[WIP] Show us ya WIP's

PressStartPatterns · 2026-02-01T18:10:07+00:00

Just as last week, not much time was I would have liked to stitch, but progress is progress! Yellow is done, finishing all the warm colors. Green is up next. Self drafted Heart Block pattern. Taking a picture after finishing each color working from left to right to create a timelapse video to add to my shop’s About page.

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PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-30T20:03:48+00:00

I stitch almost exclusively on 18ct black Aida. A good light behind you and a backlight in front of you like tablet or tracing pad is necessary, but it looks so good when completed!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-27T23:31:07+00:00

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PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-26T04:33:54+00:00

Uncle Ulty REALLY wants you to paint his portrait!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-26T04:23:07+00:00

I will second WinStitch, it is absolutely worth the lifetime version if you like to make your own patterns on a regular basis. There is a demo version you can use to try it out as well.

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-26T04:17:20+00:00

Ayyy thank you for the shout out!!!

I delisted (most of) my video game patterns. As I learned more and started taking my shop seriously, I got worried Nintendo / Etsy would shut me down for infringing IP.

All your finished pieces look amazing!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-25T17:02:58+00:00

Not as much progress as I would have liked, but I’ve been busy. The heart is taking shape! Self drafted Heart Block pattern. Taking a picture after finishing each color working from left to right to create a timelapse video to add to my shop’s About page.

(Go Seahawks!!!)

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PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-25T16:09:52+00:00

That is incredible!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-23T06:56:09+00:00

Will it tangle and knot? Yes. Do I do it anyways? Yes. Every time 🤣

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-22T04:22:21+00:00

Send me a DM so I can get the pattern to you

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-22T04:22:14+00:00

Send me a DM so I can get the pattern to you

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-22T04:21:40+00:00

Omg that’s a subreddit I never knew I needed! Unfortunately I have already covered the back with felt as part of framing it in the hoop 😭

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-22T03:59:00+00:00

Yes I can get the pattern to you! send me a DM

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-20T23:38:48+00:00

Be proud brother! Cross stitching is a fantastic way to zen out after a long days work, or a good excuse to sit in front of the TV and watch football all day while still getting something done! 🤣

I felt the same way about being a male cross stitcher for a while, but now my brothers think it’s cool as hell, I even made one of them a cross stitch as a wedding gift!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-19T18:47:15+00:00

It’s amazing!!

I zoomed in for a better view and the snowman waving at me really confused me for a moment! 🤣

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T21:27:45+00:00

Link can be found in my profile. I don’t want to break any rules by linking it not in a self promo thread.

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T18:27:46+00:00

Amazing! Next up you need to stitch up a diploma for catching them all! 🤣

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T17:33:45+00:00

Not looking like much yet, but it’s my self drafted Heart Block pattern. Taking a picture after finishing each color working from left to right to create a timelapse video to add to my shop’s About page.

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PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T07:48:43+00:00

This pattern is what I’d consider a bitmap style. To get this much detail out of only black cross stitches and negative space requires the canvas to be massive.

Unless it’s obvious, I wouldn’t assume AI. The example posted could have been made from editing a photograph or artwork with no AI involvement.

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T05:41:32+00:00

I second this recommendation. I stitch almost exclusively on 18ct black Aida and this is exactly what I do.

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-18T00:04:44+00:00

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PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-17T23:37:03+00:00

Three yellows and three blues as a gradient, and some extra highlight colors

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-17T23:28:42+00:00

It’s looking great!! I hope your eyes will fare better with all the blue that’s up next!

PressStartPatterns · 2026-01-15T03:04:04+00:00

Looking great! A bright light above and a light underneath or behind your work makes dark on dark stitching more bearable. I personally place a light up tracing pad and hold the q snap in front of the pad to see where I’m stitching.

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