Daft Punk cross stitch sampler

This is the first cross stitch sampler I ever designed. I made one of these for an Etsy customer yesterday and even though it was the first one I ever designed, it's still one of my favourites.

I think it's because these Daft Punk lyrics really do sound like the sort of  Empire-building, self-improving words of wisdom that the Victorians were so very fond of. They just fit perfectly in a Victorian-style sampler and make me laugh every time.

If you'd like a Daft Punk cross stitch sampler, I'm always happy to stitch one. Step inside ye olde Etsy emporium and say hello.

Custom cross stitch

I'm still taking custom cross stitch sampler orders via my Etsy shop - these make the perfect personalised Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life.

This framed sampler style is $25 plus shipping and is large enough for 1 - 5 words, possibly 6 if they are not too long. If you would like a larger sampler, or one with more decorative stitching, then drop me a line for a quote.

All my samplers are worked on 100% high-quality aida fabric and use 100% cotton DMC and Anchor threads. No message will be considered too silly, or too rude. I'm unshockable. Here's your chance to get those private jokes and family sayings immortalised in needlepoint!

Meat Is Murder

The perfect sampler for the vegetarian, or the Smiths fan in your life (and of course if you know a vegetarian Smiths fan then all your present-buying woes are truly over).

A hand-stitched sampler, plucked fresh from the boughs of my Etsy shop.

More lovely knitted stuff to come in September including some new doll designs which I am rather excited about...

Custom cross stitch

Now you may know me best as a knitter, but I also take commissions for custom cross stitch samplers as well. I'm happy to stitch anything, no matter how big or small, or randomly daft. Recently I've been working on large pieces for a company's corporate meeting room, including their company logo, and also small framed private joke pieces which make no sense to me as an outsider, but which are providing a good deal of mirth somewhere in the world.

If you'd like something stitched, drop me a line to discuss prices, sizings and options. Everything I make is crafted from 100% cotton DMC threads and high quality aida fabric. Even the private jokes.

Battletoads

Here's a Battletoads cross stitch sampler, based on the classic NES game. I created it as a custom order for one of my Etsy customers. It made a pleasant change from my usual faux-Victorian cross-stitchery! If you are hankering after a custom cross stitch sampler, do have a peek in my Knit For Victory Etsy shop to see the sizes, frames, and a selection of the sampler styles on offer. I'm always happy to create custom projects, so drop me a line if you have an idea for something.

Skyrim cross stitch

Proving very popular with the lovely Etsy folk: a FUS RO DAH cross stitch sampler. If you don't play The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim, then you are probably staring blankly at the screen, or trying to work out the anagram.

To those in the know, FUS RO DAH is a mighty dragon shout, and just the sort of thing deserving of a sparkly gold frame and delightful cross stitch sampler. If you'd like one for your wall, head on over to my Etsy shop.

Christmas orders

Last posting date for Christmas from the UK to the USA is 9th December, by airmail. I'm already getting busy so if you'd like a custom knitting or cross stitch order, please let me know as soon as possible, I would hate for anyone to miss out!

Etsy likes cake

Over the moon to have my Facebook Cake button cross stitch sampler promoted on Etsy's Twitter and Facebook feeds yesterday. Loads of lovely comments and new followers on Etsy and Twitter! Fantastic.

Like Cake cross stitch

Like cake? Like Facebook? Then you will definitely like stitching this cross stitch sampler.

The Cake button in the photo is worked in cross stitch, with a half-cross stitch background, on 14 count aida fabric.

You can buy the pattern from my Etsy shop. And you can buy the awesome cakes in the photo from Parklife Cafe, Bath Place, Worthing, UK. If you're ever in Worthing, don't miss Parklife's cakes... very special.

Sex Pistols cross stitch

Really enjoying cross stitch as an alternative to knitting at the moment - stops me developing RSI and it's quick and entertaining. Here's a Sex Pistols Pretty Vacant cross stitch sampler in candy pink shades. Visit my Etsy shop for more cross stitch - also taking custom orders.

Boring Brian Eno cross stitch

Do Something Boring - one of Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies rendered in cross stitch. Not just for Eno acolytes: the perfect soothing Victorian-style accessory for any post-modern corner of the home.

For best results, listen to Music For Airports and have a nice, weak cup of tea while staring out of the window in a meaningful way. I won't tell anyone that you're just thinking about what you're going to have for supper.

Available in my Etsy shop.

Please Don't Do Coke in the Bathroom

Here's my mock-Victorian Please don't do coke in the bathroom cross stitch sampler, worked in faded blues and reds on a crisp white background.

Just the job if you have a problem with Victorian gentlemen abusing your facilities. Available now in my Etsy shop as a special custom order.

Rude cross stitch bookmark

Cross stitch doesn't have to be all pretty violets and home-sweet-homes. Here's a cross stitch bookmark which doesn't want to sit quietly in the front room playing the harpsichord, no thank you. It was made for me as a present by my outsider artist friend Sian Pattenden, many years ago.

I do like the way that this bookmark instantly flags up whatever you're reading as unbelievable. "The life of Charlemagne? Old arse, I'm afraid".