We love Floresita at the best of times. But when we saw that she’d finished one of our cross stitch patterns, Krupp’s Forbidden Love, we simply had to tell everyone!

Floresita (in case you didn’t know) is the creator of the terrific Feeling Stitchy site, and is one of the nicest people we know!

And if you like the pattern, don’t forget to visit our etsy store, where there are many, many more!

Cross stitch and tattoos. They go together. We’ve shared these with you before. Now Krupp has gotten in on the action.

Very, very cool. See more from the fantastic Krupp in her flickr photostream.

It’s Saturday morning, and today that means it’s time for some sweary stitching. If you’re ready, scroll past the mudkip to get to the good stuff.

WARNING!
NSFW SATURDAYS WILL CONTAIN CONTENT THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR WORK!
IF YOU READ THESE POSTS, AND ARE OFFENDED, WE’RE SORRY BUT WE DID WARN YOU!

Krupp is pretty awesome. She’s been featured here before for her various forays into nerdy stitching. Recently she stitched a variation of this well-known inspirational poster.

Inspirational indeed.

See more from Krupp at her flickr photostream or check out the patterns she sells at the Mr X Stitch etsy store. Great things await!

NSFW Saturdays are brought to you in association with
Subversive Cross Stitch, the original snarky stitching site!

CONTEMPORARY EMBROIDERY REVISITS THE PAST

Redux in Portland, Oregon is hosting a group embroidery show called “One Stitch Forward, One Stitch Back”.

Opening Reception: April 2nd 6-10pm
Show runs: April 2nd through May 6th

The domestic arts have a long history of resourcefulness often salvaging and reclaiming materials. The 24 artists showcased here will take needlecraft back to those roots by incorporating repurposed materials while adding a contemporary spin to the art.

Check out all the artists, many of whom we have featured here before:

Emily Rose Baier, Berkley Illustration, Diem Chau, Pamela Davis, Jessica Friday, Kate Greiner, Rachel Hunnicutt, Iron Pony, Tracy Jager, Emily Katz, Carla Madrigal, Andrea Majot, Johnny Murder, Beth Murphy, Penny Nickels, Lucy Peterson, Cathy Pitters, Kristen Rask, Kristen Rupp, T.J. Sabatini, Charlotte Schwennsen, Cindy Steiler

Thanks to Plush You, which is where I shamelessly stole all of this information from!

As you know the Mr X Stitch etsy store sells the greatest cross stitch and embroidery patterns around. Well we’ve got good news for you – new patterns!

Due to public demand, we’ve got three new releases from Krupp, enhancing her sci-fi inspired stitcheries with three little gems for all you Dr Who fans out there:

We know you want them, and at only six bucks each, you’re can get them all!

And if those weren’t enough, we’ve got two more in the internet meme series from Kittyzilla for your embroidering pleasure as well:

If you worship Flying Spaghetti Monster, or have ever competed in (and probably lost) The Game, then these are the patterns for you. These join our other patterns, including 2 Girls 1 Cup, Chuck Norris and Raptor Jesus, and bring the total of internet meme patterns up to seven. And we’ve still got more memes to release later in the year.

All Mr X Stitch patterns come in PDF format and will be sent to you via email. They’re cheap as chips and the content makes them a great introduction for anyone who thinks stitching is old and stuffy. And don’t forget, we’ve also got Beefranck’s snarky stitching patterns and the grooviest graffiti cross stitch patterns as well.

We know you want new and fresh stitchery ideas, and so we’ve got more pattern designers lined up and will be introducing new patterns over the next few months.

So don’t delay – be one of the first to get your hands on these little beauties. And spread the word!

It’s February 8th! Does everybody know what that means? No? It means I’ve been posting here at MrXStitch for one whole year.

My, how time flies when you are having fun – and that is exactly what this last year has been. It’s so much fun to be able to share the stitchy stuff I love with the readers here, and getting to interact with you via comments here and in The Phat Quarter. I’d like to say thanks to Jamie for asking me to join the blog is the first place, and for being so much fun to work with. Thanks Jamie, ya big lug! ^_^

I thought I’d take this opportunity to look through some of my favorite Emporium posts from the last year. It was really hard to choose – the whole point of the Emporiums is that they filled with stuff I love! – but in order to keep this from being the longest post in the history of the site, I’ve narrowed it down.

Moxie. She’s got moxie, AND she is Moxie. Seriously, what’s not to love about her and the stuff she makes? This little guy in particular stole my heart when I first saw him. And since I wrote my original post I’ve gotten to know Moxie through a shared love of all things awesome. Thank you, internet!

Robots. I love ‘em. And Krupp is the Queen of robot cross stitch. She has a whole slew of robot stitches, and her patterns (including this one!) are available for purchase for in the MrXStitch etsy store. Go get some!

Dr. Horrible, one of the many things that has been brought to life by the wonderful Joss Whedon, is another one of my favorite things. I’ve made a stitch or two about it myself. Heck, it’s how Jamie and I met, so you know it’s a great way to bring like-minded people together. I already knew that Shae was a kindred spirit before she made this lovely stitch, but it definitely confirmed my belief in her awesomeness. You can see more Joss Whedon inspired stitches in my original post about them.

My friends and colleagues will tell you that it is difficult for me to get through a conversation without somehow referencing The Simpsons. I can’t help it, it’s like a compulsion. That’s why I’m always happy to see a Simpsons-related stitch, like this awesome group of Homer portraits from Brian Campbell.

I’m a huge fan of plushies – the more unusual the better. You can see examples of that in these few posts. That’s why when I first found and posted about the work of Monsterosity, I knew I had to own something he had made. Since then we’ve been involved in a swap, frequented each other’s stores, and become friendly internet acquaintances. Once again, I say: thank you, internet!

Thanks for indulging me as I took a look back at the previous year. It was a great one, but I have a feeling this next one is going to be even better.

Beefranck’s Emporium is brought to you by Kreinik Threads – go get some!

Stuck for a groovy Christmas gift? Want something quick and easy to get, that will bring someone hours of genuine creative pleasure? Why not get yourself a Mr X Stitch embroidery pattern?

We’ve got four fantastic series for you to choose from, including a selection from the Queen of Ironic Stitchery and the true brains behind Mr X Stitch, Beefranck:

And we’re the only place that’s got internet meme embroidery patterns! You simply have to buy these ones to start your collection; we’ve got plenty more memes up our sleeves for future release and you just have to collect them all!

If you like stitching, or want to turn someone new into a stitchmonger, why not get them one of terrific Krupp’s robot patterns?

I couldn’t finish this post without mentioning my awesome graffiti cross stitch series – if you want a serious stitchery that will look brilliant in a frame on your wall you need to get one of these patterns!

At $6 each (plus 10c for P&P), you’d be a fool not to buy one. Once your payment is processed you will be swiftly receive your pattern in PDF format – print the pattern and buy the fabric and threads and you’re off!

So don’t delay, visit the Mr X Stitch etsy store and get stuck in!

And don’t forget to check out our little Amazon stores for gift ideas of things we like!

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:

Representing 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:

Kittyzilla 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:

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:

The 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.

Happy Monday everyone! This week is a special week. It’s time for a robot parade!

This pair of robot lovers was made by Mooosh, who has done several variations on this theme. So sweet!

Clyde, made by Yoborobo, is a bit softer than his other robot counterparts, but I don’t mind.

This embroidery by rustyfern has all kinds of little details that make it exceptional, and the gesture from the robot really adds to it as well.

This version of (false) Maria from the movie Metropolis was made by silentorchid – very creepy and cool.

This robot themed ATC was made for a swap on craftster. He’s smiling because he has a secret:

Nice to see a robot expressing its feelings. fatewineroses made this great piece.

Last but not least, a couple robots goofing around in a photo booth. You see this kind of thing a lot, right? This was stitched by Krupp, the queen of nerdy stitching. I love these two and their interactions with each other in every frame.

I hope you enjoyed this look at our robot friends.

Which one is your favorite?

Happy May the 4th, peoples!

To continue the celebrations we bring you Krupp’s wonderful Forbidden Love piece. This piece is so sweet. It’s the kind of love that can only be realised with the support of some amazing lawyers. Mind you, they said Aliens vs. Predator could never happen…

Congrats to Krupp who exhibited this piece and others at a groovy vintage clothes boutique and sold it! Awesome.

She is quickly becoming one of our most featured artists on here – check these out!

Krupp does Dr Who

Krupp does Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Krupp does Star Wars

May the 4th be with you!