Probably, you have already heard of this saying. Through a hobby, you can spend your free time doing what you love, which could be reading books, cooking, playing sports, and countless others. However, for some, their preferred activity is cross-stitching.
There are those who spent months just to finish their chosen pattern, depending on how complicated it is. Complex or not, finishing one indeed gives a sense of achievement.
Here are 55 examples of fantastic works of art stitched by very patient hands.
A Harry Potter fan cannot ignore this one. The snitch is considered the vessel of Harry’s happiness. He grows a tad more from being a child to a real hero every time he catches it.
It is heartwarming to know that a mum handstitched this for his son’s game room. He appreciated his mother’s talent that he took the initiative to frame them.
Baby Yoda became quite a favorite by many, obviously, this infant-sized green creature looks too cute. And this picture would not scare a baby despite its huge eyes.
Yoda is a popular character from the movie Star Wars. He belongs to a mysterious species and is quite sensitive to force. This Jedi Master saw the rise and fall of the Galactic Republic.
The finished product makes you want to stay in a serene place, where you can also gaze at the gorgeous night sky. The crafter bought the kit years ago and just finished it recently.
This is a timeless and amusing piece featuring the famous Leonardo DiCaprio. Oh! It was the proud husband who shared this finished product online after her wife finished this in two months.
A mother was too excited to finish this but looking after a 6-month-old baby made her take things slower. But, she is now so happy to be able to finally adore this piece.
When working on a pattern for Christmas, it is best to start working on three to four months ahead and finish it in time for the season. This will be a great addition to your Christmas decors.
This cross-stitch would obviously take some time to do. With a dark cloth background and darker shades of thread to use, you can easily make mistakes if you aren’t too careful following the pattern. Well, two more wolves to go and it’s done.
This may look a simple piece of cross-stitch but this would have made grandma very happy. But, the package with this inside was stolen. What the owner was very much worried about was the frame which according to her was irreplaceable.
Many were mesmerized by this beautiful output. The subtle shading, the painstaking yet wonderful work on trees and the unique concept just make it more adorable.
It looks more like a painting instead of a cross-stitch piece. Indeed, it requires a great amount of effort to complete this complex pattern. After seeing this result, you’d be inspired to work on the other three seasons.
Even if it is still nearly fifty percent done you can already appreciate its beauty. Those who have watched Beauty and the Beast a hundred times cannot deny it.
It may look scary but this is a picture of a plague doctor. This was the costume worn by the physicians who treated victims of bubonic plague during the outbreak. The mask with bird-like beak was used to protect them from the infectious and deadly diseases.
You will see a romantic piece of work after the intense labor you will put in putting this together. Whatever you go through, you will only get a beautiful sight, just don’t mind the months you’ll have to spend to complete this.
Everyone can fall in love with this beautiful pattern. Might look daunting when you start to work on it but you’d feel you want to finish it fast to adore the result.
It can be fun working on this simple image with lots of color rather than a naturally-colored one. So if you like something striking and bold, go for this vibrant pattern.
If you are an Eminem fan, you certainly cannot ignore this one and would love to stitch something like for yourself. But, this can be extra challenging as you can see.
This pattern can literally take months to finish with all its detail and color. Only a person who can diligently cross-stitch is able to finish this awesome piece. Well, the owner started this project in autumn and finished it in spring.
With too much backstitching and French knot works, working on this pattern can take you to wonderland. You may encounter several mistakes but the outcome won’t disappoint.
