Giveaway Time! Mr X Stitch Patterns have arrived!

by Mr X Stitch on 2 September 2009

Mr X Stitch is committed to bringing a fresh approach to the medium of stitch.

Through our exploration of the interwebs we have found people who are doing marvellous things with a needle and thread and we will continue to seek out new and creative individuals and share them with you.

As we enter the second year of Mr X Stitch, we are proud to bring you our new ranges of embroidery and cross stitch patterns, featuring the works of some familiar and talented faces (and some wiseacre called Mr X Stitch).

So without further ado, we present the following offerings for your viewing, purchasing and stitching pleasure.

First of all, it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t feature some patterns from the Queen of Ironic Stitchery – yes indeed, it’s the Beefranck series:

The Beefranck Pattern SeriesRepresenting some of her most classic snarky stitches, these patterns are sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees them.

Next up, we’re chuffed to present Kittyzilla’s Internet Meme Series:

The Kittyzilla Internet Meme SeriesKittyzilla takes your favourite internet sensations and turns them into cute embroideries that noone can resist! Only a fool would dare to ignore the Chuck Norris cross stitch, and the 2 Girls 1 Cup pattern is guaranteed to be the next big thing, so what are you waiting for?

Next up we’ve got a cross stitch series featuring the most charming robots you ever did meet, courtesy of Krupp:

The Krupp Robot Series These robots are destined to become fan favourites and are filled with love, affection and a healthy dose of irony. We love ‘em!

And finally, the patterns that started the Mr X Stitch phenomenon – the original graffiti series:

Mr X Stitch Graffiti SeriesThe funkiest cross stitch patterns on the planet are available for your stitching pleasure!

All of these patterns come in PDF format and will be available from the Mr X Stitch etsy store over the next few weeks. All the patterns will be available at the amazing price of only $6, so you can afford to get as many as you want!

We’ll be releasing them in stages, and we’ve got other designers and patterns in development as well, so be sure to keep checking the store to see what’s coming out.

We’ve already turned the world of embroidery upside down by showcasing the freshest and most exciting talent on the internet. Now we’re doing the same with the world of stitch patterns. Come get some!

But wait, there’s more! It’s giveaway time!!

One lucky commentator will win their choice of five of the Mr X Stitch patterns! Is that cool or what?!

All you have to do is leave a comment below, telling us what kind of patterns you’d like us to make.
We want to make patterns that nobody else does, and while we’ve got a few ideas left up our sleeves, we’re always open to new ideas. So tell us the patterns you want to buy, and if you want to make patterns with us, let us know.

You’ve seen the giveaway rules on all the other posts, and this post has gone on for long enough, so yadda yadda, you’ve got a week to comment and we’ll pick someone at random. :)

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{ 73 comments… read them below or add one }

1 amanda 2 September 2009 at 12:42 pm

zombies! i’ve been looking for a zombie pattern for a while and haven’t really been able to find anything.

2 Tracy 2 September 2009 at 1:09 pm

I second zombies. A Cthulu designs would also be welcome!

3 Connie G. 2 September 2009 at 1:38 pm

Congrats on your new pattern collections! They look smashing!

4 Gemma 2 September 2009 at 1:43 pm

Some stuffie-patterns would be great! I love making them, but have a really hard time finding awesome patterns.

5 ehme 2 September 2009 at 1:44 pm

embroidery patterns!

6 Gemma 2 September 2009 at 1:45 pm

NB – I think in the context of this blog I meant plushies…

7 Miss Kaizer 2 September 2009 at 1:46 pm

Flying spaghetti monster, anyone? And I have wanted to embroider a scene from the Aha video. (Don’t act like you don’t know which one I’m talking about!) It’s a black and white pencil drawing, it can’t be that hard…right?

8 sailormouth 2 September 2009 at 1:53 pm

Exploded diagram patterns. Usually these diagrams are mechanical drawings showing how things (electric motors, car parts) go together/come apart, but the idea could be extended to non-mechanical items.

9 Miss Crafty 2 September 2009 at 2:00 pm

I love the idea of twisted versions of kid’s nursery rhyme characters/fairy story characters but I’m sick like that ;)

10 x vInTaGe VioLeT x 2 September 2009 at 2:01 pm

love the patterns – the robot photo booth strip is my favourite!
i’d like to get monster plushie patterns and tiny charts/motifs for jewellery

11 Corvus 2 September 2009 at 2:07 pm

Congrats on entering the world of pattern selling! Pop culture references and snark are always fun. How about monsters (zombies included)? Maybe even in a more pulpy style.

12 Jodi B 2 September 2009 at 2:16 pm

I am SO psyched! What a terrific collection…. so supah cool. Congrats to all of you stitching maniacs. Look for me at that Etsy store…. xoxo Jodi

13 Holly 2 September 2009 at 2:24 pm

I’m so excited about this! Yay!

14 Courticus 2 September 2009 at 2:38 pm

I’d love to see some stitching patterns inspired by weird news headlines. “Dog flattens deputy’s tires” anyone?
:D Thanks for the chance to win!
Courtney

15 Stacey C 2 September 2009 at 2:39 pm

Oh man oh man oh man! I’ve been drooling over those redwork and blackwork pieces for a long time now (ok, depends on how you define “long”…but since I first saw them a few months back). More blackwork/redwork/bluework, please! Not that I don’t love Dr. Horrible…but what about some other quoteables (tv, movies, or otherwise). Ooooh…or blackwork Lovecraftian horrors. I can just see a grande-sized sampler of “Ia ia Ph’nglui Mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!” With hearts, of course. And tentacles.

16 Ruby42 2 September 2009 at 2:43 pm

Robot. Photo. Booth.

OMG!! My favorite!!!!

I want to see more vintage patterns (pinups, kitschy kitchen stuff, old magazine ads, etc…).

And Zombies. The world needs more Zombies.

17 Janice 2 September 2009 at 2:44 pm

I like the idea of vintage low-tech patterns, e.g. typewriters, lawnmowers, sewing machines, bicycles and garden implements. Kind of domestic but not quite. Perhaps they’re already out there. Love the ones you’ve got already though. Fantastic.

18 Missy Ann 2 September 2009 at 3:11 pm

The pattern I want is the f’in internet meme series. I’ve been waiting months for them and I’m seriously out of patience. RELEASE THE FUCKERS ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Luv & Kisses, Missy Ann

P.S. Zombies would be awesome too…

19 burgin 2 September 2009 at 3:11 pm

Ah, the delicate look of classic blackwork paired with the word penis! I’d like to get a grip on that pattern (and I haven’t stitched in years!).

20 Erica 2 September 2009 at 3:11 pm

I’d love to see some NSFW patters up for grabs… lmao

21 babs 2 September 2009 at 3:12 pm

oh geez i hope i win this one! although i probably would have trouble choosing just one! :)
how bout some cryptozoology patterns?

22 Heather 2 September 2009 at 3:13 pm

I especially adore your graphitti art….nice.

23 Giggly Mama 2 September 2009 at 3:26 pm

Wow! I love these patterns!! I like art deco style border patterns….and zombies. :-o

24 Kirsten 2 September 2009 at 3:46 pm

How about some NSFW patterns of the graphic (rather than linguistic) variety? And computer nerd patterns! Whether it’s binary or hardware or just geeky things to say.

I’m stoked about the patterns! I’m planning on purchasing, once I finish some of the ones I have on the go!

25 Krys 2 September 2009 at 3:47 pm

Pitbulls! Pitbulls rock. “Judge the deed, not the breed”.

Also skulls and skeletons.

Mr X Stitch, you are awesome.

26 Jessie Hansen 2 September 2009 at 3:51 pm

So my first thought was “NSFW” patterns, not that I would make them but you never know… but someone else already said that. Also, as other people said, Zombies and pinups would be great.

27 Caitlin 2 September 2009 at 3:54 pm

Zombies are a fab idea! More snark!

28 Devi 2 September 2009 at 4:13 pm

I got into crafts at the same time I got into comics and I used to hope I’d find cross stitch kits with superheroes. I’d still love to see some with the anatomically impossible figures, stupid costumes, and big hair that make comic fans embarrassed about the 90s.

29 Inky 2 September 2009 at 4:27 pm

I’d love to see some anatomically correct patterns of body parts, but like stitched up bits – hearts put back together with franken-stitching. brains with bolts. arms and legs stapled up. franken-bits!

30 Rachel 2 September 2009 at 4:56 pm

The other commenters are completely right: zombies & embroidery patterns! I’d love to see some good pin-up girl patterns, too.

31 TheMistressT 2 September 2009 at 5:10 pm

I second cryptozoology and would like to add “supportive, but snarky/tough” or something like that. Along the lines of “Fuck Cancer” for domestic violence, climate change, and the like – the current Needlework Challenge on Craftster got me thinking about this. I

32 Tiffany 2 September 2009 at 5:24 pm

first off, embroidery patterns are preferred over cross-stitch. but yeah. (and i know you are called Mr X Stitch)

fonts/handwriting.. sometimes the snarky/NSFW/etc. quote or words or whatever you want to use is the kind you want to create on your own! I love having different styles to use, and i’m sure you guys would come up with your own style.

i’d love some climate change/environment/politics/real world/news headlines etc.

and i am in agreement with “I like the idea of vintage low-tech patterns, e.g. typewriters, lawnmowers, sewing machines, bicycles and garden implements. Kind of domestic but not quite. Perhaps they’re already out there. Love the ones you’ve got already though. Fantastic.” AND “I’d love to see some anatomically correct patterns of body parts, but like stitched up bits – hearts put back together with franken-stitching. brains with bolts. arms and legs stapled up. franken-bits!” comments.

oh, and the five i want?
“all the birds are singing that you’re gonna die” quote
robot photobooth
Graffiti Cross Stitch 003 – Caos
Graffiti Cross Stitch 001 – Shye
Graffiti Cross Stitch 005 – Panika
(although crud.. i like that birdcage robot one too…)

33 Julie M 2 September 2009 at 6:55 pm

I love the NSFW and zombie pattern suggestions – I would use those in a heartbeat!

34 Misty 2 September 2009 at 7:17 pm

Scenes from famous geek movies/tv shows, maybe?

Also, I MUST HAVE the robot photo strip now, please!

35 Jennifer 2 September 2009 at 7:39 pm

I love the Chuck Norris and the hoes. More embroidery and cross stitch of double take type patterns.

36 Diana 2 September 2009 at 7:44 pm

oh… please leave poor Britney alone :(
too funny. LOVE IT

37 Schala-Kitty 2 September 2009 at 8:07 pm

I love all of the patterns! The internet meme ones make me want to really knuckle down and learn embroidery something proper.

My vote is for more of Beefranck’s subversive blackwork! I absolutely adore the look of blackwork and would be excited to see more with that twisted edge to it. If given a choice, I’d love to see the “O RLY” “YA RLY “NO WAI” owls rendered in this style.

38 Jo Ashcroft 2 September 2009 at 8:57 pm

NSFW definitely and more zombies, ghoulies and pop culture. Must embroider SPike or Willow soon!

39 ponyinarope 2 September 2009 at 9:01 pm

Great collections. Love the robots! I’d like to see some more snarky sayings. And zombies, of course.

40 Amanda 2 September 2009 at 9:15 pm

I agree with more zombies and Chthulu!

And someone said stuffy patterns, which I’d love to see! <3 It is hard to find good patterns sometimes for that sort of thing.

41 Linda 2 September 2009 at 9:29 pm

Sexy guys.

42 Jan 2 September 2009 at 9:53 pm

So i have a twisted humor when it comes to my studio. On the outside you see a very trendy/cutsy product. The studio is another matter. how about a husband being impaled with a sewing machine.

Love the stuff. I want them all!!!!

43 Robin 2 September 2009 at 10:46 pm

I love the cutesy look with the mean words. And anything related to Whedon is insanely awesome.

44 Nicole 3 September 2009 at 12:23 am

I’ve been PATIENTLY waiting for someone to design some Big Foot stitch patterns – and have yet to see it happen *sigh*

Best,
Nicole

45 Hopee 3 September 2009 at 12:58 am

The hammer is my penis! Rad blackwork reference. I’m up for that.

Oh, and the Chuck.. You never mess with the Chuck. Noice.

MMM… My thoughts have already been expressed… Zombies, Giant spaghetti monster.

Oh, and I just popped my commenting cherry, right here…. Was it good for you? I was a little uncomfortable at first… but you were very gentle. I like that.

46 Bex 3 September 2009 at 1:17 am

zombies and genitalia please!

47 Rebecca 3 September 2009 at 1:49 am

Anything retro!

These are fabulous!

48 Krystal 3 September 2009 at 1:50 am

Those robot patterns are adorable!

As for things I’d like to see in the future, I’d like to see some steampunk or victorian embroidery. Cthulu would be cool, too.

…..What’s with all the zombie requests, though? I don’t get it.

49 Lindsey 3 September 2009 at 3:59 am

I’d like to see some monsters … maybe a little blood and guts. Love what you’ve got going on!

50 Alaine 3 September 2009 at 11:13 am

anything that comes out of beefranck’s head. all of her work is AWESOME!

51 Diane 3 September 2009 at 1:11 pm

cross-stitch sarcasm always works for me :)

52 Danielle 3 September 2009 at 1:40 pm

I loved the Dr. Horrible designs. Why not go further into the realm of geekdom? Dungeons and Dragons designs! A giant d20!

53 little t jane 3 September 2009 at 2:19 pm

oh my gosh, these are hilarious! i too love the cute with mean words. so funny! esp. the 2 girls one cracked me up. zombie are good. so are pickles. and sad feet. thanks for the rad giveaway!!!

54 Shannon 3 September 2009 at 2:21 pm

I’d love to see something Lovecraftian. Also, stuff inspired by scary movies like Evil Dead, Ghostbusters, Night of the Living Dead, etc. To be succinct, more terrifying cross stitch.

55 Kid Missile 3 September 2009 at 6:18 pm

Wow, all of these patterns are SO GOOD! =)

I’d like to see patterns for hilarious political quotes/flubs.

56 Nicole 3 September 2009 at 7:36 pm

I love the very British-looking “Oh hai!” piece. I like the thought of very proper griffins busting out a high pitched “Oh hai!”

57 Kristi 3 September 2009 at 7:38 pm

These patterns are all great! I would love some monster patterns, and I love the sassy quotes!

58 Lady P 3 September 2009 at 7:56 pm

Dia de Los Muertos – Day of the Dead witchstitichery!

59 Ashley M. 3 September 2009 at 10:39 pm

These are soooo cool. I would love to see a dinosaur or bicycle pattern. Or a dino on a bike pattern.

60 PimpernelSmith 3 September 2009 at 10:50 pm

I second the vote for a Spaghetti Monster pattern!

I’d also love some steampunk items…

61 Sarah L 3 September 2009 at 11:25 pm

Anything creepy – im a mum of THREE boys!! and a really great threat for cleaning their room!

62 Rita Barriga 3 September 2009 at 11:44 pm

It would be nice to see some Mexican style designs, Day of the dead, skulls and skeletons. In cross stitch and embroidery.

63 Elizabeth Taylor 4 September 2009 at 12:20 am

I’d like to see some Blythe doll (or big eyed doll) patterns. And Celtic mythology designs–knotwork animals, perhaps. And I like the Day of the Dead idea!

64 Kittyzilla 4 September 2009 at 4:16 am

Aw, look at my little internet memes sharing space with all these other talented peeps. Exciting! And I have a bunch more, I think there’s going to end up being over 40 total.
Also, I CALL ZOMBIES! Can I do zombies? Please?

65 Becky 4 September 2009 at 5:05 am

Wow! You already offer so much cool stuff I know I’ll never get them all done!

How about Zombies or Zodiac symbols or Golden age of Hollywood faces or Boston Terriers?!

66 Jane P 4 September 2009 at 5:26 am

I Love the blackwork patterns. I’m not so into genitalia and rude words, but anything funky and funny would be awesome. I also love samplers done in a similar way. How about an alphabet chart? I love the font Beefranck uses.

67 Michelle 4 September 2009 at 6:01 pm

This has been a long time coming – I am SO excited and already know which patterns I’ll be buying. All for myself too – none of this “gifts for others” crap.
I’d like to see classic albums (of whatever decade) done in cross stitch. Perhaps in 2″ square size, so you could make them into those buttons we/I used to wear when I was a teenager. Am I dating myself? :-)

68 Heidi 4 September 2009 at 9:01 pm

I would love to see twisted fairy tales and dead unicorns. I am weird that way ;)

69 craftydame 5 September 2009 at 1:07 pm

wow, congrats on the pattern line!

people have some seriously awesome suggestions already! i love the idea of “franken bits”, pin ups, and alphabets for our own cranky messages! and NSFW of the image variety would be fab as well!

70 BeccaC 5 September 2009 at 8:21 pm

some steampunk stuff would be cool but I have been hunting for embroidery patterns with a kinky retro Betty Page/Emma Peel feel …knee highs boots, whips&crops corset wearing Dominatrix’s, handcuffs, ponygirls etc for years ! its odd but it seems easier to find nice wholesome genitals than pulp style fetish images

71 superhappyfunshine 6 September 2009 at 2:48 am

Anything fun and funky

72 Elizabeth 8 September 2009 at 1:06 am

Scary fruits and vegetables! Carrots and tomatoes with razor sharp teeth!

73 jenny 16 December 2009 at 7:18 am

I’d love some exploded meat diagrams–you know those old school pics of cows with arrows to where the meat comes from?

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