I am a mostly beginner cross stitcher. I have kinda taught myself. This book was extremely thorough in a new a different way. I absolutely enjoyed the wit and different approach point into this. The patterns are beautiful and unique. I enjoyed looking at all the creativity that went into each pattern. The finishing techniques were extremely helpful and will be an amazing reference for me in the future.

First, thank you Net Galley and Bloomsbury/Herbert Press for allowing me to read this ARC of Witchy Stitching!

I’m a cross stitcher who loves Halloween, so this book was so exciting to see!
I would say as someone who inherited an entire library of cross stitching magazines and books, that this book does an excellent job at describing the steps and tools needed for cross stitching. I really appreciated the attention to detail and accurate illustrations for identifying needles and all of the accessories and variety of cross stitch frames. I definitely love that they put in the end how to care/wash and finish the cross stitch work; that can always be a bit daunting. Love the instructions on lacing!!! So if you are someone who cross stitches and want to gift this to someone who is learning or want a copy for your classroom to use as a text resource, then this would be definitely a top suggestion.

I also loved all of the Halloween/Spooky Patterns; especially how at the end of the book there’s several patterns on Spooky Holidays (Christmas/Easter/Valentines). I honestly haven’t seen a lot of other holidays with spooky vibes, so big +! I would definitely recommend this book for novices and advanced lovers of cross stitching!

Really enjoyed this book. Lots of cute patterns that I can't wait to try out once I have a finished copy in my hands. I loved the instructional guides. They are all super clear and have very helpful diagrams attached. I even learned about some material options I didn't even know are out there!

Will definitely be picking up a finished copy, but thanks to Bloomsbury for allowing me to preview!

This delightfully magical cross stitch books is great for the eccentric crafter. It is very informative for beginners, with easy to read instructions and tips throughout the book. The patterns are well designed and easy to follow and adapt into various things like bookmarks, wall hangings, and cards. Very informative and the author's personality shines through.

Spooky fun. These are beautiful patterns. The design of the book is lovely and showcases the beautiful needlework.

Thank you to NetGalley, Meg Black, and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the patterns for this and will be preordering this so I can have a physical copy. I can't explain how excited I am for this!

It's witchy season all year in my home, which was why I was really excited to get an eARC of Witchy Stitching 👻 doing a lil craft is often one of my favorite ways to listen to an audiobook, so this was a highly anticipated book for me to go through.

As a long-time embroiderer, I've been branching out into cross stitch and it's been great to challenge my fiber arts skills in different ways! I had a lot of fun trying the book's sampler pattern, and I look forward to trying other patterns like Dracula's Castle and the Carnivorous Plants. The patterns and instructions are clear and fun for all cross stitch levels, and I liked some of the added effects suggested in the book that will elevate a craft's haunted look.

A huge thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for my thoughts!

I've been a fan of the Witchy Stitcher for years, so I was anxious to see what I hoped would be a book brimming with projects to add to my stitching to-do list. The patterns are everythng I was hoping for. What I didn't expect was the section on how to do counted cross stitch, whcih is the best I've seen in any needlework book I've come across. It clearly explains how to start a project and follow a chart, which makes this an absolutely PERFECT book to buy for someone who loves spooky decor and wants to learn how to stitch. There are books you buy for the patterns and books you buy for the techniques. This one is both.

This book wasn’t great for reading on an e-reader—I definitely recommend getting a physical copy instead. It was really hard to see everything on screen, and some patterns were totally blacked out and unreadable. But the parts I could read were super clear, even for someone like me who’s not great at sewing but wants to learn. It’s got big witchy, goth, Halloween vibes with adorable and unique stitch designs. The photos are beautiful, and I’d love to have a physical copy for future projects.

This Halloween themed cross stitch pattern book is absolutely stunning and I need to pre-order a copy of it. As an intermediate cross stitcher, I appreciated the beautiful instructions on how to up your artistic game in your cross stitch patterns with added elements, such as watering down paint, bead work, and dying your own fabric.The patterns were well explained, and I loved that there was a colour pattern included for each design.

I would highly recommend this beautiful pattern book for all levels of stitchers and plan to get a copy for myself.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this beautiful advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review and opinion.

Stunning artwork! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thought this book was really cute, and a fun idea. As someone who also embroiders, I wish the cover specifically says that it is cross-stitch patterns, not just general embroidery patterns.

Was happy to receive an ARC of this book as someone who is a beginner at stitch work but aspires to weird wonders in my wardrobe and craft room. That said, this was not a good book for ereaders and HIGHLY recommend all interested to get this one in physical form. It was very difficult to read on the screen.
What I was about to read was well explained even to me - someone who struggles with sewing but wants to learn.
Adorable and unique stitchery and beautifully shot photographs.

Gotta love a good cross-stitch book! I always love seeing how different themes translate when showing how to complete the craft. The patterns were also super adorable! This will be perfect for any spooky crafts this fall!

Huge witchy, goth, Halloween loving gal here, thrilled to have gotten the chance to review an early copy of the book. I've been cross stitching on and off for over 30 years, since I was a kid, but more intensely for the last 5 years. I have a massive collection of cross stitching books, patterns, and magazines. I can say, wholeheartedly, that this is the best cross stitching book I've ever read from multiple POV.

For the Beginner: The how-to sections are PHENOMENAL. Best I've ever come across. Easy to understand, with clear instructions and helpful photos. The fun fact boxes throughout add an additional welcome layer. Starting you out with small patterns like a simple, easy bookmark is exactly the kind of manageable project that sets a newbie up for success.

For the Experienced Stabber: Don't let the beginner friendly focus put you off. These patterns are fantastic! Yes, you start off simple, but established fans of The Witchy Stitcher will find more than enough patterns to challenge their dark little hearts. The spooky, witchy, horror fan friendly style patterns you know and love are absolutely worth buying the book for. Some are alternate companion pieces to ones already out (like the carnivorous plants one), while others are definitely new to me as a long term fan of TWS. Personal faves are the Nevermore and Know Your Power patterns. Loved how she shows you how to enhance the Nevermore pattern with painted aging techniques, the added flair is chef's kiss perfection.

The book is laid out well, with the how-to sections transitioning to themed chapters of patterns, and then ending in really useful finishing techniques. The charts are in color, large, and easy to read.

So, yeah... Go for it. Your black little heart will squee.

OMG Meg has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this! The details, the instructions, and the patterns included are all absolute perfection. I will definitely be stitching a lot of these!

Thank you so much to Meg and Netgalley for the chance to review this!

Such a beautifully organized collection of hauntingly dark and cute cross stitch patterns. I am so impressed with the level of detail that went into the structuring and organizing of this pattern book that will speak to both avid crafters as well as those new to the craft. Each section offers a variety of designs in different sizes making them so versatile for displaying and making. My favorite part was the bookmark at the beginning of each section tying everything together, I worked up one myself easily and had so much fun with it. I also found the little facts and spooky tips of info throughout delightfully fun. This book has so much helpful information in addition to the spooky patterns to help you gather supplies, learn unique techniques all the way through to finishing your project. The design and layout are beautifully rendered and the detailed photography really made this one stand out. Truly a beautiful addition to the craft world, especially for those of us who love the dark aesthetic.

So excited to start cross-stitching! I already knit and crochet and have been dying (pun intended) to pick up this craft. This book is perfect: a great starter guide with easy-to-follow pictures and adorable spooky designs. Now I just have to pick which to start with.

These designs are so fun and moody - perfect for my inner goth. They include everything from literature to superstition to pop-culture and Halloween, so there's something for everyone. The author gives a helpful overview on cross stitch materials and a good "how to" intro so even if you're new to this, you'll have a good start.

This is so my kind of crafting!! I loved how detailed, unique, and easy to follow the patterns were! A macabre stitching book….perfect for those of us who love a little horror in our hobbies!! I can’t wait to make the Dracula’s Castle!! It’s gonna make a great pillow!


Thank you so much for letting me read this early. I want to do them ALL!!

This is one of the most wickedly exquisite books on crafting I've been blessed enough to come across. Each and every page is magical, the pictures are stunning, and the witchy vibe is everything!!! Not only is it spellbinding in the way it's written, but the directions and ghostly hints are to die for! I don't think I've ever been quite so enamored with a book on stitching as this one. The spooky aesthetic is just phenomenal; I can't wait to see even more from Meg Black!