Crossgrain Stitch Kits
Year: 2025
Media: Plywood, paper, yarn
Skills: Graphic design, visual coding, laser cutting, photography, video editing
In the process of creating my Forest Animals Wall Art, I realised I had all the pieces necessary to develop a DIY stitch-by-symbol product, similar to paint-by-number or diamond art kits.
To that end, I’ve developed a new set of patterns, still using animal silhouettes, but filled with floral patterns featuring orange poppies and pink peonies. Engraving the colour symbols directly onto the pattern makes complex, multi-colour patterns much more doable, even for beginners.
The kits I’ve developed each include an oil-finished laser-cut panel, 100% mercerised cotton yarn in the required colours and lengths, an illustrated instruction booklet, a needle, a needle threader, and a printed pattern chart (just in case).
And I am continually adding to and deploying from a repository of photos, graphics, and videos to promote the kits across various digital platforms. You can find more of this content on Instagram.