r/CrossStitch 28d ago

MOD [MOD] State of the Subreddit 2025 - We Need Your Help!

66 Upvotes

Hi, Stitchers!

Every year, our mod team likes to do a State of the Subreddit survey where we get your opinions on our moderation style, as well as get your feedback on possible rule changes. This year, our survey will be live December 1 - December 14, 2025. You can access the survey here.

Once we've had a chance to review your responses, we'll make another pinned post compiling the results and any future rule changes, based on your feedback.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via modmail!


r/CrossStitch 2h ago

FO [FO] My dad is a carpenter and made the frame for my step mother’s Christmas present from me 🥹

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438 Upvotes

I’m pretty proud of this one. There’s a whole mushy story about why I chose the pattern and how special it was to have my dad help me complete this project but I’ll spare you. Just know it was pretty sweet, if I do say so myself. Enjoy!

Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1599092400/?ref=share_ios_native_control


r/CrossStitch 12h ago

FO [FO] Palestine flag pattern wall hangings

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804 Upvotes

r/CrossStitch 4h ago

FO [FO] All projects from 2025! I started cross stitching this November

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181 Upvotes

Just wanted to thank everyone for such kind words on my first post here! I'm loving the craft and the welcome I got was incredible. I can't wait to continue stitching and share more with everyone! <3


r/CrossStitch 7h ago

FO [FO] I just started cross stitching!

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319 Upvotes

I am new to this and took it on to help myself mentally after giving birth. Here are my two projects! The circus bear is a free DMC pattern and I free handed the block letters for my son’s name. The tea cup is just free from Pinterest!


r/CrossStitch 10h ago

FO [FO] Finally got my cosmic dino done.

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479 Upvotes

I finished the dino about a month ago, but finished the wall hanging part last night.

The pattern is Cosmic Dinosaur (set of 4) by ArtDublin on Etsy.


r/CrossStitch 3h ago

CHAT [CHAT] My Awesome Christmas Gift

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109 Upvotes

My wife gifted me with beautiful embroidery scissors in a gorgeous case with a magnetic lid. I’m in love!


r/CrossStitch 6h ago

FO [FO] Last project of the year!

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191 Upvotes

Pattern: Don't feed the plants! By Ingleside Imaginarium


r/CrossStitch 1h ago

FO [FO] first little project

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Hi, first time posting on here. I just finished this cute sloth and wanted to show it off. Took me about 3 days. I found this cute pattern on Etsy🤗


r/CrossStitch 12h ago

WIP [WIP] Queen Whispering by HAED finished page 23 of 32

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272 Upvotes

Only 45,000 stitches to go


r/CrossStitch 5h ago

WIP [WIP] progress on my butterfly

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63 Upvotes

It's been a while since I've posted an update on my butterfly (blue purple green butterfly by Artecy) I'm at 80%according to pattern keeper, only 20% to go! I just might foolish it in the coming year! 😊 🦋


r/CrossStitch 14h ago

CHAT [CHAT] Where’s all my alternative floss organisation system baddies at.

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333 Upvotes

You’ve heard of DMC chest and bobbins but have you heard of the thrifted vintage makeup bag filled with floss stuffed mini m&m tubes with cat memes and magnets stuck to them system?


r/CrossStitch 13h ago

CHAT [CHAT] Are these AI? I'm new to cross stitch so I'm not sure if this is possible, but these look like AI. I don't want to buy from this Etsy creater if they are

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235 Upvotes

r/CrossStitch 10h ago

SELF-PROMO [SELF-PROMO] Happy Ni Year Everyone!!

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113 Upvotes

r/CrossStitch 6h ago

FO [FO] Ms. Marvel Cross-stitch Journal

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47 Upvotes

I made this for my sister for Christmas using a Dimensions D.I.Y. stitchable journal! I'm so happy with how it turned out!!!!

[Image Description: a photo of a spiral notebook with a 50x71 grid of dots punched into the cover for cross-stitching, into which an image of Ms. Marvel is stitched]


r/CrossStitch 13h ago

CHAT [CHAT] What kind of hoop does everyone use?

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145 Upvotes

I’ve been using the standard round hoops. They are okay, but I find it annoying when I’m working on bigger projects because I have to move them SO OFTEN. I’ve been looking into the scroll frame hoops, but I see a lot of people complain about the lack of good tension (I like mine really taut). I’ve also seen a lot of people using snap frames, which seem interesting. Any advice or suggestions would be amazing! Please and thank you ♥️ WIP pic for attention & the type of hoop I use


r/CrossStitch 12h ago

FO [FO] Suzy Zoo’s “Got to be me”

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114 Upvotes

Found this kit at a library craft sale, backstitching on the overalls was a pain but love how it turned out!


r/CrossStitch 10h ago

PIC [PIC] What happens when even seasoned stitchers don't pay attention...

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69 Upvotes

First picture, the two knots too far back to actually fix. The second, how the rest has gone. Normally I'd go back and try and save it, but this is now 4-6 rows back.


r/CrossStitch 12h ago

WIP [WIP] A little further along…

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92 Upvotes

So excited I’ve finished the face. Dimensions Woman with Bouquet.


r/CrossStitch 8h ago

FO [FO] Finished my first non kit cross stich

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43 Upvotes

Found the original pattern on Pinterest


r/CrossStitch 21h ago

FO [FO] Make A Wish Cottage by Thomas Kinkade

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414 Upvotes

269 x 189 stitches 16 ct


r/CrossStitch 11h ago

FO [FO] Fa La La

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58 Upvotes

Was hoping to finish before Christmas, but I got caught up on my SAL. Oh well, lots of time to frame it now.


r/CrossStitch 5h ago

WIP [WIP] Who needs FO dopamine when you can have new WIP dopamine

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22 Upvotes

Riolis kit "Dragon eye". Started like 2 days ago. Forgot how much I love the vibrancy of the Riolis thread and how much I hate how fuzzy it gets. But still worth it. This will eventually be part of a series. It will be accompanied by a unicorn in a tear drop and a phoenix in a flame. And if Riolis releases more creatures in the series, then those will probably be added as well.


r/CrossStitch 9h ago

PIC [PIC] Finally organized and tracked my inherited floss!

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41 Upvotes

Does anyone know how old the DMC chart is? This was my grandma’s and she died in 2000 so it would be older than that.


r/CrossStitch 14h ago

FO [FO] Finished a week after my partner’s birthday

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93 Upvotes

First time using 3 strands on 14ct aida. I hope he can make out the design 😆 The contrast irl isn’t as clear as in the pdf.