9 Cross Stitch Patterns to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

 Cross Stitch Patterns! If you're a fan of DIY projects and embroidery, then cross-stitching is the perfect hobby for you. This timeless craft has been popular for centuries, and it's easy to see why. With just a needle, thread, and some fabric, you can create beautiful and intricate designs that are both fun to make and rewarding to display. If you're looking for some inspiration for your next cross-stitch project, look no further! In this article, I've compiled a list of 9 cross-stitch patterns that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. From amazingly cute and sweet designs to more complex and challenging patterns, there's something here for every skill level and taste. So, grab your supplies, settle in, and get ready to stitch your way to your next masterpiece!

Benefits of Cross-Stitching

Cross-stitching is not just a fun and creative hobby, but it also has several benefits that make it a great stress-reliever and a way to improve your mental health. Here are some of the benefits of cross-stitching that you may not be aware of:

### Improves focus and concentration

Cross-stitching requires a lot of focus and attention to detail. This helps to improve your concentration and focus, as you have to pay attention to each stitch and ensure that you are following the pattern correctly. This can also help to improve your memory skills, as you have to remember the pattern and the colors that you need to use.

### Reduces stress and anxiety

Cross-stitching is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. It can help to calm your mind and relax your body, as you focus on the repetitive motion of the needle and thread. This can also help to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, which can reduce your overall stress levels.

### Boosts creativity and self-esteem

Cross-stitching is a great way to boost your creativity and self-esteem. When you complete a cross-stitch project, you have a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work. This can help to boost your confidence and make you feel more positive about yourself.

Top 9 Cross-Stitch Patterns to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

Now that you know the benefits of cross-stitching, it's time to get inspired! Here are 9 cross-stitch patterns that are sure to get your creative juices flowing or check out the newly created patterns here

iZombie – Liv

Forest Creatures – Kitty

Motherland : Fort Salem 2

No 10 – David Tennant

Halloween Brew

Sacrifice

Group Lunch

Fairy Light

Elephants

Tips for Cross-Stitch Beginners

If you’re new to cross-stitching, don’t worry! Here are some tips to help you get started:

### Use the right supplies

Make sure that you have all the supplies that you need, including the right type of fabric, embroidery floss, and needles. Each pattern on the site is created using DMC thread numbers which can also be used with the more affordable and super soft CXC threads.

### Take breaks

Cross-stitching can be a repetitive and time-consuming activity. Make sure that you take breaks every now and then to stretch your hands and rest your eyes. Everyone stitches at their own pace.

### Have fun!

Most importantly, have fun! Cross-stitching should be a fun and relaxing hobby that you enjoy. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to create a perfect masterpiece, just enjoy the process and let your creativity flow.

Conclusion

Cross-stitching is a wonderful hobby that offers many benefits, including improved focus, reduced stress, and boosted creativity. With these 9 cross-stitch patterns to inspire your next DIY project, you’re sure to find a design that you love and that suits your skill level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cross-stitcher, there’s always something new to learn and explore in this timeless craft. So, grab your supplies and start stitching your way to your next masterpiece!

Other bits

There are also two galleries you an view with one called Finished stitches and the other called Works in Progress

ModXStitch on social media

Whether you use Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest, this site is easy to follow for news on special offers, sales and of course new patterns.
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Or why not, if you’re so interested, join the group at Facebook | modXstitch official
where you can chat with other stitchers as well as share your WIPs and Finishes.

6 Unique Cross Stitch Patterns To Get You Hooked on Crafting

 Looking for a creative and unique project to work on? Cross stitch offers a unique form of stitchery that can be used to create stunning artwork. Here are 6 unique cross stitch patterns created from beautiful artwork to help you get started!

Forest Creatures - Dragon

The Forest Creatures - Dragon cross stitch pattern is a stunning design featuring a baby dragon surrounded by woodland. You’ll love intertwining the different green and brown colours and shapes while creating this intricate design. With these colours, you'll have an amazingly beautiful finished piece that you'll be proud of!

Forest Creatures - Dragon

Paddling

Perfect for anyone who loves elephants, this paddling cross stitch pattern sees your little friend on a beautiful day, playing in the water. The pattern depicts a baby elephant the middle of a small waterhole surrounded by tall trees and a stunning sunrise. Just enjoying his day!

Paddling

Majestic Male Peafowl

This majestic male peafowl cross stitch pattern is sure to add a pop of colour and beauty to any project. Crafted with soft blues, greens and yellows, the peafowl stands proudly atop a branch surrounded by faded out trees and leaves - truly capturing nature's beauty in each X-shaped little stitch. Perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors or considers themselves a bird lover!

Majestic Male Peafowl

Stormy

This stormy pattern is perfect for those who want to stitch weather scene. An eerie black night sky with lightning bolts lighting up the scene below. A lonely boat bobs and sways in the foreground, framed only by the darkness of the night. A few birds fly overhead as clouds gather to remove any tranquil calm before yet another sea storm rolls in.

Stormy

Apocalypse Comes

This cross stitch pattern is a pre-apocalyptic survival homage perfect for those with a penchant for the dark, deep, and unknown. It’s a haunting scene that stitches together an old castle held upright by giant spider webs in the foreground, blackened trees and a night sky full of taunted souls all amidst a silent landscape. With its intensely hued palette of blues and it's red sun this pattern captures the misery of pre-apocalypse life with ease.

Apocalypse Comes

Halloween Forest

Get into the season with this spooky Halloween Forest pattern. Perfect for hoping into the witchy spirit, this easy to follow cross stitch pattern features a haunted tree and glowing pumpkins, living in a misty forest – full of a rich orange palette and a dusky blue green sky, it's sure to leave you inspired! Enjoy stitching this delightful project today in time for Halloween!

Halloween Forest

Other bits

There is also two galleries you an view with one called Finished stitches and the other called Works in Progress as well as my blog which includes topics like cross stitch, gardening, animals and now Witchy stuff too

ModXStitch on social media

Whether you use Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest, this site is easy to follow for news on special offers, sales and of course new patterns.

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

Or why not, if you're so interested, join the group at Facebook | modXstitch

where you can chat with other stitchers as well as share your WIPs and Finishes.

Which threads to use part 3 – and I’m off

 And I’m off.. Delighted to try out the CXC threads

And i’m off… I’ve finally managed to ‘bobbinate’ all the threads and start stitching.I gridded the fabric as I’m great at miscounting! First time gridding so fingers crossed it’ll help! Also my first time parking too so hopefully I won’t get to muddled. So far so good but it’s only been 6 different colours! I’m also railroading to try and keep it neat.

Trying to grid the fabric

Finally managed to get started

I love the way the CXC feels so soft in the hand and covers really well. I’m stitching 2 stands over 1 hooked on 18ct. I had no idea, however, that my eyesight is worse than when I was 20 🤣. 18ct is small. Luckily I have my magnifying glass light. It’s been indispensable in the evenings. I changed from the roll frame to a hoop partly because my chair reclines and the frame was a bit too far away but mostly because Monty can’t sit on the hoop!

Pattern Keeper app

I’m also giving Pattern keeper app a go (available on Google play for Android devices). I thought it wouldn’t be so good but….

…the pattern imports great and after assigning colour numbers to the symbols it’s a game changer for me. You can zoom in and out. It gives you your Stitch count for the day and the percentage of the pattern completed. You can even frog and mark the parked threads. I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t tried it yet (and has an Android!)

So onwards and upwards. Hopefully I’ll finish this piece before Christmas…2024🤣

Thanks for reading which threads to use part 3

Sam

What? Were you using this?

Which threads to use part 2 – CXC has arrived …

 Really excited! The CXC has arrived

The CXC has arrived ! The other day the post lady delivered a large pack of cross stitch threads way quicker than anticipated.  Well packaged and not tangled was a good start.  The spanking new 18 count (settled on 18 count aida for Python) aida arrived today – ordered 2 metres so have plenty for 3 or 4 projects. I’m ready to go.  I think I might grid the fabric first so I won’t get too lost while stitching. The printer’s just spent it’s lunch hour producing the pattern (I print on high quality to make sure the symbols print properly) and I’ve downloaded the PDF to my phone in case I need to enlarge a section.  So now I just need to sort out all the threads and get them ‘in position’ as it were.  I’m quite excited to try out the CXC threads. They’re so much softer to the touch than DMC and a little thicker so I’m going to test a small square to see if I need to stitch with 1 or 2 strands.  Photos of my thread delivery – they didn’t have the newer DMC numbers in CXC so they sent DMC for those.

Thanks for reading which threads to use part 2

Sam

Grr...I'm a tiger!

Which threads to use part 1 – To DMC or not to DMC

 Happy there’s a great cross stitch thread market…DMC, CXC?

So I’ve decided to start a new cross stitch pattern… Balance Achieved available from modXstitch

 Original photo

 Cross stitch mock up 

It’s actually a photo of my cat Python so it seemed like a good place to start. So, it’s the smaller version, just 333 x 350 stitches and 73 different colours. The question I asked myself was should I use DMC threads or try the much talked about CXC threads? Having priced up the threads needed I’ve decided to try out the CXC (€32 for 250 skeins of choice from AliExpress)    So here’s the exciting thing (for me anyway!) – the threads have arrived in France, woohoo. Should be just a 1 or 2 days now before they arrive. I feel a photo shoot coming on upon arrival!    Once I’ve seen the threads I can decide on which count to use – I’m leaning to towards 14, 16 or 18 at the moment.  I’ll post photos from time to time and give my opinion on the CXC threads – secretly hopping them to be good as that’s save heaps of money with all the patterns I want to do!

Thanks for reading which threads to use part 1

Sam

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