Sometimes you just need a monochrome cross stitch project that unapologetically celebrates life kicking death right in the teeth. Inspired by the final piece of Robert Budzinski’s famous Dance of Death (TotenTanz) series, this gothic cross stitch pattern is the ultimate statement piece. If you are looking for a feminist cross stitch that radiates pure defiance, you’ve found your next obsession. It beautifully captures that vintage, etched aesthetic, making it a perfect woodcut cross stitch for anyone who loves historical art with a rebellious twist.
Who says a spooky cross stitch has to be depressing? Here, our fierce heroine is literally standing triumphantly over the bones of the underworld, creating a brilliantly snarky cross stitch moment. It’s a fantastic skeleton cross stitch design that flips the traditional macabre script completely on its head. Whether you are crafting a Halloween cross stitch for your autumn decor or just love an everyday dark cross stitch vibe, this piece totally delivers. Plus, it serves as a fresh take on the classic Danse Macabre, offering another modern cross stitch option for your stash.
Because it uses only one color, this monochrome cross stitch works up incredibly fast. It gives off that classic blackwork cross stitch feel without any complicated counting or stress. Honestly, it’s a surprisingly easy cross stitch that looks intricate and deeply impressive once finished. You don’t need magic to complete it, though it definitely makes a great witchy cross stitch for your gallery wall! Even if you are just looking for a subtly spooky cross stitch to pass the time, this pattern is incredibly rewarding.
Despite the morbid origins of the Totentanz, there is something deeply empowering and like a funny cross stitch inside joke, about a confident woman conquering the grave. It has the gritty charm of a medieval cross stitch but feels totally relevant for today’s mood. If you are an xstitch enthusiast who loves pushing boundaries, it is time to grab your favorite needle. You can easily turn this into a small cross stitch masterpiece for your desk to remind you of your own daily power. It leans a little into the macabre, making it an excellent horror cross stitch without being overly gruesome or gory. Add this gothic cross stitch to your current hoop collection and show the underworld who is really in charge. Get ready to stitch up your own personal victory, because this halloween cross stitch is strictly to live for!

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: 122×173 Stitches

10 ct 122×173 Stitches (31.0 x 43.9 cm) (12.2 x 17.3 in.)
14 ct 122×173 Stitches (22.1 x 31.4 cm) (8.7 x 12.4 in.)
16 ct 122×173 Stitches (19.4 x 27.5 cm) (7.6 x 10.8 in.)
18 ct 122×173 Stitches (17.2 x 24.4 cm) (6.8 x 9.6 in.)
20 ct 122×173 Stitches (15.5 x 22.0 cm) (6.1 x 8.6 in.)
22 ct 122×173 Stitches (14.1 x 20.0 cm) (5.5 x 7.9 in.)
25 ct 122×173 Stitches (12.4 x 17.6 cm) (4.9 x 6.9 in.)
32 ct 122×173 Stitches (9.7 x 13.7 cm) (3.8 x 5.4 in.)

I wish you a lot of inspiration and happy stitching!

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