Projects by Ancora Crafts – WIPs and things on Etsy
I’m happy to share more progress on my compass needlepoint project! On the last update, I had outlined and partially filled in all of the first ring of radiating tiles and had completed the double stitch in the primary direction (NSEW) tiles. After finishing up our travels last summer, I was able to start working …
This Interstate cross stitch road sign pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This is just the latest in my series of US and European road sign patterns. The stitched example, Interstate 80, is a 2900 mile route that runs from San Francisco, California to Teaneck, New Jersey. Along the way, it also passes through …
This Monty Python fruit cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This project comes from the Monty Python sketch about self defense against homicidal maniacs armed with fresh fruit. John Cleese plays a drill sergeant training four hapless recruits. All the fruit they have trained for is on this list, plus one …
This Gluten in Your Muffin cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The quote for this project is from a 2015 episode of Saturday Night Live with Kevin Hart as the host. The line comes from a very funny sketch about gentrification in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Kenan Thompson uttering “You actin’ like someone …
This new DMC floss colors pattern is a fun and quick-to-stitch geometric pattern, although it would look great with any of your favorite floss color combinations. At this time, these new flosses can only be purchased in a pack with all 16 colors. I am eagerly awaiting the day when they make them available to …
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This Blues Brothers cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The quote comes from the 1980 movie “The Blues Brothers” starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. The movie is a classic that has achieved cult status, and for good reason. First off, it has a great plot and it’s hilarious. Also, the …
This no speed limit sign cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This is the latest in my fun series of road sign projects. In fact, this was created as a result of a custom order request from someone who had seen my other road sign patterns. It turned out so well …
This Polaroid cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This was just pure fun for me. This lyric from the OutKast song “Hey Ya” has always cracked me up. And the song itself is just pop-funk-dance perfection – admit it, you’ve danced to this song! After doing some research on the Polaroid …
This Spinal Tap cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This pattern is perfect for anyone who appreciates this hilarious movie that has turned into a cult classic. And if you’ll note, the border pattern is of little Stonehenge stones “in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.” Even if you haven’t …
This new and fun Blazing Saddles cross stitch Read it… cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The quote for this pattern comes from the “Harumph” scene. When his secretary has an urgent telegram from Rock Ridge, the Governor replies: “Read it, read it… you wild bitch.” I have always thought that …