Projects by Ancora Crafts – WIPs and things on Etsy
This “Big Spender” Pop my Cork cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This suggestive project is a lyric from the song “Big Spender.” The song was written for the 1966 Broadway musical Sweet Charity. It was a big hit for Shirley Bassey in 1967 and it continues to be one of …
My new modern tumbling blocks quilt turned out wonderfully! The 3D effect looks great and it’s even better in person. The colors are just as rich and vibrant as I had hoped. Update February 2021: For the needleworkers who like this project, I have created a cross stitch and needlepoint pattern that matches this quilt. …
This Kansas sunflower cross stitch pattern and kit of a state highway sign is now available in my Etsy shop! The stitched example, Kansas Highway 7, is part of the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway also designated as part of the official route of the Lewis and Clark Historic Trail. The sunflower pattern is easily one …
This Louisiana Highway cross stitch pattern and kit are now available in my Etsy shop! The stitched example, Highway 182, is a part of the Louisiana Bayou Byway, a scenic route between New Orleans and Lafayette. The website MyScenicDrives describes the Byway as “bayous, birds, and beignets.” Stretches of Highway 182 were part of the …
This Deeds Not Words cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop!This was one of the mottoes of the women’s suffrage movement, as seen on the massive banner in this photo: Although the image is black and white, I imagine that the banner was in the purple, white, and green colors of the …
This Bill Hicks cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! Bill Hicks was a comedian who died in 1994 of pancreatic cancer. You might not expect such a metaphysical quote from a comedian… only if you’re not familiar with Bill Hicks’ work. He was controversial, biting, and certainly not for those with delicate …
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My Think for Yourself and Question Authority cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The inspiration for the pattern comes from a famous quote from Dr. Timothy Leary. He was a psychiatrist who advocated the use of LSD for therapeutic uses, and he was a counter culture icon from the 1960’s until his …
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This MST3K Patrick Swayze Christmas cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The inspiration comes from the the classic Episode 321 – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. The lyrics are from Crow’s song “A Patrick Swayze Christmas,” performed by Joel and the ‘bots during one of the host segments. It was inspired by …
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Here’s my compass needlepoint project finished and framed! I’m absolutely thrilled with the result. It’s just gorgeous, and as good or better than I even imagined. I designed this compass rose project in 2013, hoping it would be a quicker project than my earlier Ancora Imparo needlepoint. However, once I got into the design of …
This MST3K Turn down your lights cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This image unfurled at the beginning of Mystery Science Theater 3000 from Episodes 201 – Rocketship XM to 404 – Teenagers from Outer Space. This span includes three of my personal favorite episodes: Cave Dwellers, Pod People, and Santa …
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