Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Cross Stitch Pattern

This week's pattern is the first one Jesse has designed from the Star Trek universe, and I heart it so much! Right now we're slowly watching our way through all of the Star Trek series (minus the original) in chronological order, so in just a little while we'll be re-watching all of the DS9 seasons. I'm so excited! It was such a great show.

It has all of our favourite characters from the show -- Jake Sisko, Chief O'Brien, Dr. Bashir, Kira, Commander Sisko, Odo, Jadzia Dax and (my fovourite) Quark. Check out our shop to see all of our cross stitch patterns!

#quarkisthebest #geekstitch #nowweneedanextgenpatternjesse

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Moon's Creations Moon Buns - Etsy Shop Roundup

A few days ago I did a Star Trek roundup that showed an adorable moon bun from Moon's Creations . Just in case you didn't realize how flippin' wonderful these little amigurumi bunnies are, I thought I'd show you a few more of them.

Moon's Creations has done up a few of the different doctors from the Doctor Who series, and this one is my favourite. I lurve the suspenders!

Another very adorable moon bun from Star Trek. This one is Captain Kirk minus the hair-piece.

Possibly my current favourite moon bun! I love that it's a baby bun that's dressed up as a yeti. Cute + cute = sooo cute.

And lastly I found this in Moon's Creations sold orders. It's Sherlock, and he looks just perfect! I love the hair so much. 

Well those just are few of Moon's Creations' little buns. Go check out her shop or blog to see even more! It's not all just bunnies -- she has everything from ducklings to ponies to narwhals.

#canyoubeaddictedtosomethingyouveneverhad #favouriteetsystore #iwonderiftherearesunbuns

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X-Men First Class Cross Stitch Pattern

This week's pattern is another that hails from the Marvel universe. One of the first movies we watched once we got our Netflix account was X-Men: First Class. We enjoyed it (though we still liked the 2000 and 2003 X-Men films better). Check out our shop to see all of our comic book cross stitch patterns.

I love Jesse's design, especially Havok and his specially altered uniform. I think this would make a great gift for any X-Men fan once it's stitched up.

#gotstogetmeoneofthoseoutfits #mystiquewinsbestcharacterofthemovieaward #lateblogpostagain

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The Amazing Art of Ian Glaubing

I literally can't get enough of Ian Glaubing's art! I just found out about him yesterday and I'm already smitten! Not only is his style so adorable, but he picks the best shows and movies to illustrate. Check out what we've found!

 This one is hilarious. Such a funny running gag on Arrested Development. We've even done a pattern up based on the Bluth's chicken antics.

And there's so much more. He's drawn a ton of stuff from Back to the Future, Mario Bros., Ghostbusters and even Hitchcock films.  Check out his stuff on his website or his Etsy shop. (via)

#whatawookie #bestchewieprintever #artistcrush

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Skyrim "Arrow to the Knee" Cross Stitch Pattern

Even if you haven't played the incredibly addictive The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, I'm sure you've run across the phrase "I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow to the knee." Our latest pattern in our shop (released last Wednesday) is an homage to that poor guard.

I know Jesse is working on other Skyrim cross stitch patterns, so it'll be exciting to stitch those up too.

#diefetcher #readyforelderscrollsvi #megalatepatternblog

Star Trek - Etsy Roundup

One of my favourite Etsy shops of all time, has to be Moon's Creations. She has the knack of creating the most adorable little moon buns and giving each one of them a ton of adorability. I was super stoked to see this little guy in her shop, especially since Jesse and I have been having a Star Trek revival. Unfortunately this guy is doomed, because he's from the original series and wearing a red shirt. I'll save you Moon Bun!!!

That led me to thinking about what other Star Trek awesome there was on Etsy. I absolutely love these necklaces by Land of Rapture. They have a ton of adorable geek jewelry.

And last, but certainly not least, Wee Little Stitches (one of our favourite geek cross stitch shops) has this adorable Next Generation design. 

While I'm positive there is more amazing Star Trek finds on Etsy, I didn't have time to sift through the thousands of Trekkie items out there. If you find any other Star Trek awesomes let me know!

#livelongandprosper #redshirtsneverprosper #ineedamoonbunsobad

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Skottie Young Blog Love

Jesse is amazing, and I'm not just saying that because he's the best husband ever. In addition to making adorable cross stitch patterns he is awesome at introducing me to fantastic artists and blogs he's unearthed on the internet. My most recent blog introduction was to skottieyoung.com and I am so delighted!

Lately Skottie Young has been involved with the Avengers vs. X-Men project and has been integral to the Marvel Oz series. More than that, his daily sketches have won me over. Check out some of his work!

Isn't he the greatest? I just love that drawing of Rocket Raccoon! And that's just a tiny bit of his work. Go check him out and buy his stuff here!

Stay tuned for more of our favourite blogs, artists and patterns.

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#bloglove #batmanisadummyhead #babyhulksmoosh

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Bill and Ted & Another Arrested Development Cross Stitch Pattern

Check out our new patterns in our shop!

We love Arrested Development so much that we've put another 8-bit inspired pattern based on the show in our shop. Our first Arrested Development pattern was of the whole family, but this one showcases my favourite character Buster and an iconic Buster moment. Love it Jesse!

I'm also super excited about this newest member of the Cross Stitch Heroes pattern family. Behold Bill and Ted from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. This movie was hilarious when it came out, and after a recent re-watch we were delighted to find that it holds up over time! Check out our pattern of these righteous dudes being most excellent to each other!

We also wanted to let you guys know about some of our recent shop changes. It's important for us that you know what your finished product is going to look like, so now we are showing our patterns stitched on background colours that you will be able to easily find in your local craft stores. We are also showing what the characters look like back-stitched on the natural colours, in case you find your characters aren't popping. Here's an example of our new and improved pattern look:

 

Stay tuned for more patterns, more tips and more awesome. 

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#wyldstallynsrule #busteristhebest #lovemakingacoolthingevencooler

Star Wars & Winnie the Pooh Mash-ups

As I was trolling Pinterest this week I fell in love. I was introduced to an artist who mashes two of my very favorite things - Star Wars and Winnie the Pooh. I love his style, I love his work and I love that all the proceeds from these prints goes to paying the medical bills for his little girl. Check out some of James Hance's mash-ups!

I try and pick my favourite print, but I just can't decide. Go check them out, there's other great things to love over there. If I had little ones I would definitely put these prints in their rooms. Stay tuned for more great geek love, what we've been doing with our shop and other nifty finds.

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#winniethechew #wishmyfriendswithkidslikedstarwars #lookjesseablogpost

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Thursday Treasury It Is...

Lately we've been really digging Yoda on Etsy, as evidenced by our Tumblr. There is just so much you can do with that adorable Muppet in the handmade universe. This treasury has a cute Yoda baby hat and a ton of other adorable geekery.

Mr. Hippopotamus Likes Green Apples by FiberBungalow

Crochet Baskets Nested Set o... MaryFosterCrea... $66.00	Apple Lunch Bag ExquizitCreati... $20.00	Crayon's Heart, 5x5, Squ... j2studiosphoto... $15.00
Little Guy Necktie Tie - Red... petitepeanut $14.00	Hippopotamus Safari Boy Nurs... wishdaisy $30.00	Boy on a tricycle outside in... jenLynnPHOTOGR... $115.00
Pettiskirt by Dreamspun DreamSpunKids $65.00	16 Inch Ykk Zipper Sampler P... zipit $3.75	Green Yoda Baby Hat KnitBabyCoutur... $25.00
Green Apple Fragrance Oil Lo... AdamsboroSundr... $2.75	Ceramic collectible THIMBLE ... thelittlereddo... $23.00	Vintage Energizer Bunny Coll... TangoPony $12.99
Library Gal / print alidouglass $20.00	Green Apple Wood Small Shall... gleamingrendit... $9.00	Green apple, boy with apple ... RoyalIphone $15.99
Sprouts or Grass - Organic H... MoonlightMicro... $5.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

So there it is. Pretty sure that thimble will be mine one day! Stay tuned for a quick blog on what we released in the store this week, and maybe the craziness that was this week.

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#doordonotthereisnotry #12:05isstillthursday? #nightfolks

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Knowledge is Power Etsy Treasury Thursday

I love everything about this treasury - the colour scheme, the items, and the theme. Just perfect. Plus it has an adorable bowtie so I was sold as soon as I saw it. Now to get Jesse to wear bowties.

'Knowledge is Power' by TheBakersDaughter

Vintage Wooden Crate - The B... bellalulu $48.00	Olive Linen (bow tie) FoxandBrie $35.00	Vintage Brass Owl WiseApple $20.00
Eye Glasses - Vintage Specta... macedoine $32.50	Vintage alphabet rubber stam... reconstitution... $68.50	WISDOM Text Bookends - Free ... KnobCreekMetal... $39.99
Embroidered Green Apple with... sometimesiswir... $25.00	Vintage School Desk // Child... 86home $268.00	Bike Bicycle Photography 8x1... jpgphotography $26.00
1941 Vintage School Letters ... msjeannieology $6.00	Industrial Metal Gooseneck D... TwoStoryVintag... $32.00	For the Lefty - 3 Pair of Vi... birdneststudio $6.95
The Library Type notecards- ... RoseAndAnchor $5.00	Notebook mossy green nauli $15.00	Classic Old School Calculato... joelhenry $10.00
High School Class Ring - 193... Mylittlethrift... $66.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

I'm also loving the "Wisdom bookends", and "The Library Type Notecards". This Etsy seller is a gal after my own heart. Check it out!

Stay tuned for more amazing treasuries...

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#knowledgeISpower #bowtiesrock #stilllovingowls

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