Look at my gorgeous goodies from @emmabirbs 😊😊 I love how they've finished the stitchy piece and can't wait to find some spooky pieces to use the threads with! So glad I joined in with @linkismyhomeboy Halloween swap, and I'm already looking forward to the Winter Swap #Halloween #HalloweenSwap #Ghosts https://www.instagram.com/p/CinTCostCBZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another new way of finishing, stitched on plastic canvas and then stuck some pretty scrapbook card on the back. Plastic canvas is definitely a challenge to stitch on! Pattern by @durenejonescrossstitch #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #DureneJones #Snails https://www.instagram.com/p/CifrYGzrDbT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tried out a new technique on how I finished a cross stitch project. Quite chuffed with how it came out and it's always fun using my watercolours 😊 Pattern by @lucieheatoncrossstitch #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #LucieHeaton #Stamps #Stationery #Geometric #Watercolour https://www.instagram.com/p/CidlieMt4at/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A Halloween-y biscornu that I stitched up as part of @linkismyhomeboy Halloween swap. Love participating in swaps as not only do you get to meet new people but you also get to stitch designs you wouldn't normally do 😊 Pattern by @cloudsfactory #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #CloudsFactory #Halloween #Pumpkins #Bats #Witches #Biscornu https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVOoIJtFxa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As I was stitching this week's lines I realised I hadn't posted an update for ages, so here's my up to date temp SAL. As much as I enjoy the summer, I'm an Autumn lass at heart and can't wait for a change of colours 😊 Pattern by @greenrisingdesigns #WIP #WorkInProgress #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #TemperatureSAL #SAL #StitchAlong https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZ8vPWNI8-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Think I finished this piece about a month ago and it's the last thing I've stitched recently as my stitchy bug has hidden away again. Did enjoy this piece though and will no doubt buy more from the designer once I've eventually worked through my stash Pattern by @sodastitch_ #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #SodaStitchDesign #BirthFlower #Gnome #SeptemberBirthFlower https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmIYyAtgE3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My stitchy bug has been 📉 the last couple months, especially this week but I found this pretty thread that @gemmavictoria1 sent me so decided to do a little blackwork piece to try and get back into stitching Pattern by @snarkycrafter #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #Typography #Bras #Puns #SnarkyCrafter https://www.instagram.com/p/CfSKiI2L24X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Made a coaster and a needleminder out of parts of the #SweetAsPieSAL and I love how the mixer is the perfect size to be the needleminder 😊😊 Pattern by @thefrostedpumpkinstitchery #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #Pies #SAL #StitchAlong #TFPS #TheFrostedPumpkinStitchery #LemondMeringuePie #Baking https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoRIDrt8Bv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I love stitching these little furry tales, they're perfect as little gifts 😊😊 I finished the hoop off with some lantern washi tape because I've always loved to have a garden with little lanterns strung up everywhere Pattern by @lucieheatoncrossstitch #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #LucieHeaton #FurryTales #BBQ https://www.instagram.com/p/CemVvdDLVWa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I decided to try something different with how I finished pieces. It's not perfect in any way but I am happy with how it's turned out 😊 Pattern by @ringcat #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #Ringcat #AnimalsInTeacups #Chick #Easter https://www.instagram.com/p/CejUgqHNFn7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As it's a wet and naff looking day, what better to show off than my little snail on a mushroom. Really enjoying doing these finishes and seeing the walls of the flat start to fill up 😊 Pattern by @durenejonescrossstitch #WIP #WorkInProgress #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #DureneJones #Snails #Mushrooms #Nature #WetWeather https://www.instagram.com/p/CedsTc5NRMl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So my stitchy bug still hasn't appeared again so sat down to finish a few more things off. Finally decided on how I wanted to finish these wooden hearts off and it's turned out pretty good for my first try 😊 #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cea0fY1thmW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The first piece to go onto my blackwork wall. Still love how the black thread works on this coloured fabric 😊😁 Pattern by @theurbanstitches #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #Mandala #Valentines #Love #UrbanStitches #Blackwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CeYYkNdtrLR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few more additions to the beach wall 😊 the whale's fabric was a little short so to hide the staples I hot glued some washi tape around the edges and it actually looks kinda cute! Patterns by @durenejonescrossstitch #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #DureneJones #IceCream #IceCreamTrucks #Puns #Whales #Fish https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWQvoatLa3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finally got around to finishing this almost 2 years after completing it 🙈 love how it looks with the lipstick fabric 😁 Pattern by Cunning Cross Stitch #BritishStitchers #Crafts #CrossStitch #Embroidery #MyCrafts #MyCrossStitch #XStitch #PuntoDeCruz #CrossStitchersOfInstagram #CunningCrossStitch #RuPaul #RuPaulsDragRace https://www.instagram.com/p/CeUKaBvLwhk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I moved into my flat, the lovely @gemmavictoria1 brought me a @dorkfacecreates Bob's Burgers tea towel. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love the show so I didn't want to ruin the towel so I trimmed it down and upcycled a frame from my stash in film reel washi tape (next slide shows the frame). Quite chuffed with how it's turned out 😊😊 #dorkfacecreates #BobsBurgers #BelcherFamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CeHNQu0LxpN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Decided to make globe themed hoop to display my travelling hoops, especially the Polaroid ones from @hartifuluk . Now to pop it on my travelling wall (Yes I know my fabric isn't the right way but it was a scap piece that just about worked size wise) #Pins #Pincollector #HartifulUK #Travelling #Globe #Polaroids #Scotland #USA #America #UnitedStates #Disney #DisneyWorld #LasVegas #Route66 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_pWnmL31T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=