Easy to read, alternative cross stitch patterns, kits and more!
Hi! My name is Eva and I'm the creator behind Monsterous Designs, where I aim to create alternative, easy to read cross stitch patterns, kits and more!
I've been cross stitching on and off as long as I can remember, being taught by my mum as a kid and learning new skill myself later on. I started designing my own patterns through making presents for friends and family and originally focusing on making fandom related items. I got a lot better at my craft and one of my friends recommended opening an Etsy store and so began Monsterous Designs!
To begin with, I only sold my finished stitches but I kept having people asking if I would sell my patterns, so I invested in a proper pattern making software and went from there. I then worked on developing my own original designs and started to sell these - making all my fandom related content free, which I still do to this day!
An issue I've always found with cross stitch patterns are the way they are formatted. As someone who struggles with migraines, staring at lots of small symbols makes my head spin!
So, with that in mind, I aim to help stitchers of all levels indulge in alternative designs and make easy to read patterns. I do this by offering a variety of pattern formats to help accomadate all preferences. Whether it's a larger print, no symbols or in black and white, I've got you covered!
I am also happy for you to get in contact with me to get a pattern format that suits you best.
In the future, I plan on expanding my range of easy to read patterns and kits, as well as creating helpful guides such as The Hoop Butt Guide, to make cross stitching as easy and accessible as possible to everyone.