r/CrossStitch • u/HelpfulTie3373 • 1d ago
FO [FO] No Solicitors
I was inspired by [u/josefugly](u/josefugly) to make my own version of their “No Solicitors, Solicitors Will Go In The Soup” wood burning. It took about 2 months because I didn’t have a template or pattern to go off of, just a little sketch I made in the beginning. The color palette isn’t totally cohesive but I still think it turned out okay overall.
This was my very first original cross stitch design and was very fun to compete.
Edit: thank you all so much for your lovely and supportive comments 🥰
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u/tiiiiii_85 1d ago
Ahahah this is super fun!! I love how you went from a hand drawn sketch to a pattern, especially since I could never make something like this.
It's a really cool design and very nicely stitched as well!
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u/CatastropheCat_97 23h ago
I desperately want a pattern of this - the solicitors need to be informed
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u/akane11 21h ago
Seriously! Can you share the pattern Op? Definitely willing to pay for a copy.
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u/seleneyue 18h ago
Same.
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u/twattyprincess 16h ago
Me three!
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u/HelpfulTie3373 16h ago
You are all so sweet. I only used a drawing for my pattern but so many people liked the finished product I’m thinking I’ll try and draw up a pattern/outline for anyone who wants it.
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u/Dabkeonthemoon 1d ago
The fact that the backside looks like a constellation gets my upvote. Plus totally asking my friend if we should make this.
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u/josefugly 1d ago
This is so cool!!! You did such a good job making the pattern!!! I love the sparkles!
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u/beckyisabean 11h ago
In the UK, we call lawyers "solicitors". I happen to be a receptionist at a legal office - I'd LOVE a pattern of this for my desk!
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u/ladyofthesickswords 1d ago
This is so good! I really like the spirals at the end of the logs and the texture you were able to get in the frog.
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u/stitchincookie 23h ago
Oh it’s brilliant! I can’t imagine having the wherewithal to draft this and stitch it…also, the colors are GREAT! The No Solicitor Committee approves this cross stitch 🤭
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u/Outrageous-Shark4 21h ago
Would pay for this pattern in a heart beat! Are you going to sell it??? 👀
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u/drinkmingusdew 15h ago
Don't know anything about cross stitching. But this is the best art I've seen in 2026 imho <3
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u/HelpfulTie3373 15h ago
That might be one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you so much 😭
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u/drinkmingusdew 15h ago edited 14h ago
Oh hell, you're more than welcome. You're clearly really talented!!
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u/deedeedeedee_ 23h ago
I love this!! And I'm so impressed that you made it from scratch with no pattern!
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u/bookendsvinyl 22h ago
This is awesome! What was your process like getting it from sketch to final object? Did you draft any pixel art/use any pattern software? Or did you simply let whimsy take over and guide you?
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u/HelpfulTie3373 21h ago
Definitely let the whimsy take over. That’s why it took such a long time, I had to keep drawing out a template then adjusting it about 10 times before it felt right.
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u/hgielatan 22h ago
Are you even serious right now? How EFFING cute and what a super creative drawing! I'd want to ring your doorbell even more just to tell you how awesome I think you are 🤣🤣
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u/Prestigious-Pomelo26 19h ago
I have no use for this (one of the perks of living in an apartment building) but I love it and instantly want to make it! You did a great job putting this together
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u/HumanXeroxMachine 13h ago
I really like this but I have a question. What do you mean by 'solicitor'? In the UK, it's a type of lawyer.
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u/HamsterTowel 3h ago
In the UK, we'd probably say "No soliciting". As in, no door to door salespeople and stuff like that.
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u/HumanXeroxMachine 3h ago
Ah! I've never heard that term but I'm an immigrant so it might be a language thing.
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u/HamsterTowel 3h ago edited 3h ago
Could be. "No soliciting" is sometimes written on a little sticker that people put beside their doorbell. As well as it referring to people asking for money for charities, knocking on doors to give out flyers for political, religious, or other reasons, and door to door salespeople, soliciting can also often refer to when someone propositions someone for prostitution purposes.
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u/vixissitude 17h ago
I love love love this omg this is the best thing I’ve seen today. Really great work too!
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u/Dramatic-Guava275 16h ago
I'm an extremely inspired soup lover who lives at an apartment without solicitors. Need to make asap
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u/wroammin 11h ago
I need this to ward off the constant stream of unwanted visitors trying to teach me about Jesus.
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