Just finished stitching Ghoulish Pumpkin by Ruth @craftwithcartwright. I love the stylized depiction of the pumpkin, stem, and leaves, emblazoned with all kinds of spooky skulls. #crossstitch #xstitch #ghoulishpumpkin #halloween #craftwithcartwright #halloween2026

Happy Fall! The autumnal equinox is at 8:05 pm today on the U.S. east coast. I decided to stage a "glamor" shot of my recently stitched version of Happy Fall Acorn by @robinpickens.bsky.social to celebrate the official start of fall this evening. #crossstitch #xstitch #happyfall #autumn #acorns

To celebrate the imminent change of seasons I stitched up this delightful little cross stitch pattern called Happy Fall Acorn from @robinpickens.bsky.social. #crossstitch #xstitch #autumn #happyfall #happyfallacorn

It is beginning to feel like autumn, the start of Pumpkin Spice season. To celebrate, I stitched this cute little opossum, one of the Pumpkin Spice Pals designed by @thecozydh.bsky.social from the Autumn 2026 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. #pumpkinspice #crossstitch #xstitch #autumn #opossum

For some folks, September marks the beginning of Pumpkin Spice season. To celebrate, I stitched these two cute Pumpkin Spice Pals by @thecozydh.bsky.social from the Autumn 2026 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. #pumpkinspice #crossstitch #xstitch #autumn

I love getting "snail mail" and just finished stitching this cute little pattern from @thecozydh.bsky.social called Mr. Snailman. I haven't figured out what to do with it yet, but for fun I staged a little photo of the piece on a postal envelope for Priority Mail. #crossstitch #xstitch #snailman

I just finished stitching the final part of the delightful Summer Solstice Stitch-Along by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social. Thanks for a truly enjoyable stitch. #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL #summer

I just finished stitching this fierce-looking opossum by Marianna at @crossstitchwithart . One version of the pattern had "Screaming is Self-Care," but I kind of like it without words, so I may call it done at this point. #crossstitch #xstitch #crossstitchwithart #opossum #lgbtq

I just finished part 5 (of 6) of the wonderful Summer Solstice Stitch-Along by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social that included some border motifs in the bottom area. I wonder what's coming next week? #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL #summer

I just finished stitching a new bee in part 4 (of 6) of the wonderfully delightful Summer Solstice SAL by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social. I love the bite-sized pieces each week that let keep pace with the project. #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL #summer

I just finished stitching part 3 (of 6) of the delightful Summer Solstice SAL by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social. I just love the way this pattern is stitching up as a new part is released each week. #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL #summer

I just finished stitching part 2 (of 6) of the delightful Summer Solstice SAL by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social . "Bees have been a symbol of the summer solstice since ancient times" and I love the way the design is emerging. #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL

I was delighted today to receive the final portion of the Pride Besties SAL by @samanthatextiles.bsky.social and immediately stitched Tom, the cute little gay earthworm. What a cool and wonderful group of supportive friends. 🏳️‍🌈 #crossstitch #xstitch #pride #pride2026 #PrideBestiesSAL

I am often reluctant to join a SAL for fear of falling behind, but when I saw this cute little bee (that I just finished stitching), I couldn't resist joining the Summer Solstice SAL by @snarkyandmodern.bsky.social and @becoproductions.bsky.social . #crossstitch #xstitch #summersolsticeSAL

Just finished stitching the 3rd part (of 4) of the Pride Besties Stitch-A-Long by Samantha @samanthatextiles.bsky.social with the addition of Alyx the non-binary dolphin with their handmade rainbow garland . #pride #pridebesties #pridemonth #pride2026 #nonbinary #transgender #LGBTQ

It was uplifting to see so many countries in the Pride Parade yesterday in Washington DC, including Canada, the UK, Ireland, the Nordic countries, Switzerland, and others, a joyous celebration for folks of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Love is love. 🏳️‍🌈 #pride #pridemonth #pride2026 #lgbtqia+

There is nothing better during Pride Month than showing your support to other members of the community. This morning I'm delivering this little Pride Frog with the lesbian flag by CJ @stitchystark.bsky.social to a friend. #crossstitch #xstitch #Pride #pridemonth #pride

Just finished stitching Part 2 (of 4) of the Pride Besties SAL by @samanthatextiles.bsky.social. I wonder what creature will be in today's release. This is so much fun! #PrideBesties #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA+ #crossstitch #xstitch #Pride2026

Today, at the request of a friend, I stitched up this little winking frog holding the Lesbian Pride flag, as designed by @stitchystark.bsky.social, one of 9 different flags in their Pride Frogs pattern. #crossstitch #xstitch #pride #pride2026 #pridemonth #lesbianpride

I feel especially inspired to stitch during Pride Month. This morning I finished stitching this little Pride Flag project in the Progress Pride Flag colors, designed by CJ Stark @stitchystark.bsky.social, one of nine Pride flags in the pattern. #crossstitch #xstich #pride #pride2026 #pridemonth

Today I finished the rainbow flag Pride version of one of Sweden's cryptids, the Great Lake monster (Storsjöodjuret in Swedish) by @ingerscrafts.bsky.social . I love this simple, graphic representation of the legendary creature. #Pride #pride2026 #ingerscrafts #storsjoodjuret #crossstitch #xstitch

Just finished stitching this fun little pattern called Snakespeare, designed by DH @thecozydh.bsky.social. "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest..." I just love the rosy cheeks of the skull. :) #Snakespeare #TheCozyDHStitchery #crossstitch #xstitch #shakespeare

Finished stitching Goblin Pride by @thecozydh.bsky.social and chose to colorize the letters of "Be Proud" with some of the colors of the flag. Happy Pride Month! #Pride #pridemonth #pride2026 #crossstitch #xstitch #LGBTQIA+

Happy Pride Month! I am working on Goblin Pride, a newly released pattern by @thecozydh.bsky.social that includes the intersex-inclusive Pride Progress flag. I've finished the flag and will start on the goblin flag bearer and the words, "Be Proud." #pridemonth #pride2026 #crossstitch #xsttich

Just finished a couple of heraldic motifs from a book that I bought in Vienna, Austria in the 1990's. I believe the book contains historical and traditional cross stitch patterns from a museum, but I am not sure, because it is entirely in German. #crossstitch #xstitch #heraldicmotifs

Today I finished stitching Take a Book, Leaf a Book, a new pattern by @manda-infinitybear.bsky.social . "The travelling bookshelf shambles along, steady in its mission to deliver new worlds to those in need." I love this woodland version of a tiny library. #crossstitch #xstitch #infinitybeardesigns

I decided to stitch another version of Bella's Garden by @thecozydh.bsky.social, this time on 18 ct black Aida. I initially stitched this little springtime pattern on a lighter fabric, but have to admit the soft pastel colors really pop on the darker fabric. #thecozydh, #crossstitch, #bellasgarden

Today I put my final stitches in the delightful Skyline Stretch by @manda-infinitybear.bsky.social . As she described it, "The kitty lazily stretches in front of the skyscraper and gently bats at the windows, softly meowing for yummy treats and head scritches." #crossstitch #xstitch #skylinestretch

Today I stitched up this newly released springtime pattern by @thecozydh.bsky.social called Bellas's Garden. I love the soft pastel colors of the flowers that surround the little cat in the center. #thecozydhstitchery, #crossstitch, #xstitch, #bellasgarden

This bright orange fabric seems to scream Halloween, but this pattern that I just started by @manda-infinitybear.bsky.social actually has an urban vibe and eventually you'll be able to see why it's called Skyline Stretch. #crossstitch #infinitybear #xstitch #skylinestretch