Starry Nights Studio

So I did a thing. 😊

My sleep frustrations have been well documented—I can’t stand doom-scrolling in bed for hours. It always leaves me feeling so unproductive and wasteful. And with my mom’s diagnosis, there’s been a lot of hospital and clinic waiting—more quiet time than I knew what to do with. I knew I needed something, I just wasn’t sure what.

My friends suggested doodling before bed because it’s supposed to help you sleep (it didn’t). So I started doodling on my tablet… and somehow that turned into me designing cross stitch patterns. It’s actually really hard—I have no idea how designers make it look so effortless—but I’ve been having fun with it. And as a bonus, it makes my eyes tired so I sleep a little better when I do fall back to sleep.

This was the first piece I designed. I’ve actually made a few more as part of a seasonal series, and my dad created a kind of hornbook-style board for them. It could definitely be better, but I love that years from now I’ll be able to look at this piece in my decor and remember how my dad and I worked together to bring it to life. 🥹

🌟 NEW LISTING! 🌟

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🌟 20% off this weekend! 🌟

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Just finished this piece for a client and I just hope she likes it as much as I do! I absolutely love the colors in this pattern. I immediately bought it to add to my patriotic WIPs. 😊

🧵: Founding Promises" from Silver Creek Samplers

Goodbye spring decor! Can't say I'll miss you much. 😏

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Just a few more days of spring... 🌱🌸

🧵: The Robins Are Here by Brenda Gervais, With Thy Needle and Thread
🪡: 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
Frame by me

So apparently my body rejects sleep now. The good news is I’m getting more stitchy time in at night. The bad news is night-time stitching with your husband nearby (who sleeps like a baby I might add) isn't super conducive to dark-fabric stitching so I had to switch this one up a bit. I think I would have preferred it on a dark fabric like the model but at least it got done right? 🥱🥱

🧵: Let's Talk Spring from .on.design
🪡: 32 ct Taupe Lugana
🌟: Birdhouse finishing board

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🌟 Fresh Pick Friday 🌟

The Daisy Willow Board is on sale now through Sunday!

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Another redo finish. Apparently I started April Word Play by Brenda Gervais and only made it through the bunny before calling it a day. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

✨ FRESH PICK FRIDAY IS HERE! ✨

I'm starting something new in my shop -- every Friday I'll be featuring one special item as my "Fresh Pick" of the week.

This week's pick is my SMALL FARMHOUSE JAR. It will be available at 20% off for 48-hours only (Friday-Sunday morning).

If you love it, grab it while it's featured. Once Sunday morning hits, the Fresh Pick offer ends and we'll move on to next week's design!

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When does everyone take down spring and move on with the next seasonal vignettes? I'm getting antsy already 😏

🧵: Spring Serenade by Brenda Gervais, With Thy Needle and Thread
🪡: 32 ct Taupe Lugana
🌟: Spring Large Basic Paddle from my shop