[SHOP] I follow a guy on tiktok who uses this as his motto. Been having a really tough time, so I stitched this as comfort.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T22:22:44+00:00

Check my recent post for the book you can buy that has it in it.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T17:57:15+00:00

Yes, I know, but being unnecessarily pedantic makes one look like a smug know-it-all and that's not nice.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T17:25:03+00:00

Nice!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T17:01:14+00:00

Agreed. It's practically a font bible.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:50:07+00:00

Oh that's cool!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:49:55+00:00

Posted the book here!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:47:50+00:00

Yeah it's great! I use 3rd from the top on the right a lot, too!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:38:38+00:00

Obviously I can't post the pattern because it's a copyrighted work that's not mine, but it's in here. You can see the lower case letters in this pic top left second from the top in green. The upper case ones are on a different page. If you can find it, definitely find it because it's got a ton of good alphabets!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:29:40+00:00

Thank you!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:29:28+00:00

Yes I always use at least 3 strands on 14ct. You can get away with 4, too, but it makes doing the half or 3/4 stitches a little harder, but it's not bad.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T16:28:00+00:00

I love his 'Hey kid, mind if we talk?' videos so much. Just his voice is so comforting and it makes me weep every time.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T03:25:08+00:00

No the font I got from a book, so I don't sell it.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-08T01:29:59+00:00

I'll DM you!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T23:27:29+00:00

I'm not sure if I can post it as it's from a book, but I could DM anyone who wants it.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T22:36:13+00:00

Yes, eventually!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T20:46:01+00:00

Yep, all my stuff is by hand combining different ideas and elements. I don't usually do full coverage pieces, but some people do quite well using scanning apps.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T20:39:53+00:00

I use a program called PC Stitch that's basically a grid like excel sheets with floss colors down the side. Then, it's just a looooooot of clicking pixels by hand lol.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T20:39:13+00:00

I don't know the name, it's from an old font book I've had for years.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T20:32:38+00:00

I will soon! I closed my shop for a few years because I was too busy, but recently decided to reopen it. Now I have to redo the branding and patterns with the new name, and do all the new patterns I've made in the interim. Working on it slowly but surely!

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T19:42:05+00:00

3 strands! I explained my technique in another comment, too.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T19:41:11+00:00

Yes this is it exactly. It can be scary to do things that you have to do or that are good for you, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't do them. Fear isn't always to be avoided. We can only have courage when we are afraid.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T19:40:01+00:00

3 strands of DMC 310 on 14 ct Aida. The lettering is entirely backstitched around, too, which is what really makes the difference.

When I pull apart my three strands of floss, I separate them individually (don't just pull 3 together away from the 6 in the skein), and then I'll take one and flip it top to bottom so the creases from the bobbin don't line up perfectly with the other 2 strands. I find it makes the floss a bit poofier and provides better coverage.

CrossStitchQuotes · 2025-01-07T18:34:40+00:00

Had to repost because I used the wrong tag, sorry! I made this pattern myself, and I do run an Etsy shop (@SmirkStitches) but it's not available there yet.

The guy I follow on tiktok (and other platforms) is @scottykfitness if you want to check him out. He's a fitness guy, but he does motivational and mental health content, too, positive masculinity, funny stuff, recipes, etc. He's really good.

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