Timeless Ink

Discover the art of stitching time with our 'Timeless Ink' cross stitch pattern. This stunning design captures the fluid motion and dramatic energy of an hourglass amidst a striking backdrop of black, orange, and red splashes, reminiscent of a sunset locked in an eternal dance with the night. Perfect for those who appreciate the symbolic power of time and the boldness of tattoo-inspired art, this pattern will create an eye-catching piece sure to spark conversations and admiration. As you bring this hourglass to life, stitch by stitch, you'll be crafting more than just an image; you'll be capturing a metaphor for life's fleeting moments, urging onlookers to seize the day. The design's vibrant splatters and sharp contrasts create a sense of urgency and movement, encouraging a reflection on the passage of time. This pattern features: A full-color, easy-to-follow chart with DMC color codes for a vivid and accurate palette. A black and white, easy-to-follow chart with DMC color codes for a vivid and accurate palette. Colour SVG Pattern B&W SVG Pattern SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects.