Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This stitch with me covers the full finishing (with accessory!) of Dr. Raven, an Animal Cracker by Stacy Nash, stitching by hand.
Recommended:
Sewing thread of choice - I used Soie 100/3 for seams, and Surfine for fine details and slip stitching
Backing fabric - NB: I kept erroneously referring to my backing fabric as my lining, I was in garment mode. If you hear me say lining, I mean backing! Apologies.
Shears for larger cutting, small scissors for detailed cutting
Fine sewing needle - I used a #10 milliners
Marking tool - I recommend semi permanent methods only, like a chalk pencil
Small ruler
Turning tool(s) as needed
Stuffing: I used wool roving
Fusible interfacing at your discertion: I did not use it, but depending on your linen, count, and the stuffing used, you may want it
Tutorials referenced:
Wet blocking a small cross stitch finish: youtu.be/1Q5CGZULhU4
Pinkeep finishing: youtu.be/oS_mdoLZcx8
Sources:
Apex scissors: hoopandframe.com/collections/scissors/products/apex-scissors
Stainless steel pins: hoopandframe.com/collections/stitching-tools/products/stainless-steel-pins
Golden Forge scissors: hoopandframe.com/collections/scissors/products/golden-forge-scissors
Bohin mechanical chalk pencil: hoopandframe.com/collections/stitching-tools/products/mechanical-chalk-pencil-with-white-lead
Wool roving: dharmatrading.com/clothing/roving-1lb-ball-wool-roving.html
The ball point tool with the blue handle is from Amazon, it's a 'clay shaper' so search ball point clay shaper and you should find something similar. You generally want a larger ball end because the smaller it is, the easier it is to poke right through your fabric.
The chain used is an antique silver 3+1, purchased from Artbeads. They don't still appear to stock this exact product but you can find similar chains here: artbeads.com/silver-chain
Details on Dr Raven: stitched on Legacy Linen 45 Nightingale with
Surfine 2099, 2562, 2694, Blanc, Noir
Bijoux: Obsidian, Black Pearl
Details on past Animal Cracker finishes
Whittaker, conversion in episode 100: https:// youtu.be/tiiu7ZEDUlM
Bobbin, episode 83: youtu.be/YWoNleSfOGMhttps://youtu.be/YWoNleSfOGM
Paisley, episode 101 https:// youtu.be/3rtC1W3vduc
This stitch with me covers the full finishing (with accessory!) of Dr. Raven, an Animal Cracker by Stacy Nash, stitching by hand.
Recommended:
Sewing thread of choice - I used Soie 100/3 for seams, and Surfine for fine details and slip stitching
Backing fabric - NB: I kept erroneously referring to my backing fabric as my lining, I was in garment mode. If you hear me say lining, I mean backing! Apologies.
Shears for larger cutting, small scissors for detailed cutting
Fine sewing needle - I used a #10 milliners
Marking tool - I recommend semi permanent methods only, like a chalk pencil
Small ruler
Turning tool(s) as needed
Stuffing: I used wool roving
Fusible interfacing at your discertion: I did not use it, but depending on your linen, count, and the stuffing used, you may want it
Tutorials referenced:
Wet blocking a small cross stitch finish: youtu.be/1Q5CGZULhU4
Pinkeep finishing: youtu.be/oS_mdoLZcx8
Sources:
Apex scissors: hoopandframe.com/collections/scissors/products/apex-scissors
Stainless steel pins: hoopandframe.com/collections/stitching-tools/products/stainless-steel-pins
Golden Forge scissors: hoopandframe.com/collections/scissors/products/golden-forge-scissors
Bohin mechanical chalk pencil: hoopandframe.com/collections/stitching-tools/products/mechanical-chalk-pencil-with-white-lead
Wool roving: dharmatrading.com/clothing/roving-1lb-ball-wool-roving.html
The ball point tool with the blue handle is from Amazon, it's a 'clay shaper' so search ball point clay shaper and you should find something similar. You generally want a larger ball end because the smaller it is, the easier it is to poke right through your fabric.
The chain used is an antique silver 3+1, purchased from Artbeads. They don't still appear to stock this exact product but you can find similar chains here: artbeads.com/silver-chain
Details on Dr Raven: stitched on Legacy Linen 45 Nightingale with
Surfine 2099, 2562, 2694, Blanc, Noir
Bijoux: Obsidian, Black Pearl
Details on past Animal Cracker finishes
Whittaker, conversion in episode 100: https:// youtu.be/tiiu7ZEDUlM
Bobbin, episode 83: youtu.be/YWoNleSfOGMhttps://youtu.be/YWoNleSfOGM
Paisley, episode 101 https:// youtu.be/3rtC1W3vduc
