POLL: Where do you get your patterns from?

[starrley]

The suggestion for this one comes to us from lpgeorge123, and it was seconded by RMDC. And so, please pick your top two places to get patterns. As usual, there is an "other" option. Comment away!

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[RMDC]

I almost always make my own patterns, with a couple of notable WIP exceptions. I have tons of kits lying around, but I've never actually finished any of the three I've started (though my current project is getting finished for sure - I've got the frame and some extra bits ready to roll!). I have, however, made several pieces from patterns here on Sprite Stitch and have several more queued up.

I'm interested in seeing what other online sources people use!

[Hellfire]

I use sprite stitch and use patterns from books. Made my first pattern for my swap gift.

[lpgeorge123]

I'm interested in seeing what other online sources people use!

Ditto to that!

I've been hoping for this poll for awhile since lately I've had a slump where I can't seem to find any patterns I like. I've spent far too much time searching on Etsy an Pinterest, and it seems like the ones I like are either small 1-2 day projects, or super huge 1-2 year projects. I can't seem to find a happy medium!

Recently I started the Zelda station of awakening piece, but I know with that many color changes I'll get tired of it and want to switch to something that I don't have to focus so hard on. Sometimes I just want to listen to a show on Netflix and stitch without using too much brain power.

[Eliste]

In a very definite plug- I get a lot of my embroidery patterns out of the Inspirations magazine. As far as I can tell, it is the most beautiful embroidery magazine in the world as advertised so if you've any interest in general embroidery or learning embroidery, I'd highly recommend getting a subscription (online or otherwise). Even if you don't get patterns from it, I guarantee the beautiful work in those pages will inspire you.

[LinkIsMyHomeboy]

Voted here and other. For the most I use Sprite Stitch or make them, but I really have a collection of patterns from all over.

[Kareesh]

Voted here and other. For the most I use Sprite Stitch or make them, but I really have a collection of patterns from all over.

This exactly.

[yessamaca]

I get mine from almost all of those places, except magazines. So I just chose the two sources for the projects I'm working on now and that's a book and purchased online. I found that dailycrossstitch.com site through here and I'm hooked. The patterns are small and simple and a lot of them are really lovely. And their puns crack me up. I've finished 2 patterns from that site so far and am working on a butterfly from there as well.

I like to get my ornaments as kits, although some of those I've stitched from a pattern book or from free online patterns. I'm really hoping the local craft store will have the same tree skirt kit as last year. Last fall I was just too busy but I hope to have more time this year and I really want to make it.

[Delver01]

I used to use PCStitch 10 to make my own, but it's not too great at picking the correct colors. I wound up with a pink mario. But the last couple I've gotten directly from Sprite Stitch have looked great. Thanks for all the hard work out there pattern makers

[tybear009]

I mainly use Sprite Stitch and free patterns from places like Birdie Stitching, Mini Stitches, and Cross Me Not, though I have tried my hand at some pattern making and it's turned out somewhat OK. Let's just say that pattern making isn't for me...