A folded piece of blue and gray marbled cross-stitch fabric centered on a larger matching fabric background, showing the cloudy dye pattern of the Winter Sky colorway.

New colorway: Winter Sky

Cool blue tones with cloudy marbling and deeper stormy patches.

Each piece is dyed separately in small batches, so every cut will have slightly different movement in the color.

Available on Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana.

#crossstitch #handdyedfabric #moonlitdyeworks

Two hand-dyed fabrics placed side by side at a slight angle. Left is Kihada, a soft natural yellow. Right is Merlot, a rich wine red with subtle tonal variation.

Bold or soft?

Kihada or Merlot.

Warm and natural, or deep and dramatic.

The fabric you start with can completely change how a pattern feels.

What are you stitching on right now?

#crossstitch #handdyedfabric #moonlitdyeworks #needlework

Close view of a nearly completed blackwork cross stitch with red stitched background text layered behind bold outlined lettering on grey hand-dyed fabric.

Almost there.

The red fill is nearly finished, and the lettering is finally starting to hit the way I pictured it.

Pausing this one for a model stitch next — but I’ll be back to finish it.

#crossstitch #blackwork #moonlitdyeworks

Small portion of the sky background on a large full-coverage cross stitch piece. Show is section of pink showing through a dark brown.

Progress on a trimmed version of Battle (art by Daniel Eskridge). Working through the sky section first — lots of sunrise/sunset tones. It’ll be a while before I reach the ship, but I’m really liking how the colors are looking so far.
#crossstitch #stitchingprogress #moonlitdyeworks

A partially completed cross-stitch piece from the Dark Queen of the Earth SAL by Autumn Lane Stitchery. The visible section shows the lower part of a flowing dress in teal, green, pink, and warm gold tones. Behind the figure, a large tree twists upward behind the dress with roots, vines, flowers, mushrooms, and small forest details. The fabric a pale green with a subtle shimmer.

Progress update on Dark Queen of the Earth by Autumn Lane Stitchery! I’ve just started Part 5, which is the section between the green/teal dress and the rosy petal dress section. Excited to see how the forest elements develop here. 🌿🧵

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A close-up of a cross-stitch project in progress. On the far left, an astronaut stands beside a stack of oversized books that are larger than the surrounding elements and slightly tipped. Near the top edge of the unstitched area, a woman rides a red, hover-bike-like vehicle. The colors are vivid blues, greens, and orange-red tones. The lower right side of the fabric remains unstitched.

A little quiet over the holidays, but here’s my latest progress on The Grand Library by Heaven and Earth Designs. Slow stitching, steady progress, and very satisfying. I also have a big restock coming up and two new colors on the way — more soon.
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Day 21 Advent packages. A tan box with two acorns on it. A small red bag with jello desserts(?) printed in a pattern on it.

Day 21 of my stitchy advents brought a festive candy cane fob on a keychain from CCS and a very generous bundle of ten floss skeins from BNS. Always happy to add more stitching staples to the stash.

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Advent day 20 packages. a small blue box with a Christmas tree on it, and a large green bag with a simple map of a Christmas town.

Pattern (chart blocked) and supplies for a mini-keyring stitch. The pattern is a small cabin on sparkly Aida.

Lambswool 32 ct linen from Wichelt - a very netural beige color.

Day 20 of my stitchy advents brought a cozy pair: a keychain with a mini cabin pattern from CCS and a piece of 32ct Linen from BNS in a lovely warm neutral. Always happy to add beautiful fabric to the stash.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #caterpillarcrossstitch #blackneedlesociety

Day 19 advent packages. A small wine-colored box with an ornament on it. A large light blue bag with a sparrow (?) sitting on a leafy tree branch.

Two wood-handled needle threaders. One had an etching of an owl and the other has a fox.

A very large project bag with a winter pine forest covered in snow in the background, and old-fashioned wrought iron lamp and the CS Lewis quote "Every moment more and more of the trees shook off their robes of snow."

Day 19 of my stitchy advents was such a fun one. CCS included two adorable wooden-handled needle threaders etched with a fox and an owl. BNS added a large project bag with a C.S. Lewis winter quote. Loved this day.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #caterpillarcrossstitch #blackneedlesociety

Day 18 advent packages - a small red box with some mistletoe on it, and a green bag with some fruit cake (I think) on it.

A small tin with a fox, hedgehog, trees, and other foresty motifs perfect for holding needles or other small crafting supplies. The patter Cardinals Box from Noteworthy Needle for a small thimble storage box. The pattern is of two cardinals perched on a branch and includes the snap together material and a thimble to finish the box.

Day 18 of my stitchy advents felt nicely coordinated. CCS included a small tin for needles and tiny supplies, and BNS added the chart and materials for a thimble holder—plus the thimble itself. I love when the calendars line up like this.

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Two advent day 17 packages - one a small rectangular box with some fall leaves on it. The other a medium sized light pinky/peach bag with a Christmas tree on it - the tree is decorated in presents (which is a great idea).

A small tin of Caterpillar Cross Stitch 100% beeswax that states its scented with winter pine essential oils. A fat eighth of Fiber on a Whim linen in the Silver Fox color - a very pretty light grey.

Day 17 of my stitchy advents brought some great basics: thread beeswax from CCS and a fat eighth of 32ct linen in a soft light grey from BNS. Always happy to add high-quality materials to the stash.

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Two advent packages for day 16. One is a beige box with a reindeer on it. The other is a small blue bag with hot chocolate repeating pattern.

Caterpillar Cross Stitch pattern called Frosted Snowdrops. Pattern is not pictured for copyright reasons and no mockup was provided. But the pattern is a very pretty any-season design of a punch of snowdrop flowers in a pot.

A key fob of a old-fashioned looking shop with a blue facade and awning called Frosty Finishing.

Day 16 of my stitchy advents: CCS included the Frosted Snowdrops pattern, a potted snowdrop design that feels perfect year-round. BNS added a FrostyFinishing key fob with a blue Christmas storefront.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #caterpillarcrossstitch #blackneedlesociety #crossstitchcommunity

Close-up of a cross-stitched peacock from the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch. The peacock features detailed backstitching outlining feathers and decorative elements, showing intricate line work and careful stitching.

A partially finished cross-stitch piece from the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch. A variety of birds occupy the aviary with room for several more to come.

Progress update on the Extraordinary Birds SAL by Lola Crow Cross Stitch: I just finished the peacock section with all its detailed backstitching. Stitched on my Beach Vibes fabric: etsy.me/49bJ977

#crossstitchprogress #extraordinarybirds #lolacrow #crossstitchcommunity #moonlitdyeworks #sal #cross

Advent day 15 packages - a light cream box with a train driving through a forest on it. And a blue bag with a winter village scene.

Day 15 of my stitchy advents brought a nicely paired set: light grey linen fabric from CCS and a snowflake finishing board from BNS, used in the model stitch for yesterday’s pattern.
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Day 14 advent packages - a small dark pink box with three presents stacked. A larger red envelope with a variety of frosted Christmas cookies on it.

Three skiens of floss - (310) black, (blanc) white, and (833) a golden tan.

A Christmastide pattern from Summer House Stitche Workes. It is a placard or sign style with a white border on mottled grey fabric. The stitching says CHRISTMASTIDE with a row of snowflakes underneath. The design is two tone in white and brown.

Day 14 of my stitchy advents added more floss to the stash—three new skeins from CCS—and a holiday pattern from BNS. Christmastide by Summer House Stitche Workes feels like a perfect winter stitch.

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Day 14 advent packages - one a beige box with a white owl on it, the other a light pink bag with presents, bells, ornaments, and springs of greenery on it.

A Christmas stocking needleminder with floss, presents, and a candy cane showing at the top. One skein of brown (801) and 2 skeins of 6835 (white) floss.

Day 13 of my stitchy advents was small but very useful. CCS included a cute Christmas stocking needleminder, and BNS added brown and white floss skeins—both colors I use all the time.

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A finished cross-stitch piece titled “Twigs and Tea” by Fine Frog Stitching. The design shows a cozy woodland scene with intertwined branches, leaves, and a table set for tea service - complete with cake, stitched in soft, earthy and muted tones.

Just finished Twigs and Tea by Fine Frog Stitching. A cozy woodland design with lots of fun details and some really cute animal friends. This was a great cozy fall stitch - and as a tea-lover, it was perfect for me. 🧵🍵🌿

#finishedstitch #crossstitch #finefrogstitching #twit #moonlitdyeworks #sal

Day 12 advent packages. A rectangular blue box with three presents on it and a light blue bag with three snowmen (my boxes must have coordinated ahead of time because there are many days they seem to go together.

Irridescent stork thread scissors from Caterpillar Cross Stitch

Nocturne 32ct linen from Picture This Plus. A medium grey with some really subtle marbling to it.

Day 12 of my stitchy advents was a really good one. CCS included a stunning pair of iridescent stork stitching scissors, and BNS added a beautiful fabric that’s already sparking ideas for future projects. A joy to open today.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #crossstitch #adventcalendar #advent2025

Day 11 Advent packages - a small teal box with an adorable squirrel on it. And a large dark green box with a person baking cookies (spoiler).

Can't show the pattern - but the is similar is style to the last advent pattern. This time it's Santa inside a wreath of holiday and winter motifs.

IT's baking time! A really large and heavy-duty (high quality) oven mitt with all sorts of holiday items on it - santa, snowmen, presents, trees, cookies. And a package of LillyBean sugar cookie mix

Day 11 of my stitchy advents brought a fun mix of creative and cozy. CCS included another holiday pattern, and BNS added some festive treats that have me planning a little baking next weekend. Loving how these calendars blend stitching and seasonal fun.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #crossstitch

Two advent day 10 packages. A rectangular olive green box with a winter forest cabin. A blue bag with a mug of hot chocolate on it.

I coaster (I think) with a bright cheery pink background that says Don't forget Santa's Milk

Day 10 of my stitchy advents brought more festive surprises from CCS and BNS. I really like how these calendars include a wide mix of items throughout the month.

#stitchyadvent #moonlitdyeworks #crossstitch #adventcalendar

Day 9 advent packages - a small teal box with a sprig of something (not sure what) on it. A very large bag with a polar bear wearing a scarf - super cute.

Three DMC floss skiens - mint green, light grey, and pastel pink.

A very soft and snuggly Christmas-themed blanket with all sort of motifs on a light grey/blue background. Including gingerbread men, ornaments, scissors, thread, 'Noel", and more.

Day 9 advent goodies! CCS added more floss (I really think something’s coming), but the highlight was BNS — an incredibly soft, gorgeous Christmas blanket that made my whole morning. Loving these daily surprises.

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Day 8 advent - a small teal box with a dove and a large red envelope with different colors presents on it.

Winter forest themed Washi tape.

Iron on design that says I'd rather be stitching

Day 8 of my stitchy advents brought a fun pair from CCS and BNS. These little daily surprises have been such a bright spot this month. Ready to keep going!

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Caterpillar Cross Stitch needle minder - an image of a snowglobe with a winter scene showing a cabin in the woods.

All sorts of floss - a variety of white, red, gree, teal, yellow, and black DMC floss

"Holiday Trimming" pattern from Carolyn Manning Designs - a motif style Christmas pattern with holly, bells, and ornaments. Also some candy canes.

Metallic red floss (so shiny) and a christmas sweater needleminder that matches the floss perfectly - love when two different boxes work together.

Weekend stitchy advent catch-up! Sharing Days 5–7 together since things got busy, but opening them all at once was a delight. Back on track and ready for Day 8 today!

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Two day 4 advent containers. The first is a red box with a cute little fox on it. The second is a blue bag with a sleigh full of presents in winter foresty scene.

The title of the "rockin' robin" pattern from Caterpillar Cross Stitch - sorry no mockup was available to show.

Very pale, misty grey Aida fabric. Labeled as "Touch of Grey" 14ct Aida, Wichelt.

Day 4 advent goodies: CCS included a cute robin-in-winter-motifs pattern (can’t show the chart, but it’s lovely!), and BNS sent a piece of Wichelt 14ct Aida in “Touch of Grey.” The soft misty grey is gorgeous for winter stitching.

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Two advent packages for day three. One is a light minty green box with a winter cabin scene. The other is a small bag with what looks like postage stamps of trees, snowy houses, and a goose.

Pine green Aida fabric with a three-inch corner measure showing a winter ice skating scene.

Day 3 advent goodies: CCS sent a beautiful pine-green Aida (14/16ct-ish), perfect for winter stitching. BNS included a corner measure + floss drop with a lovely ice-skating scene. I won’t use it as a tool, but it’s so pretty I might turn it into an ornament.
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A mug with cats on it full of hot tea with a plate of cookies next to it for breakfast.

Tea’s hot, cookies are warm. Cozy days are made for creating and fresh ideas. (And pretending there's no snow on the ground)

#CreativeFuel #MoonlitDyeWorks #WinterIsComing #TeaAndCookies #BestBreakfast

A variety of 5 fabric pieces overlaid. Each has a slightly different mix of blue, purple, brown and green in a marbled pattern.

Bogwater is a vibrant blend colors in shades of brown, blue, purple, and green. Such a fun mix!

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