/4592527399

Designed stitch by stitch by me — no AI used to create the pattern.