- Crafters share tongue-in-cheek photos of their cross stitch pieces
- Some have adapted famous quotes or written their own sarcastic ones
- Something that was seen as an old fashioned past time is now being
- A collection of new-age cross stitch pieces has been compiled by Bored Panda
Cross stitching is the kind of genteel hobby you might expect your grandmother to enjoy.
But now it’s becoming popular with hipsters far and wide, who prefer witty slogans and the occasional profanity to traditional patterns.
Bored Panda has gathered a mixture of some of the new breed of cross stitch creations and some are too rude to have hanging on the wall when your mother pops round.
With patience and a steady hand, one crafter stitched: ‘Kindly f*** off’, framed by delicate flowers. Another stitched detailed pictures of bacteria that causes diseases such as syphilis and measles.
They are guaranteed to raise a giggle but you might not give one as a housewarming gift, unless you’re certain the recipient has a good sense of humour.
Decorated with delicate pink flowers and leaves, this was clearly made by a party animal
Nice, simple and to the point – this comedic crafter clearly isn’t a people person
This witty stitcher shared her deepest, most heartfelt desire in this embroidery hoop
One for a writer perhaps? This would be a perfect way to warn friends and family to be nice to you
Don’t let Kim see! This cross stitch pattern sums up self-love to a T
A good one for owners of greedy cats! This crafter has even gone as far as to stitch a cat into the hoop
It certainly makes a difference from the traditional welcome mat in the hallway
Germs have never looked so pretty! Possibly displayed in the maker’s bathroom as a reminder to wash hands
A hilarious spin on Kellis’ 2003 hit ‘My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard’
Because when you actually sit back and think about it, the person that made this isn’t wrong – just doesn’t sugar coat things
If you want to put guests off from staying the night, similar patterns could be advised
Don’t be fooled by the delicate pattern, this is the perfect book mark for an anti-social bookworm
For those who prefer to be straight to the point and and honest with people, this is the cross stitch for them
This hilarious artist has stitched a bottle of wine accompanied with some harsh words
If you find yourself sipping a glass of wine on your own on a Saturday night, if your dog is with you it’s fine
Again, startling sarcasm framed with delicate flowers for a complete contrast