Let’s be honest. When you’re thinking of the coolest ways to spend your time, “cross stitching” probably doesn’t make the list. Often associated with grandmas, or knitting groups, or arts & crafts classes, cross stitches are the exact kind of kitsch that Kids Today love to make fun of.
Or so you would THINK!
Cross stitches have been long overdue for an update, and that’s exactly what they’ve gotten. From R-rated sayings to pop culture characters to memes, cross stitch has changed. Your grandma might not go near some of these 20 “updated” cross stitches, but we’re willing to bet they’ll make her laugh.
1. Drinking Buddy
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Photo Credit: Haft4Life
2. Know Your Microbes
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Photo Credit: Alicia Watkins
3. I’mma Let You Finish
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Photo Credit: Sassy Stitcher
4. Dolla Dolla Bill, Y’all
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Photo Credit: Alicia Watkins
5. Worthwhile Pursuits
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Photo Credit: Alicia Watkins
6. Aim For The Head!
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Photo Credit: Alicia Watkins
7. Dangerous Mind
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Photo Credit: Haft 4 Life
8. Let It Fly
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Photo Credit: Alicia Watkins
9. Ziggy Stardust
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Photo Credit: Plastic Little Covers
10. She’s seen him in his underwear too many times.
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Photo Credit: Subversive Cross Stitch
11. Well I’m not sitting on THAT couch.
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Photo Credit: Grammy Shop
12. Y’all Ready For This?
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Photo Credit: Quirkorium
13. Heeeeere’s Johnny!
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Photo Credit: Pyro Dog Pins
14. A Cross Stitch About Nothing
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Photo Credit: Etsy
15. Another Cross Stitch About Nothing
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Photo Credit: Cinema Stitches
16. “Duder,” and “El Duderino” are also acceptable.
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Photo Credit: Pop Stitch Creations
17. Words Of Wisdom From Dr. Ellie Sattler
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Photo Credit: Pop Stitch Creations
18. It’s Party Time
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Photo Credit: Subversive Originals
19. A Writer’s Revenge
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Photo Credit: Pinoy Stitch
20. And finally, I have a birthday coming up. Hint, hint.
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Photo Credit: Subversive Cross Stitch
h/t: Messy Nessy Chic