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Pattern Pick of the Day: Twisted Rainbow Sampler

Twisted Rainbow Sampler cross stitch pattern by Northern Expressions Needlework

You may have some stitchalongs happening around Facebook groups for this popular pattern by Northern Expressions Needlework, it really is quite stunning to see. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Onyx by Weeks Dye Works. The floss used in the model are Thread Pickerz silks and the Rainbow Floss packs are available there. Dinky Dyes alternatives […]

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Brushstroke Butterfly Stitched by Wilhelmina B.for WOCS

Brushstroke Butterfly Cross Stitched by WilhelminaB

Wilhelmina shared this photo with us on the Facebook page of her finished Brushstroke Butterfly square that she stitched for a group quilt project over at WOCS. Thank you Wilhelmina for sharing your work 🙂 Great color choices, it really feels like Spring just looking at those!

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Brushstroke Butterfly Plus a Lovely Quote

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The free Brushstroke Butterfly pattern has been stitched in many ways for charities and gifts over the past few years, but I really like the addition of a quote as Nancy has used it here in her gift for a friend… “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.” -Anonymous

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Another Butterfly from Maggi S. for Cole’s Quilts!

I truly love getting all these pictures in my inbox, so please everyone continue sending them in! This butterfly was stitched by Maggi S. as part of a project for Cole’s Quilts. I love the colors, so much fun! Thank you Maggi for sharing your work with us! ==> click here to get the free […]

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Brushstroke Butterfly by Nicola

Nicola from Obsessive Cross Stitcher shared her Brushstroke Butterfly with us and it has a creative twist, she’s making it into a card! What a great idea 🙂 Thank you for sharing your work with us, Nicola! ==> Brushstroke Butterfly is a free cross stitch pattern available here at Stitching the Night Away

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Brushstroke Butterfly by Peggy M.

Peggy stitched this Brushstroke Butterfly and finished it into a no-sew stand up display. I love it! 🙂 Thank you Peggy for sharing your work with us! You can download the free cross stitch pattern in PDF format here at any time: https://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/861/brush-stroke-butterfly-free-cross-stitch-pattern/ Happy Stitching!

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Brushstoke Butterfly by Lynn G.

Lynn G. stitched these two Brushstroke Butterfly pieces as part of the quilt gift we showed earlier, so you might recognize them from the quilt picture! Lynn also reminded me that butterflies are a symbol of hope, I love that.

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Four Brushstroke Butterflies from Maggi S.

It’s amazing how each butterfly is different even when it was stitched by the same stitcher! These four Brushstroke Butterfly finishes come from Maggi S. and she stitched them all for Cole’s Quilts. If you’re keeping score, that means these count as double entries in the April giveaway. Need the pattern for this design? It’s […]

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Brushstroke Butterfly Over One as an Ornament!

Another day and another butterfly! All of the butterflies are amazing, but this one in particular is stitched over one on evenweave to magically transform into an ornament! Who said butterflies only transform one time? 😉 I was so delighted when Mindy entered the stash giveaway and shared this picture… And how awesome are those […]

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Brushstroke Butterfly done by Charity for Cole’s Quilts

Charity at Constantly Stitching sent in this great Brushstroke Butterfly finish that she did for a Cole’s Quilts project. Thank you Charity for sharing your stitching with us! If you have stitched Brushstroke Butterfly I’d love to see your version as well. You can leave a comment here on the site or contact me directly. […]

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