Listeria, meningitis cross stitch -- geek stitchery for doctor, nurse, lab tech, epidemiologist

Name: Listeria, meningitis cross stitch -- geek stitchery for doctor, nurse, lab tech, epidemiologist
Brand: aliciawatkins
SKU: 192818420
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (3514 reviews)

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Materials: cross stitch cloth, natural wood hoop, needle, 3 inch wood hoop, DMC embroidery thread

Listeriosis cross stitch, completed in 3" round natural wood embroidery hoop

---The Story---

GERMS! They're everywhere. You can't avoid them, not entirely -- so why not incorporate them into your decor?

If you're into science, or just germs, or cleanliness, or if you're a hypochondriac, you might like to see your interests/worst fears immortalized in stitchwork. Luckily, now you can.

This listing is for one listeriosis microbe. +Listeriosis is a disease caused by the listeria bacterium in food, and while for most people it causes nonspecific symptoms, a diagnosis of listeriosis means the bacteria has spread beyond the intestines and invaded other parts of the body. In pregnant women, listeriosis can be very serious and lead to stillbirth, miscarriage, or other complications. It can also cause meningitis (and inflammation of the meninges in the brain and spinal cord), though most meningitis in the U.S. is caused by viruses and not by bacteria.

---The Deets---

This listing is for just what you see in the first two pictures: one completed brown, pink and blue microbe with the common name stitched in black at the bottom of a 3" natural wood embroidery hoop.

This microbe is part of a series of microbe and germ cross stitches that will feature a variety of brightly-colored microscopic viruses/bacteria/etc, each stitched on white Aida cloth and framed in 3" natural wood hoop frames. Find more in the Microbes and Germs section of my shop (linked below), where the other pictured microbes are also available.

The back of each germ or microbe will be protected by loose felt that clings to the back; the felt will not be glued to the hoop, in order to allow for easier cleaning and re-stretching, should that become necessary.

*CUSTOMIZE: If you would like three or more microbes, look for special listings in the Microbes section of my shop, or convo me to request a special order.

I love custom orders; let me know if you're looking for a microbe you don't see here, and I'll stitch it for you!

*SHIP: This stitch will be made to order and sent via USPS first class (with delivery confirmation) or international first class mail within about a week of your order, usually sooner, unless I convo you otherwise or a shipping delay is noted in my policies, shop banner or shop announcement (below the banner).

It will ship as pictured to anywhere in the world, and excess s&h charges will be refunded (especially for international orders, as it's hard to predict the weight in advance).

*GIFT WRAP: Let me know if you are giving this microbe as a gift, and I'll wrap it up in plain paper and include a little notecard for your "to" and "from" -- or tell me if you'd like me to send it directly to the recipient and what message you'd like to include, and I'll write it out for you before I pop it in the mail.

---The Links---

Want to stitch it yourself? Here's the pattern along with 9 others, for just a few bucks: https://www.etsy.com/listing/151942193/cross-stitch-pattern-common-microbes-set

Or get 50 patterns, including this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/182471178/cross-stitch-patterns-50-microbes-in-5

Microbes and Germs shop section: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins?section_id=11480156

3 Microbes, to create your own instant collection: https://www.etsy.com/listing/101075677/3-microbes-cross-stitch-set-instant

Herpes: https://www.etsy.com/listing/102301216/herpes-microbe-germ-cross-stitch-microbe

Aspergillus fumigatus, a mold: https://www.etsy.com/listing/103726741/cross-stitch-microbe-aspergillus

E. Coli: https://www.etsy.com/listing/98807832/e-coli-microbe-germ-cross-stitch

Back to the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins

+This information was found at http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/definition.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningitis

---The Legal Stuff---

Microbes are not my intellectual property, obviously, but the cross stitch designs are copyright Alicia Watkins 2012-15. Please do not copy or distribute without permission, and please do not pin images without permission. (Convo me!) The patterns are available for less than $1 each in sets of ten! :)

+I am no kind of medical expert, and anything I know about the microbes in this series of stitches or that I appear to know, I learned from the internet. : ) NO PART of my listings or any other ramblings should be construed as ANY KIND of medical advice, because it's not. My only relevant expertise is in cross stitching!

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I love to do custom work during the non-holiday months! I try to work on one custom project at a time so that I can give each project my full customizing attention; as a result, a significant lead time on deadlines for receiving your custom order is very much appreciated.

If possible, try to contact me at least a month in advance of a deadline for receiving a 5x7 custom cross stitch. (That said, if you're in a pinch and you know I'm the stitcher for the job, convo me anyway! If I happen to be in between custom orders, I can often get things out in a much shorter time, and like I said, I love working with customers on personalized stitchery.)

Most of my small finished cross stitches have an option for gift wrapping.

If you don't see a drop-down list as you purchase a small hooped or framed cross stitch (smaller than 4x6), but you would like your item to be wrapped in plain paper (with a small notecard for your message included), request gift wrap as you check out in the "notes to seller"!

If you're having your gift sent directly to the recipient, please double-check the address it's going to before you finish checking out, and let me know what you'd like me to write in the notecard to your recipient! :)

Etsy has a "this is a gift!" option that helps you tell me not to include a receipt -- I don't anyway! -- but I do not gift-wrap large items or kits.

Mini kits are available for wholesale ordering at any time; contact me for details on which kits I have available with shelf-ready labeling, and for pricing details!

I also offer a selection of finished cross stitch available for wholesale or certain consignment situations, for stores that feel my work would be a good fit. Contact me if you're interested in carrying my work in your store, and we'll talk about what I've done in the past and what you're looking for! :)

I believe in using secondhand frames because it's eco-friendly, supports my local thrift shops, and allows me to frame your items, if you'd like that, at very low cost.

Because they are unique and unapproved by you, I don't pass on the cost of the secondhand frames to you, except for the cost of shipping (usually about a $2 difference).

When you order an item from me, rest assured that you are only paying for the stitchwork, and you may treat the frame as a "suggestion" -- if you don't like it, give the frame away! Your 4x6 or larger cross stitch will come with a mounting board that will allow you to easily pop it out of the "suggested" frame I've sent it in and into any same-sized frame of your choice.

I can't send you a photo of your options for secondhand frames; I have too many frames and a too quickly rotating stock for that. However, you're welcome to let me know your preferences in color and material (i.e. wood, metal, plastic) and I'll do what I can to accommodate your wishes.

If you receive your stitchwork and you HATE the frame I chose from my cache of secondhand frames, never fear! The stitching for a 4x6 or larger frame will be mounted on a board that you can simply pop out of the secondhand frame you received, and pop INto a frame you choose from a local store, another Etsy seller, or anywhere you find perfect frames.

Because the secondhand frames I send are free, I cannot offer replacements or frame-related refunds.

Nope! What I sell are patterns and kits for original counted cross stitch designs, which means you'll be using a printed pattern (or your computer screen if you prefer -- being able to zoom in on a detail can be very helpful!), almost the way you would use a map to navigate in a city.
The details of what is included in each of my kits can be found in the listing for that kit. Click "read more" under the pics for details.
If you've never tried counted cross stitch before, many of my patterns are beginner-friendly, and I'm happy to say that many first-time stitchers have reported fun and success with my kits. I'm also happy to send you a Basic Cross Stitch instruction book via email. Just let me know you'd like one, and I'll send it along!