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Ghost Stories
Modern Cross Stitch Pattern
$12.00
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Get cozy this Halloween with this modern cross stitch pattern featuring a happy ghost reading in a comfy chair amidst piles of books, glowing candles, plants, and a steaming cup of warm brew.
I’d love to see what you create — share with me on Instagram!
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PATTERN DETAILS:
Stitch Count:
84 wide x 93 high
84 wide x 93 high
Design Size:
6" x 6.6" on suggested fabric over 2
6" x 6.6" on suggested fabric over 2
Suggested Fabric:
28-count Black Chocolate Linen #7696 from Wichelt Imports, Inc.
28-count Black Chocolate Linen #7696 from Wichelt Imports, Inc.
Floss:
DMC | 11, 309, 434, 502, 554, 561, 741, 783, 3064, 3712, 3803, 3823, 3824, 3834, B5200
DMC | 11, 309, 434, 502, 554, 561, 741, 783, 3064, 3712, 3803, 3823, 3824, 3834, B5200
Stitches Used:
Cross Stitch, Half Stitch, Back/Straight Stitch
Cross Stitch, Half Stitch, Back/Straight Stitch
Model:
Model shown in an 8-inch embroidery hoop.
Model shown in an 8-inch embroidery hoop.
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October has been pretty rough, work is very busy and I’m also studying for an exam in November, so i haven’t had a lot of energy to cross stitch. I did start and finish this cutie though - Purr-fect Pirate by Counting Puddles 🏴☠️🐱. I stitched it on 28-count Antique Blue linen.
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All done! This was such a fun stitch and I love how it all came together with the back stitching and French knots! Pattern by counting_puddles with all the called for dmc threads on 32ct linen from cedarriverlinen and I bought the pattern from lindystitches
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A Brew Crew finish on what feels like the first day of fall here in Oregon (it`s raining!). Loved this pattern from counting_puddles!! I did a full color conversion from the called-for DMC to Overdyed. I also subbed in beads for the French knots. Super happy with this moodier color palette.
🖤 Brew Crew | Counting Puddles
💜 28 ct Phantasm linen from atomicranchfabrics
🧡 Overdyed color conversion - Classic Color works, Forbidden Fiber Co, and Roxy Floss Co
#brewcrew #countingpuddles #countingpuddlescrossstitch #atomicranchfabric #halloweencrossstitch #halloweencrossstitching #savorysewing2025 #crossstitch #crossstitching
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Enjoying the last bites of watermelon season to celebrate this counting_puddles finish! I decided to go with beads in place of French knots but otherwise I used all called for DMC
Now trying to decide which of my favorite counting puddles patterns to start next! Really loving the line-up coming out for Needlework Marketplace. That pirate cat might be my favorite from the whole show!
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A small finish! One more finish in the Night Garden Series by xstitchtherainbow
Design: Moonlit Moth
Designer: counting_puddles
Fabric: A One of a Kind 32 count opalescent linen by Charlene at the_gratefulthread
Fibres: the called for threadworx_intl
#crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagramm #xstitch #xstitchersofınstagram #canadiancrossstitcher #canadiancrossstitchersofinstagram #countingpuddlescrossstitch #xstitchtherainbow2025 #xstitchtherainbow
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Another #xstitchtherainbow finish. #topsyturvytea by #countingpuddles on #16count #handdyedfabric by #mysticfabrics
#teastitch #canadianstitchers #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram
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🎉 It`s a finish! 🎉
Too eager to even take it out of the hoop 😅 I`ve so loved stitching this pattern and adding a book for each series I`ve finished reading this year!
Mostly stitched in the called for - only changes have been adding some sparkly threads and some beads because why not 😂 ✨✨
Book series I`ve read whilst stitching this:
Sentinels of the galaxy series by mariavsnyderwrites (go read everything she`s published - all her books are amazing!!)
The Fourth Wing series
The Scholomance series by Naomi Novik
The Inheritance cycle by Christopher Paolini
I`ve enjoyed getting back into reading and I`m seriously considering another `stitch as I read` type project for the future! Let me know if you have any pattern ideas for something like this! 😁
Pattern - Books are Magic by counting_puddles
Fabric - Aztec Red by weeks dye works (available from Talking dog stitchery)
Threads - mostly called for plus gutterman metallics and variety of beads
#crossstitch #crossstitcher #crossstitchersofinstagram #flosstubersofinstagram #flosstuber #flosstube #ukflosstuber #ukcrossstitcher #booksaremagic #booksaremagicsal #AztecRedSAL #finish #finished
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Life feels so heavy these days with one horrible news story after another. At least we have cross stitch. And books.
My project is back from the framer and I love it! I used roxy.flossco for the fabric and floss. I did my own floss conversion off a floss conversion which I do not recommend. As a result, I had to improvise one of the books and some of the shading here and there. I used seed beads from my stash instead of doing French knots and I added in some butterfly beads I had left over from another project. This was a really fun stitch and I`m just so happy with it.
Project: Books are Magic by counting_puddles
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#moderncrossstitch
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Got this sweet finish framed this past weekend so it’s finally ready to be gift to my friend. I hope they like it!
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🪡Pattern: Modern Baby Sampler | Moon & Stars by counting_puddles
✂️ Fabric: 32 count Tycho by PTP
🧵Thread: called for DMC
📅 Started: April 26, 2025
Finished: June 29, 2025
✖️Stitch count: 126x118
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Finally a finish and my first Nashville finish!!! I definitely under estimated that moon!! I loved this color palette and I can’t wait to start the next night garden and another counting puddle patten!!
Pattern: Moonlit Moth by counting_puddles
Fabric: 28ct Onyx Linen by atomicranchfabrics
Floss: Night Garden Palette by threadworx_intl
And I added Krenik blending filament 032 to the moon and the stars for some sparkle! ✨
#xstitchtherainbowsal #nightgardenpalette #xstitchtherainbow2025 #nightgardensal #xstitchtherainbow xstitchtherainbow #threadworx
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I took a chance on a pink frame for Watermelon Crawl by counting_puddles and think it came out just perfect! Unfortunately I don`t know what color lugana I used, it wasn`t labeled. The little ants are from paisleysandpolkadots 🐜 #flosstube #flosstubersofinstagram #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram
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My first #NightGarden piece is finished. Moonlit Moth by counting_puddles using the called for floss on black Aida. #threadworxfloss
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Close up of #moonlitmoth by counting_puddles —Such vibrant colors and exquisite detail 💙💚 #handcrafted
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Another finish! Woohoo!
I changed the French knots for beads,and didn’t add all of the backstitching but this is my finish!
This is books are magic by counting_puddles and it’s beautiful!
#booksaremagic #crossstitchersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #beading #flowers #ukcrossstitchers
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Finish no. 11 for 2025
Snowflake Goat by Counting Puddles
Stitched on 28 count Denim Blue Monika evenweave using recommended DMC and using beads instead of French knots 2 x 2
Started: 28th January 2025
Finished: 23rd February 2025
counting_puddles #christmas365in2025
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Happy to have another winter piece finished. I’m ready to move towards Spring!
Magical Snowflakes by counting_puddles
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1-5 of 22 reviews
Received it quickly, just as promised.
Excellent in every way! Thank you!
My son will be getting married in November in India. This wedding sampler caught my eye because of the brightly colored floral design — reminiscent of Indian textiles. The kit arrived much more quickly than I expected, and I have all of my other supplies (Q-snaps, needles) ready to go. I wish I could comment on how the project is going, but I can’t yet. I am just about finished with a full coverage project that has taken me 2 1/2 years to complete! As soon as that’s done, I will be ready to start this one — hope this one will take less time so it will be done by November!