Original Cross Stitch Patterns

Contemporary designs and thoughtfully curated collections for stitchers who appreciate creativity, colour and detail.

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Cross-stitched blue teapot showing a scarfed polar bear sitting on ice and fishing for a friend through a hole in the ice. The bear is wearing blue skates.

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STORYTELLING & WHIMSICAL

ART & ARTISTIC INSPIRATION

Discover original cross-stitch designs across five distinctive collections, from historical and architectural subjects to art, nature, whimsical storytelling, and seasonal favourites. Each design is thoughtfully developed for stitchers who appreciate creativity, colour, and detail.

Embroidered Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang dynasty in China wearing a cream robe and blue crown with sjawl looking in the mirror.
Embroidered teapot showing mice eating a block of cheese. Full bellies and mischievous expressions. One mouse sits outside the teapot. Title of this pattern is When The Cat's Away... Multicolored. The teapot is framed.
Embroidered close-up of Vermeer's Milkmaid showing her face and upper body. A tiny portion of the pitcher is in the left bottom corner.

HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE

Embroidered festive green box trees with ribbons, bows, Christmas balls and lights. The boxes are grey. The three trees are sitting on a patch of grass. The title of this framed piece is "Feliz Navidad".

NATURE

KIDS, PETS & SEASONAL

Embroidered Blue Jay bird shown from behind and sitting on a branch with delicate pink flowers. The bird is framed and has a blue label with its name on it..

About The Designer

A close up photo of the designer showing her with her red, chin-length bob-cut hair with bangs. She is wearing a white dress and delicate small pearl necklace with matching earrings.

My professional background is in architectural and interior design. Although I have moved on from professional practice, those disciplines continue to influence the way I see and approach design.

I have always been drawn to the relationship between form, colour, proportion and detail, and to the way thoughtful composition can transform an idea into something meaningful.

Cross-stitch has given me another way to explore those interests. I approach each pattern as a design in its own right, carefully considering its composition, colour palette, balance and visual character. My inspiration comes from a wide range of sources, including history, architecture, art, nature and storytelling.

Through Hopping Stitches, I bring together original designs and thoughtfully developed collections for stitchers who enjoy something a little different. My aim is to create patterns that are engaging to stitch and rewarding to display.

Featured Design

Discover the Streetscapes Collection, inspired by the character and architectural detail of distinctive streets and buildings in major world cities.

Each design brings together colour, form, and intricate detail to create a miniature streetscape with its own personality.

At just 5 × 5 inches, this miniature makes a delightful project to enjoy in a little time, with a finished piece that is full of character.

Embroidered view of three older houses on a street in Tokyo. Between two houses is a red gate to the gardens in the back, full with large trees. There is a street light in front of one house. The houses have pots with plants.

TOKYO STREETSCAPE - From the Streetscapes Collection

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The Hopping Stitches Approach

I believe a good cross-stitch pattern should be more than a chart to follow. It should begin with an interesting idea and develop into a design that is a pleasure to stitch and rewarding to finish.

My background in architectural and interior design influences the way I approach each pattern. I pay particular attention to composition, colour, proportion, and detail, bringing these elements together to create designs with their own individual character.

I also want the stitching experience to be as enjoyable as the finished result. Each pattern is carefully prepared as a clear, professionally presented PDF, with charts, colour information, and practical guidance to help you along the way.

Whether you choose a small miniature or a more ambitious design, I hope you will find something here that inspires you to pick up your needle and thread.

Thoughtfully designed. A pleasure to stitch.

Made to be enjoyed.