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I've been bedridden for 5ish years, with some in and out in the last bit. Here's some things that helped me:

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1. Laptop and internet. When I suddenly became disabled right out of college I lost basically all of my friends. People tend to lose touch during those kinds of transitional periods, and honestly I was the friend who was always driving people places so they weren't in the habit of visiting me. Internet access helped keep me connected in some way to other people. For me, it's not the same because I have a very difficult time bonding with others in an online setting, but it was definitely better than staring at a wall.
   
   
2. Get a wheelchair. I recommend an electric wheelchair, because you will be too tired to push around in a manual chair. If transporting a big, two ton chair is something you don't think you can do, try a folding wheelchair with a removeable motor, like the Smart Drive. (They're also waterproof which can be a big boon.) Honestly, having a wheelchair so I could leave the house without being carried was HUGE for me. That and moving to a new home that was wheelchair accessible and on the bus line. I still don't go out super often, because I am still tired a lot, but it has made a big difference in my agency. (People will say "oh no, wheelchair so tragic" but fuck them. Wheelchairs are a goddamned blessing. Being unable to get out of bed sucks, and wheelchairs are the magic that lets you move around.)
   
   
3. Acceptance. For me, a really huge thing was accepting that the condition I have (EDS/POTS) is lifelong. It cannot ever be cured, only managed. There is so much going on in lack of control of your life, and as I am mildly a control freak, that was REALLY hard for me to adjust to. We are taught a lot of negative things about being disabled, but in truth humans are extremely adaptable. Much more than we realize. We can enjoy life even with extreme restrictions on us. We can adapt! This too, shall become normal. And that's actually a good thing. When you accept that your body may just suddenly quit on you, you can make better decisions on how you spend the energy you have on good days. You can enjoy life with what you have, and know that it may not last. But that's okay. This too shall pass. Roll with the blows. Making friends with other disabled people, disabled people with conditions all over the spectrum, can help you see that being bedridden is just another way of life. It's normal, and a lot of people live normal, happy lives while mostly being in bed. And that's okay.
   
   
4. Don't overdo your good days. Many conditions have good and bad days. If this is true for you, you'll be able to do more some days than others, and it can be tempting to get everything crammed in that you can. For folks who are generally healthy but have been bedridden due to a temporary illness, pushing through can help them get rid of deconditioning. If, like me, your illness affects bodily functions necessary to sustain life, then pushing yourself on good days will actually damage your organs and make you sicker over time. And man, did I push lol. Instead, do **less** than you are physically able to do on good days. Leave yourself a lot of comfort cushion. The goal is to try to do just a little bit every day, whether good or bad, and hold on to that. Don't ever start doing more until you can go two weeks in your routine without any problems. This will protect you from huge backlashes and help you stabilize your baseline health. (This was a really hard lesson to learn!)
   
   
5. Hobbies, hobbies, hobbies. Seriously, connect with things you love that you can do while sick. It is so easy to lose sight of yourself and the things you love when you are perpetually in a crisis. Read. (With brain fog, I can't read well anymore and I've always had a hard time understanding audio, so I do both at once and that seems to work for me.) Draw. (Get a drawing tablet, Bamboo Create is a good start, or get a scanner for traditional arts.) Write. (If you like to write, you can do it on your own or start working on a project with others online.) Learn to program. (I develop a type of video game called a visual novel!) Knit. (I can't get ahold of the tension, but I use a mechanical knitting machine-- this is the best one for the price and it saves a lot of fatigue as well.) Try needle felting. (You can make cute 3D animals with wool while working out your anger/frustration by stabbing things with needles.) Learn to mold clay sculptures. (I eventually want to make to-scale Pokemon figures.) Watch movies/shows. (I watch a lot of anime on crunchyroll or from nyaa torrents.) Try tabletop gaming! (Like Dungeons and Dragons type stuff, but there's lots of different genres. Ryuutama is a really nice, relaxing one! Exalted is about being a demi-god badass. Blue Rose or Queen's Cavaliers are both really neat and diverse worlds. There's something for everyone, plus can get a lot of social activity in without much physical requirements.)

I highly encourage learning to cross stitch! It's so so easy and has been the most therapeutic thing for me. And there are literally endless options of things to create. I started a year ago after putting the stuff on an amazon wish list and got it for Christmas last year and it's seriously the best thing I've ever done. I had absolutely no interests or hobbies that stuck with me until I tried this.

It's also a very inexpensive hobby. Here are the things I put on my Amazon list, just for reference if you or anyone else needed it:

Set of 4 different sized wooden hoops- $11.99 Plastic ones may be easier for some people, I prefer wooden because they're more my style for framing.

Aida 14ct Cloth 12x18- $3.55 14ct Aida is easiest to work with for beginners. The size of this is good for practicing on, get a couple so you can use the other for your first project. You can also purchase large rolls of it when you start becoming obsessed with it. They also come in lots of different colors and easy to dye yourself.

Set of 150 different colored skeins of DMC floss- $15.98 This is a great amount to start off with. It'll last you a long time, and if you ever need more or want new colors, they are very inexpensive from any craft store and Walmart. Usually around $0.25-$0.50. FYI floss splits apart into 6 tiny strings. Start off using only 2-3 strands
Do all 6 and you're gonna have a bad time.

Needles!- $3.49 Can't stitch without needles!

Bobbins and a thread organizer- $6.49 You will need this. I waited too long to get one and ended up have to wind up hundreds of tangled skeins and it took HOURS. Do it before you start practicing. Also write the thread color number on the top of each bobbin with permanent marker. When you use patterns they will be based off the color numbers.

Julie Jackson's subversive cross stitch book- $12.99 If you like those snarky offensive cross stitchings, this is the best book for it. It's also an amazing beginners guide into cross stitching. It has brief instructions on how to start and very simple but adorably offensive patterns. You can also get other books or use YouTube to find instructions on how to get started. I'd also like to suggest going to etsy for patterns. They're pretty cheap and there's endless options.

So about $55 to get started plus shipping, but it'll last you a long time and could be used on many different projects and you won't spend nearly as much when you do need something else.


I realized I over did it with this post but I'm passionate about cross stitching as it's helped me so much to slow my mind down and to have something good and fun to focus on that doesn't take much out of me. If you want to see some of mine, they're floating around in my post history.

As a former anime nerd I have snooped and found some age appropriate potential gifts (I don't know what she's seen though!)

Rylee:

• Boruto Manga vol 1 Sequel to the Naruto manga series, a lot less sad so far
  
  
• Gravity Falls Cinestory Comic vol 1 Gravity Falls is an age appropriate Disney Cartoon that's honestly really cool and unique. The story gets pretty deep so you can enjoy reading it together if you want!
  
  
• Avatar The Last Airbender Complete Series A beautiful epic story about a young protagonist tasked with saving the world from a century old war. If you haven't seen it, watch it with her. This is an American cartoon but it is a must watch
  
  
• Spirited Away If she hasn't seen it, this is one of the most popular Ghibli films. Family appropriate with strong cultural references.
  
  
• The Magic Kingdom of Landover part 1 This includes the first three novels in the series by Terry Brooks. One of the first fantasy novel series I was able to get into at a young age
  
  
• Needle Felting Tool and Project Kit to make some cute plush kitties in a cool crafty way. Might not be good for the 8 year old to try but Rylee should be fine!
  
  
  Trinity:
  
  
• Karakuri Papercraft Book Learn to make mechanical paper sculptures. They're very cool!
  
  
• Paint Your Own Horse Figurine Kit
  
  
• Tetris 3D Puzzle
  
  
• Ducktales Xbox360 Game Awesome remastered video game from the 80's!
  

Thank you for saying they are cute! I enjoyed making all of them.

Here is the Jolteon pattern. This was a ton of fun to make. If/when you make it, don't be scared off by learning to felt like it recommends in the pattern. I put this project away for months because it scared me off, but once I sat down and just did it, it was very, very easy and the results are more refined than just cutting out felt and gluing it on (IMHO).

If you are interested in felting I recommend this starting kit. It's cheap, it has everything you need, and it comes with needles. If you feel the need for a tool to hold the sharp needles, I personally recommend this. Then for every other project you make with crochet, you can finish it off with felting! I've been felting on many of my projects now and I just love the finished look it gives.

Congrats on staying sober! Hugs!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HDATZ

The cross stitch book Twisted Stitches 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch and Embroidery Designs would be awesome. With patterns like a nightmare cottage scene, burlesque zombie portrait, roadkill bunny keychain, and more it just sounds like a funny book :)

Thanks! I actually just got all my stuff at Hobby Lobby. I'm sure any larger craft store would have supplies you're looking for. The workers are always knowledgable in my experience. I bought a small pack of natural colors, and purchased more variety packs as I needed. It seems more economical to buy packs of wool. Since I didnt know if I would like it, I didnt buy more than just a little but bulk also seems like a good move. Amazon seems to have good starter kits.

Something like what's below seems to cover all the stuff I got in store, prolly for cheaper. I dont have experience with this particular kit however. Extra needles is always nice because I've already broken 3 😬
Heidifeathers Needle Felting Starter Kit - Handle, Finger Guards, German Glass Eyes and Instructions - Free Post https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2YSUUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3rERDbSYVS5XJ

Thank you! I had no idea what to do with an oval hoop at first, then I began the first pine tree and thought 'What the hell did I just decide to do..." I'm just glad it's turning out well. I'm incedibly happy with how the trees turned out and I'm really wanting to do a set of hoops with just unique trees.
On the hoop, it was super affordable. It actually came in a group of 4 hoops of different sizes. It isn't actual wood but is a plastic rubber that fits really snugly over a plastic hoop. I've only just started doing embroidery, so I didn't want to buy anything terribly expensive yet. This is just from Amazon, link here -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV88X4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AqTtDbY6D1RWY

I know there are frames on Etsy you can buy to place a finished hoop in that look great too.

Also, auburnhoops.co have some really beautiful hoops. I haven't tried them yet since the hoops are pretty pricy, but I'm definitely considering it.

Hello, this is my first time posting. I just found this sub and I'm obsessed! This is my first project that is full coverage and large. I had done a little growing up but recently picked it back up. My last 2 projects were very small and simple. I wanted to commit to something big and more complicated.

Please any tips or suggestions are SO welcome! I clearly don't have much rhyme to my sewing, just kinda go where my mood takes me.

This pattern is from amazon, colorful deer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CGHYF2I/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_aL6LzbGMSHGR4

It is super simple! All you do is poke at some wool with a needle! This video covers alot of the basics more succintly than I can =) And amazon do some nice looking kits for starters. If you ever try it and want some advice, feel free to PM. I'll try my best!

I got the kit on Amazon. Very simple, took no time at all, but it was a lot of fun. My grandmother LOVES her dog, so hopefully she'll like this too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OY2DUUC?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

I just got into cross-stich and I got this kit. For the price and what you get, you won't beat it at any craft store anyway. I also got the Subversive Cross Stitch book linked below. It is super fun! Etsy has great patterns and Amazon even has some too. Just depends on what you are interested in making.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HBH836/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well let's see, I need this because sometimes you just need to see the word fuck in cross stitch! And I need it because I could totally give these out for Christmas presents!

Or I need this because my daughter has been reading them and is up to this book and she has pestered me for a week to get it for her!

Or my husband needs this because he is a totally awesome, amazing, Dad and veteran and this would be an amazing way to let the world know!!

Here is the Etsy link. This is my second kit from her, such lovely designs and the kits are beautiful as well, if you need any gift ideas!

Edit: Wanted to add that the hoop is from a set I got on Amazon .

Needles for Cross stitching are blunt tipped with a larger eye, not a standard sewing needle. They are usually called tapestry needles. Bohin and John James are my favourite.

DMC is the best thread, and while it is more expensive it is well worth the extra. Cheap floss is very frustrating to work with and can make you think it's you that is the problem and not the quality of the floss. Would not recommend!


Dimentions has some great beginners kits. I'd recommend starting with this one :D

https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-70-74629-Counted-Stitch/dp/B01CUY7SE4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1536773826&sr=8-7&keywords=cross+stitch+kits+beginner

It has everything you need :D

/r/CrossStitch is a great subreddit :D

there’s also pretty cheap and good quality starter kits on amazon! i got this one and it was great! plus prime shipping if you have prime!

Thank you so much! It's 100% 11 count each stitch is 2 threads. This is the kit I used

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07B8M2DVV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But i think it'll be sticking to 14ct in the future! thank you for your kind words though! It's really appreciated haha.

I have been stitching for about three years now. My wife and I were stationed in Korea and most of our free time at night was spent going out with friends to bars and doing other things. Well, she got pregnant and that pretty much ended all the bar hopping. I was surfing Amazon one night and came across the book Twisted Stitches and was hooked from there.

Of course! I purchased them from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2DrYf9g). They’re actually a flexible rubber but have surprisingly good quality and a nice finished look to them.

My therapist tells me to journal a lot and I found this book hilarious https://www.amazon.com/Let-That-Sh-Go-Creating/dp/1250181909
In my 10 and under

But personally art helps me best, I'm trying to get into felting ”stabbing something over and over” https://www.amazon.com/Artec360-Needle-Felting-Succulent-Merino/dp/B071Y5BH5N
In my art list.

I hope you find your solution!

Good work! :)

You should check out this if you like subversive patterns. It's amazing.

I bought a mini embroidery hoop on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FV600ZM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used the shape to get an idea of the size, and then drew the fist on a piece of linen - put that in a larger embroidery hoop that was easier to work with, and then just used different color threads for the outline and inside. Then I took it out of the big hoop, cut it to fit the small one and glued it all together.

For something so small it was more time-consuming than I thought, but also probably because I'm a beginner. I think it took about 6 hours, but it was nice because its relaxing and I can listen to podcasts while working on it :D

These plants - they are clean air plants, and come in 4 inch pots, so they don't take a lot of space. Good for most homes (and, not asking, but they also make self aerating pots that hold more water without water logging roots - that's on my wishlist too - a good add for later when you need to move your plants to a larger pot - plus the extra room for more water means less likely to die from lack of - though I am scatterbrained and still need a reminder on my phone for my plants at home that aren't in my space and easily noticeable- my work plants, though, they thrive!)

Edit: adding more stuff cause I just saw that you ok'd it in the comments, and the one about you and hot sauce (I, too, now am subscribed to r/spicy so thanks to u/lolpengi), and your hobbies in another comment - I have hot sauce and a TON of interesting or gorgeous cross stitch patterns

Bravado Hot Sauces - I have wanted to try the ghost pepper blueberry ever since I saw it on Hot Ones

Cross stitch links:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LQ88NX0/?coliid=IMMZVTQPNAVR1&colid=3RPZNJ3MGKMVY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1576877558/?coliid=I3UA7SIN42VHH2&colid=3RPZNJ3MGKMVY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JZ9TS5Q/?coliid=I3OXO5QU33B3WD&colid=3RPZNJ3MGKMVY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1632504537/?coliid=I1FX6SRBT2TI91&colid=3RPZNJ3MGKMVY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00WEM5RDW/?coliid=I8EZR5Q6262UT&colid=3RPZNJ3MGKMVY&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

If you tell me which pattern you are getting I can give you specifics. But in general all you need is: the cloth to stitch on (common brands are aida and evenweave, and as a beginner you will want to use aida), color thread (called floss, there are several brands like DMC and Anchor), a tapestry needle (it's more blunt than a regular needle), and something to hold your project while you work (typically people use a hoop but I like the q-snap better since it's a square instead of a circle).

Mods informed me my original list got deleted for posting the pattern with the picture.

I did this in 14 count black cloth, and used pink floss for the flowers instead of red like it asked for. I got the pattern from a book on Amazon called "50 Fucking clever designs for your sassy side"

Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 Fcking Clever Designs for Your Sassy Side https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1576877558/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L3KZCbXWZXPQM

That's not a bad idea. I think I'll end up trying to turn a piece of it into a patch and maybe attach it to a small pillow as you suggested.

Does a kit like this have everything I'd need to get started?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HBH836

On some of the reviews it seemed like the cotton fabric that is included is not great for patches. Do you know what cotton fabric would be best to get for a patch?

I usually buy the plain wooden ones. I find them easy to work with and you can paint them whatever color you want! These kinds of hoops have a pretty, antique wood look but they're not real wood, and I haven't worked with them so I can't say if they're comfortable to stitch in.

Thank you so so much! And thank you for the follow as well!!

The hoop belonged to my mom from many years ago & she gave it to me. I found something similar on Amazon though! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072R6JZ5F/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1506485143&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=embroidery+hoop&dpPl=1&dpID=51Ip830ZYgL&ref=plSrch

There are the three heavy hitters for pattern books for subversive cross stitch:

Feminist Cross Stitch

Subversive Cross Stitch

Improper Cross Stitch

You can also find a TON of projects on Etsy to gift your match.

If you want to do something cheaper or less, stitchers can always use more floss (310, White, Ecru, 666 are some key numbers/colors to look for) and aida (cross stitching fabric). Feel free to check out our gift giving guide for other ideas!

You can get starter kits. Like these on Amazon. But I just watched a bunch of YouTube's, there are hundreds of them, and bought a starter kit with a lot of colors on Amazon. I've since started buying wool on Etsy. :) (I hope I formatted this right I'm on mobile.)

Edit: Reformatted now that I'm on my computer.

I started with an all in one kit just to see if I liked it. I'd suggest that, then everything you need to try it out comes in one thing, and if you like it you can buy better equipment later if you want to.

This is the one I used: https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Learn-Hummingbird-Counted-X-Stitch/dp/B001IKGMM6

I just bought some on Amazon since I was in a time pinch, but am really happy with them! They're faux rubber wood. I bought these ones.

So there's a few options for ornaments.
There's a more versatile [plastic hoops](
http://amzn.to/2fLvoyB) that you can glue things to, like the ribbon or rope in the photos. Or you can do a more simple wooden hoop with ribbon.
Either way, just searching for a 3 inch cross stitch hoop works pretty well. There are also plastic hoops like this you can find.

I just finished this kit last week! Luckily the ink comes out fairly easy on the pattern, the color graphs and red "Gangsta" on the top left are a bit harder, but I scrubbed it with mild laundry soap and a small brush and it came out. Just mind the edges because the edge stitching started to come undone on one corner after scrubbing. Unfortunately, the frame it came with is far too small.
I ordered these on Amazon and one of the circles, just barely fits the pattern and is a nicer finish.
4 Pcs Embroidery Hoops Set Cross... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV88X4G?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Yes ! a friend of mine bought me this book a few years back. It's one of the patterns in it !

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/1440309337/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/182-4578772-9288033

Recently moved away from all my friends. Decided to have some fun with cross stitch while binging Netflix shows. Headed back to see them this weekend and made this for a friend moving into his new place.


Pattern is from https://www.amazon.com/Subversive-Cross-Stitch-Clever-Designs/dp/1576877558/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539214818&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=cross+stitch+book&dpPl=1&dpID=61yIDonIkgL&ref=plSrch

I'm in the UK and got it from Hobbycraft, but it's pretty common so could probably get it from Amazon? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimensions-Learn-Craft-Hummingbird-Counted/dp/B001IKGMM6

I got the pattern from Amazon:

Colorful Deer counted cross stitch, Egypt cotton thread , 14ct 42x49cm 150x200 Stith counted cross stitch kits

[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CGHYF2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xdEWDbT91RMKG]()

2 months in so far and loving it!

Here you go 😊

Caydo 4 Pieces Embroidery Hoops Cross Stitch Hoop Imitated Wood Embroidery Circle and Oval Set for Art Craft Sewing and Hanging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9187BJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cP1jDbN2RH6SN

The pattern I am using for Suzy and Sam is: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106039882/pdf-moonrise-kingdom-characters?ref=shop_home_active_8 .

I just always loved that quote and decided it needed to be on my cellphone case. The cell phone case was bought on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DC4TN2C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 .

Thank you! Here’s a link for the one I got ☺️ Caydo 4 Pieces Embroidery Hoops Cross Stitch Hoop Imitated Wood Embroidery Circle and Oval Set for Art Craft Sewing and Hanging

I'm pretty sure it's from Subversive Cross Stitch.

It came with this set: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B8M2DVV/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1.
But I have seen many like it on wish cheaper.

Great New Needle Felting Felt Kit Wool Needles Foam Pad by Kurtzy TM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IA12EKU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dryQwb3KYJVCX

Any other cross stitchers excited for this pattern book to come out? /u/sieberella? /u/allergictoapples?

Edit: I sent the link to my mom as I thought it would make her laugh. She preordered the book for me because I've been having such a crappy month!! Awwwww

Dimensions cross stitch kit 72-75593 (Can’t Adult)

Amazon link

After lots of inspiration from this sub, I finally took this kit out of the package and started it a few days ago. I think I found a new hobby!

I bought this set from Amazon. It was a bit difficult getting the alignment right with the oval when putting it together (I didn't stitch it in this hoop) but it does hold the fabric nice and taut!

Do you mean actual hoops to hold the finished piece, or the jump ring that hangs it on the necklace? Amazon carries 1.5" rounds, and I also saw some 3 inch rounds as well. That said, you might want to consider just mounting the finished piece on a bezel with a glass cabochon on top.

Thank you so much! I got these hoops in Amazon, here's the link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072R6JZ5F

Here's the one I used :)

I'm sure that whatever you choose, she'll appreciate the effort! :)

Needle felting is pretty fun to do with people, you can bond over now much the needle hurts when you accidentally stab yourself with it. They have starter sets, but you could just use it as an idea of what to buy individually.

Got the pattern out of this book I bought off of Amazon - Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs for Your Sassy Side https://www.amazon.com/dp/1576877558/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JLrZAbMAF67R2

Had someone ask me how it was done, so I though I would let everyone know. It's cross-stitching done on a special case (link) with pattens that can be found online.

Thanks!! I got the hoop from DMC online but they don't appear to sell them anymore. These appear to be identical though:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072R6JZ5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n6BPzbSVW8X99

Looks like it's from this set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV88X4G/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_RohvCbTQVDEY2

From Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs for Your Sassy Side bu Julie Jackson. https://www.amazon.com/Subversive-Cross-Stitch-Clever-Designs/dp/1576877558/ref=asc_df_1576877558/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid={creative}&hvpos={adposition}&hvnetw=o&hvrand={random}&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl={devicemodel}&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584207577365855&psc=1

Bulk Buy: Darice DIY Crafts Wooden Embroidery Hoops Round 4 inches (6-Pack) 39012 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KNB58QW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3G.FDbZ6J7BH4

I’m 98% sure these were the ones I got

Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs for Your Sassy Side https://www.amazon.com/dp/1576877558/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_muPgDbG7JJ4PH

I got them on amazon! They are deceptive though, the outside is rubber. So you cannot do a project in it, but you can put a finished one in it. Hoops!

It's a dimensions kit. I got it on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CUY7SE4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the Colorful Deer cross stitch kit from Amazon

Started this today and finished it on stream. Picked up the pattern from the Subversive Cross Stitch book I picked up from Amazon.

Kit from Amazon

Pattern from amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUY7SE4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Here is a link to the book that the pattern was in Subversive Cross Stitch, it has a bunch of funny sayings in it. Also, the reason for the odd coloration of floss in the pattern is because the floss I was using was gradient floss.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimensions-PET-Hair-Ivory-6-inch/dp/B00OY2DUUC/ref=pd_aw_fbt_21_img_2/257-4749456-1518524?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OY2DUUC&pd_rd_r=1b9b3aad-66bd-41aa-8f95-4392b6829454&pd_rd_w=EpeSL&pd_rd_wg=8DqPc&pf_rd_p=3e546b48-4521-4ade-9bbf-acdeedf5edda&pf_rd_r=G72Z9NHHKKT6KP0MKZQM&psc=1&refRID=G72Z9NHHKKT6KP0MKZQM

That’s the link to the amazon listing, and the seller is called dimensions (also says it’s copyrighted to them on the packaging) but I don’t know much more information.

Una roba tipo: subversive cross stitching oppure not your mama's stitching
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Here’s the direct link to the pattern and here’s the link to the hoop I framed it in

I went hoopless on this one. Started on it yesterday morning, finishing up today or tomorrow. Pattern by Dimensions
https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-70-74629-Counted-Stitch/dp/B01CUY7SE4

There's also a book with collected patterns!

They can be purchased on Amazon

They have a variety of shapes and sizes if you browse a little

Have you seen this yet? :D

here!

https://www.amazon.com/Subversive-Cross-Stitch-Clever-Designs/dp/1576877558

I've bought this kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colorful-counted-stitch-42x49cm-150x200/dp/B01CGHYF2I and it comes with this pen looking thing, just wondering if it is what I think is

https://sites.google.com/view/rcrossstitchfaq/home

I'd start with a kit

https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-70-74629-Counted-Stitch/dp/B01CUY7SE4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1541965770&sr=8-16&keywords=cross+stitch+kits+beginner

For Boomziller
Spoon scale High Priority $14.65 from $10-$25 and a cheaper option from $10 under list Coloring Book $3.59

For Lemonsky
Twisted Stitches $13.92 a high priority item from Books & Movies or a cheaper add-on item Labeling $4.90 on the Craftiness list

Amazon!

Subversive cross stitch is on my craft: books list. Reading rainbow!

I’m not sure if this is allowed by the rules here but here is the first link I found of them - hoops

Pattern from the subversive cross stitch book on Amazon: Subversive Cross Stitch : 50 Designs for Your Sassy Side https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1576877558/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qNLhDb9YYNKJT

Can’t seem to link the deer pattern :( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colorful-counted-stitch-42x49cm-150x200/dp/B01CGHYF2I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=31ANDYVCOTS0H&keywords=deer+cross+stitch+kits&qid=1564944472&s=gateway&sprefix=Deer+cross+stitch%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFVRjBBWVJCWlgxVFMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1ODkzNjkxRVU5SUw1SVBPVDE4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NjU1MjYxSUE0TUNRMDhXMFYyJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==