It's the first Saturday of the month so time for the People's Choice SAL run by Jo from Serendipitous Stitching. Continued thanks to Jo for hosting this unique SAL which has a different theme each month.
This month's theme is geometric.
Geometric cross stitches, to me, would be designs which include regular shapes or patterns, and probably (but not necessarily) be symmetrical.
As far as I can recall, I haven't stitched anything like that; I tend to stitch pictures rather than patterns. And I don't really have anything in my stash either except for a couple of huge fractal designs which will probably never see the light of day:
![Fractal 53 counted cross stitch pattern | Cross Stitch Collectibles](https://www.xs-collectibles.com/store/products/762/images/fr-53-p_medium.png)
Fractal 053 by Cross Stitch Collectibles
![Fractal 354 Counted Cross Stitch Chart by Cross Stitch Collectibles | eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lIIAAOSwagdXSIzF/s-l300.gif)
Fractal 354 by Cross Stitch Collectibles
But the internet (i.e. etsy!) is absolutely awash with geometric designs.
There are shapes within shapes:
![Rainbow Hearts Cross Stitch Pattern PDF Instant Download image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/8075613/r/il/6e9386/2004365217/il_794xN.2004365217_b53a.jpg)
Rainbow Hearts by CinnamonStitching (etsy)
![Animals Cross Stitch Printable pdf Pattern Set 3 in 1 image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/12673082/r/il/d4f22a/1542032861/il_794xN.1542032861_kp4t.jpg)
Geometric Elephant, Lion and Tiger by AnimalsCrossStitch (etsy)
Mandalas, which are usually symmetrical, and sometimes geometric:
![Baroque](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2674/8054/products/baroque_crop_web_wm_copy_300x300.jpg?v=1514510458)
Baroque by Ink Circles - geometric designs within a geometric design - win-win!
(I've never stitched an Ink Circles designs, but this has caught my eye!)
![Namaste](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2674/8054/products/Namaste_web_300x300.jpg?v=1514519311)
Namaste "I bow to you" by Ink Circles
And I couldn't resist putting in this:
![Cross Stitch Pattern of Impossible Shapes Penrose Triangle image 1](https://i.etsystatic.com/20655843/r/il/9cffec/2214614364/il_794xN.2214614364_rldj.jpg)
The Penrose/Impossible Triangle by EmbroideryPatternPDF (etsy)
But it's not just about the stitching. How about making finishes into something geometrical?
Biscornu...
![Ripples On Water Series biscornu Pattern image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/9043575/r/il/10ad22/732217503/il_794xN.732217503_i92o.jpg)
Ripples On Water Biscornu by SpiritOfBelarus (etsy)
![Only this and nothing more biscornu Cross stitch PDF pattern image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/5145183/r/il/9adac5/575839536/il_794xN.575839536_2n79.jpg)
Only This And Nothing More Biscornu by cloudsfactory (etsy)
... or balls...
![The Alphabet Cross Stitch Ball with Buttons pdf pattern image 5](https://i.etsystatic.com/10842446/r/il/11159e/1573505801/il_794xN.1573505801_7vki.jpg)
The Alphabet Cross Stitch Ball by Cherry Parker Designs (etsy)
![Patchwork Pincushion Ornament Ball image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/8660285/r/il/d63978/2360564865/il_794xN.2360564865_jrv0.jpg)
Patchwork Pincushion Ornament Ball by Bouquetdefleurs (etsy)
... or cubes...
![DIY Needlepoint keychain kit Cross Stitch toys kit image 0](https://i.etsystatic.com/18822187/r/il/9d4065/2160454755/il_794xN.2160454755_l6j5.jpg)
Keychain Cubes by StitcheryDotShop (etsy)
... or other geometrical shapes by our host's favourite designer:
![Just Nan - JN273 Miss Kitty's Pin Cube • Counted Thread Cross Stitch Designs from Just Nan](https://www.justnan.com/images/jn273-miss-kittys-pincube-front.jpg)
Miss Kitty's Pin Cube by Just Nan
![Just Nan - JN281 • Perpetual Pentagon • Counted Thread Cross Stitch Designs from Just Nan](https://www.justnan.com/images/jn281-perpetual-pentagon-cover_thumb400x389.jpg)
Perpetual Pentagon by Just Nan
![Just Nan - JN260 8 Point Star Garden • Counted Thread Cross Stitch Designs from Just Nan](https://www.justnan.com/images/jn260-star-garden-cover.jpg)
Point Star Garden by Just Nan
So there's certainly no end of geometric designs to satisfy every sort of stitcher! Maybe there's something there for you? Who know, I may even try something like this myself... one day!
Next month's theme is Wizards and the following month Magic. Now, how to separate the two?
Take care,
Rachel x
6 comments:
Sono molto belli :) Complimenti
Buona giornata
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That's a super variety of geometric designs, it's amazing what designs are out there
Thanks for taking part in The People's Choice this month! I love the designs you've found. The turquoise biscornu is wonderful, as is the Floral ball and the illusion dice.
Of course I love the Just Nan designs too!
I love fractals, have stitched a mini by Cross Stitch Collectibles.I love the Heart one by Rainbow Hearts.
You found some great patterns - I couple of them might have wondered onto my wish list, but I'm not blaming you :D I actually do own the Namaste design, and really love those balls.
Great post with lots of beautiful pieces. The ripples biscornu is too neat. Sure looks cool on the monitor like it's moving.
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