Welcome to Part 5 of Robert Budzinski’s incredible 8-part Dance of Death series, where the tables finally turn! If you’ve been looking for a modern cross stitch project with serious attitude, this is the one. This gothic cross stitch pattern perfectly captures the exact moment our heroine realizes she’s actually holding the reins. It’s a fantastic witchy cross stitch piece that proves life doesn’t just conquer death; it makes death dance to its tune. Any fan of dark cross stitch will love how she steals the show with that knowing, sly grin.

This isn’t just another standard spooky cross stitch. Instead, it’s a fiercely feminist cross stitch that celebrates rebellion and taking absolute control. We are translating Budzinski’s brilliant art into a woodcut cross stitch format that looks striking on any fabric. If you love a good monochrome cross stitch or naturally gravitate toward blackwork cross stitch, you’ll appreciate the sharp lines and bold contrast here.

Working on a skeleton cross stitch usually means focusing entirely on the bones, but the living girl’s sly energy completely steals the spotlight in this design. It totally works as a Halloween cross stitch for the autumn season, but let’s be real, this rebellious vibe is meant for year-round display. Need a snarky cross stitch to express your inner mischief? Or maybe a subtly funny cross stitch to hang near your workspace as a daily reminder of who is really in charge?

Don’t let the gorgeously detailed look fool you; this is a remarkably easy cross stitch. It stitches up quickly like a mini cross stitch, making it a highly satisfying project to tackle over a few evenings. Whether you are planning a medieval cross stitch gallery wall or just want a new gothic cross stitch to add to your hoop collection, this fifth installment is an absolute must-stitch. Who knew a horror cross stitch could feel this empowering? Grab your threads for this epic xstitch and let’s show that skeleton exactly who is boss. It is the ultimate halloween cross stitch experience for anyone who enjoys the macabre with a smirk.

You will get a PDF counted cross stitch pattern available for instant download. No physical item will be sent.
The pattern includes:
– a finished image
– an image of the whole chart (color and b&w)
– colorful detailed symbol pattern in PDF format
– instruction and key section
– list of DMC thread colors

This pattern is full cross stitches only.
Floss: DMC 1 color

Design size: 130×173 Stitches

10 ct 130×173 Stitches (33.0 x 43.9 cm) (13.0 x 17.3 in.)
14 ct 130×173 Stitches (23.6 x 31.4 cm) (9.3 x 12.4 in.)
16 ct 130×173 Stitches (20.6 x 27.5 cm) (8.1 x 10.8 in.)
18 ct 130×173 Stitches (18.3 x 24.4 cm) (7.2 x 9.6 in.)
20 ct 130×173 Stitches (16.5 x 22.0 cm) (6.5 x 8.6 in.)
22 ct 130×173 Stitches (15.0 x 20.0 cm) (5.9 x 7.9 in.)
25 ct 130×173 Stitches (13.2 x 17.6 cm) (5.2 x 6.9 in.)
32 ct 130×173 Stitches (10.3 x 13.7 cm) (4.1 x 5.4 in.)

I wish you a lot of inspiration and happy stitching!

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