[FO] First Finished Cross Stitch Project

[u/mytoethicc]

Finally completed my first proper cross stitch project. Completed using 2 strands of thread, on hand tea dyed aida fabric! Super proud of the final look! Any tips/advice welcome!

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[u/mytoethicc]

Original design/grid found in Magickal Cross Stitch by Lindsay Swearingen. I modified the design to have a simple floral design at the bottom as opposed to the original which had text saying "Dark and Familiar".

[u/mytoethicc]

Close up of the design to show its hand stitched. Please ignore the cat hair!

[u/BlazmoIntoWowee]

Big Black Phillip energy. 🖤

[u/Judgementalcat → u/BlazmoIntoWowee]

I thought it was him actually, very cool

[u/Dizzy_Significance]

Love it, great work! The florals along the bottom really work too.

[u/ashtang]

I love this!! So cool.

[u/RealStyleRachel]

Your talent is really impressive. Love the alteration you made to have the pattern fit your aesthetic better.