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Saturday, February 16, 2008

258. Cross-Stitch Skull

Cross-stitched Thread on Aida (art 4in x 4in). This is the first time I've done cross-stitching and it took 8 hours to do this much!

UPDATE: You can now download a PDF of the original pattern I designed for this HERE. As always if you use it please send me a picture!
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17 comments:

  1. b13February 17, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    I don't have that sort of patience... but thanks to you we have this image :)

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  2. Blandy SnorhalFebruary 17, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    Cross stitching does take forever! Just be lucky you got to stick with one colour. Also, over time, it can mess up your eyes. Ask my mom and her giant magnifying glass.

    Looks great though! Worth it!

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  3. KeltieFebruary 17, 2008 at 2:11 AM

    Fantastic! I love this one. You'd probably rock at a more freeform embroidery style, too.

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  4. The Lone Beader®February 17, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    Love it! :D

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  5. UnknownFebruary 17, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Any chance you could point us at the pattern? I have friends who would love that...

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  6. kellyFebruary 17, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    This is great! Cross-stitch is time-consuming, but the end product is worth it!

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  7. mimFebruary 17, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Oh, I like this one a lot. Imagine tea towels or napkins with this design. Yes!

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  8. NoahFebruary 17, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks all!

    And in case you are actually brave enough to try your own cross-stitch project I've just posted my original pattern for download!

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  9. KimFebruary 18, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    I guess that answers my first question: whether you plotted the design before stitching.

    Noah! You really are a crafty one, I'm impressed. I will definitely do this little number (eventually). I might try it with white thread on black aida or linen.

    My other question: what does the back look like, and are you brave enough to email me a pic? :D

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  10. kellyApril 21, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Thanks for this pattern! I am excited to report that I have begun my cross-stitch skull!

    If you'd like to check out my work in progress, I've posted it here. I've never successfully completed a cross-stitch project before -- I'll be sure to let you know if/when I finish this one.

    Great blog -- thanks for the daily inspiration!

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  11. gothicgalxSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    i love cross stitching, i cant wait to start stitching this!

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  12. JudyBadFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I just got my first cross stitch kit this weekend! I'm REALLY looking forward to rocking this skull!!

    thanks a bunches!

    -MissJudyBad.

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  13. WyrdbyrdOctober 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks so much for the pattern. I'm gonna love stitching this and my kids are gonna love getting it for Christmas.

    Excellent design. I'll send a pic when I finish.

    Again, thank you.

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  14. JenniferJune 21, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151029792275917&set=a.406655965916.196633.562405916&type=3&theater

    Not sure if you can see that, but it's a skull with a dragon wrapped around it. I have about say 50 hours in it so far.

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  15. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    thanks for this awesome pattern!

    you can see mine here:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/146578162844601192/

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  16. UnknownSeptember 5, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    I did mine in grey and it turned out awesome

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  17. Erin WiggleAugust 26, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    I love this little pattern! Thanks for sharing. Here's my take: https://instagram.com/p/61NhKfrwgi/

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