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Almost there.

The red fill is nearly finished, and the lettering is finally starting to hit the way I pictured it.

Pausing this one for a model stitch next — but I’ll be back to finish it.

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Close view of a nearly completed blackwork cross stitch with red stitched background text layered behind bold outlined lettering on grey hand-dyed fabric.
March 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Progress on a trimmed version of Battle (art by Daniel Eskridge). Working through the sky section first — lots of sunrise/sunset tones. It’ll be a while before I reach the ship, but I’m really liking how the colors are looking so far.
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Small portion of the sky background on a large full-coverage cross stitch piece. Show is section of pink showing through a dark brown.
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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New colorway: Winter Sky

Cool blue tones with cloudy marbling and deeper stormy patches.

Each piece is dyed separately in small batches, so every cut will have slightly different movement in the color.

Available on Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana.

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A folded piece of blue and gray marbled cross-stitch fabric centered on a larger matching fabric background, showing the cloudy dye pattern of the Winter Sky colorway.
March 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Just finished Twigs and Tea by Fine Frog Stitching. A cozy woodland design with lots of fun details and some really cute animal friends. This was a great cozy fall stitch - and as a tea-lover, it was perfect for me. 🧵🍵🌿

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A finished cross-stitch piece titled “Twigs and Tea” by Fine Frog Stitching. The design shows a cozy woodland scene with intertwined branches, leaves, and a table set for tea service - complete with cake, stitched in soft, earthy and muted tones.
December 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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.

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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.
September 25, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Progress update on Dark Queen of the Earth by Autumn Lane Stitchery! I’ve just started Part 5, which is the section between the green/teal dress and the rosy petal dress section. Excited to see how the forest elements develop here. 🌿🧵

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A partially completed cross-stitch piece from the Dark Queen of the Earth SAL by Autumn Lane Stitchery. The visible section shows the lower part of a flowing dress in teal, green, pink, and warm gold tones. Behind the figure, a large tree twists upward behind the dress with roots, vines, flowers, mushrooms, and small forest details. The fabric a pale green with a subtle shimmer.
January 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Tea’s hot, cookies are warm. Cozy days are made for creating and fresh ideas. (And pretending there's no snow on the ground)

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A mug with cats on it full of hot tea with a plate of cookies next to it for breakfast.
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Day 15 of my stitchy advents brought a nicely paired set: light grey linen fabric from CCS and a snowflake finishing board from BNS, used in the model stitch for yesterday’s pattern.
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Advent day 15 packages - a light cream box with a train driving through a forest on it. And a blue bag with a winter village scene.
December 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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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.

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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.
June 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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A little quiet over the holidays, but here’s my latest progress on The Grand Library by Heaven and Earth Designs. Slow stitching, steady progress, and very satisfying. I also have a big restock coming up and two new colors on the way — more soon.
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A close-up of a cross-stitch project in progress. On the far left, an astronaut stands beside a stack of oversized books that are larger than the surrounding elements and slightly tipped. Near the top edge of the unstitched area, a woman rides a red, hover-bike-like vehicle. The colors are vivid blues, greens, and orange-red tones. The lower right side of the fabric remains unstitched.
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Bold or soft?

Kihada or Merlot.

Warm and natural, or deep and dramatic.

The fabric you start with can completely change how a pattern feels.

What are you stitching on right now?

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Two hand-dyed fabrics placed side by side at a slight angle. Left is Kihada, a soft natural yellow. Right is Merlot, a rich wine red with subtle tonal variation.
March 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Progress update on the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch: I just finished the peacock section with all its detailed backstitching. Stitched on my Beach Vibes fabric: etsy.me/49bJ977

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Close-up of a cross-stitched peacock from the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch. The peacock features detailed backstitching outlining feathers and decorative elements, showing intricate line work and careful stitching. A partially finished cross-stitch piece from the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch. A variety of birds occupy the aviary with room for several more to come.
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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.

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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.
September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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.

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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.
June 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Day 8 of my stitchy advents brought a fun pair from CCS and BNS. These little daily surprises have been such a bright spot this month. Ready to keep going!

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Day 8 advent - a small teal box with a dove and a large red envelope with different colors presents on it. Winter forest themed Washi tape. Iron on design that says I'd rather be stitching
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Weekend stitchy advent catch-up! Sharing Days 5–7 together since things got busy, but opening them all at once was a delight. Back on track and ready for Day 8 today!

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Caterpillar Cross Stitch needle minder - an image of a snowglobe with a winter scene showing a cabin in the woods. All sorts of floss - a variety of white, red, gree, teal, yellow, and black DMC floss "Holiday Trimming" pattern from Carolyn Manning Designs - a motif style Christmas pattern with holly, bells, and ornaments. Also some candy canes. Metallic red floss (so shiny) and a christmas sweater needleminder that matches the floss perfectly - love when two different boxes work together.
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Bogwater is a vibrant blend colors in shades of brown, blue, purple, and green. Such a fun mix!

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A variety of 5 fabric pieces overlaid. Each has a slightly different mix of blue, purple, brown and green in a marbled pattern.
April 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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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.

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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.
June 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Neptune features a striking blend of blue, green, and yellow swirls that remind me space and planets. Available in Aida, evenweave, and linen.

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June 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Day 13 of my stitchy advents was small but very useful. CCS included a cute Christmas stocking needleminder, and BNS added brown and white floss skeins—both colors I use all the time.

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Day 14 advent packages - one a beige box with a white owl on it, the other a light pink bag with presents, bells, ornaments, and springs of greenery on it. A Christmas stocking needleminder with floss, presents, and a candy cane showing at the top. One skein of brown (801) and 2 skeins of 6835 (white) floss.
December 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Day 12 of my stitchy advents was a really good one. CCS included a stunning pair of iridescent stork stitching scissors, and BNS added a beautiful fabric that’s already sparking ideas for future projects. A joy to open today.

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Day 12 advent packages. A rectangular blue box with three presents on it and a light blue bag with three snowmen (my boxes must have coordinated ahead of time because there are many days they seem to go together. Irridescent stork thread scissors from Caterpillar Cross Stitch Nocturne 32ct linen from Picture This Plus. A medium grey with some really subtle marbling to it.
December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Day 10 of my stitchy advents brought more festive surprises from CCS and BNS. I really like how these calendars include a wide mix of items throughout the month.

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Two advent day 10 packages. A rectangular olive green box with a winter forest cabin. A blue bag with a mug of hot chocolate on it. I coaster (I think) with a bright cheery pink background that says Don't forget Santa's Milk
December 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Creeping Mist is back — small restock, more on the way soon. Check the shop for current availability.

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Hand-dyed Creeping Mist cross stitch fabric showing the full fabric lineup on dark wood.
September 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Day 20 of my stitchy advents brought a cozy pair: a keychain with a mini cabin pattern from CCS and a piece of 32ct Linen from BNS in a lovely warm neutral. Always happy to add beautiful fabric to the stash.

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Advent day 20 packages. a small blue box with a Christmas tree on it, and a large green bag with a simple map of a Christmas town. Pattern (chart blocked) and supplies for a mini-keyring stitch. The pattern is a small cabin on sparkly Aida. Lambswool 32 ct linen from Wichelt - a very netural beige color.
December 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Day 9 advent goodies! CCS added more floss (I really think something’s coming), but the highlight was BNS — an incredibly soft, gorgeous Christmas blanket that made my whole morning. Loving these daily surprises.

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Day 9 advent packages - a small teal box with a sprig of something (not sure what) on it. A very large bag with a polar bear wearing a scarf - super cute. Three DMC floss skiens - mint green, light grey, and pastel pink. A very soft and snuggly Christmas-themed blanket with all sort of motifs on a light grey/blue background. Including gingerbread men, ornaments, scissors, thread, 'Noel", and more.
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM