Funny Cross Stitch Pattern: Ask Me About My Stash

A funny cross stitch pattern featuring the saying "Ask Me About My Stash." Colourful stitch accents surround a little floss monster made from 19 DMC colours, complete with white eyes and loose threads.

The design is worked mostly in backstitch, with just 192 full cross stitches making up the monster and coloured accents. A useful pattern for using up small amounts of leftover floss.

Pattern Details

• Stitch area: 30 x 53 stitches
• Total stitches: 192
• Colours: 19 DMC shades
• Stitch types: Full cross stitch and backstitch
• Backstitch: 367
• Skill level: Beginner friendly
• Recommended fabric: A light fabric such as white or cream, as the unstitched fabric forms the background

Finished Sizes

• 14 ct: 5.4 x 9.6 cm (2.1 x 3.8 in)
• 16 ct: 4.8 x 8.4 cm (1.9 x 3.3 in)
• 18 ct: 4.2 x 7.5 cm (1.7 x 2.9 in)
• 20 ct: 3.8 x 6.7 cm (1.5 x 2.7 in)
• 22 ct: 3.5 x 6.1 cm (1.4 x 2.4 in)
• 25 ct: 3.0 x 5.4 cm (1.2 x 2.1 in)
• 28 ct: 2.7 x 4.8 cm (1.1 x 1.9 in)
• 32 ct: 2.4 x 4.2 cm (0.9 x 1.7 in)

Fits A Standard Frame

• Design area at 14 count: 5.4 x 9.6 cm (2.1 x 3.8 in)
• Designed to fit a 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in) portrait frame
• Leaves approximately 2.4 cm of space at each side and 2.8 cm above and below
• Allow at least 5 cm of spare fabric on every side for stretching

Your Download Includes

• Symbols on Colour chart (coloured cells with symbols)
• Symbols chart (black and white, for economical printing)
• Coloured Symbols chart (coloured symbols on white)
• Full DMC thread list and colour key
• Pattern Keeper compatible file
• Tips sheet

Perfect For

• Stitchers with a serious floss stash
• Using up leftover lengths and small amounts of floss
• A small framed stitching piece
• A project with plenty of colour but very few full cross stitches
• A 4 x 6 inch portrait frame

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• Digital download only. Nothing physical will be shipped.
• No refunds on digital purchases. If you have any issues with the files, message us and we'll sort it out.
• For personal use. You're welcome to sell or gift finished pieces you stitch from this pattern, with a credit to Lost in Cross Stitch if you list them for sale.
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