Melinda J. Irvine
@mjirvine.bsky.social
Writing, blogging, shortform poetry, graphic art, cats, cross stitch, geometric patterns -- not in that order.
Expect: live posts from the real Melinda (me) + auto-updates from my website, blog, and online store (zines, ebooks, xstitch patterns).
Expect: live posts from the real Melinda (me) + auto-updates from my website, blog, and online store (zines, ebooks, xstitch patterns).
The Dying Plant
I was watering earlier today when I noticed a dying plant, hidden in a corner of my small balcony garden. Once thriving, this succulent doesn't seem to have coped when I rearranged things a few weeks ago. I think I may have overwatered as…
https://melirvine.com.au/the-dying-plant/
I was watering earlier today when I noticed a dying plant, hidden in a corner of my small balcony garden. Once thriving, this succulent doesn't seem to have coped when I rearranged things a few weeks ago. I think I may have overwatered as…
https://melirvine.com.au/the-dying-plant/
January 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The Dying Plant
I was watering earlier today when I noticed a dying plant, hidden in a corner of my small balcony garden. Once thriving, this succulent doesn't seem to have coped when I rearranged things a few weeks ago. I think I may have overwatered as…
https://melirvine.com.au/the-dying-plant/
I was watering earlier today when I noticed a dying plant, hidden in a corner of my small balcony garden. Once thriving, this succulent doesn't seem to have coped when I rearranged things a few weeks ago. I think I may have overwatered as…
https://melirvine.com.au/the-dying-plant/
now at 76% of my latest cross stitch (so says Pattern Keeper)
December 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
now at 76% of my latest cross stitch (so says Pattern Keeper)
cats. nowhere to be seen. but get out the ironing board to press your favourite party dress and … viola
December 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
cats. nowhere to be seen. but get out the ironing board to press your favourite party dress and … viola
3 metres of geena silk from the inner-city market today and tonight my little sewing machine is transforming them into reusable Christmas cloths and coverings for the table and kitchen bench. Ps: I live in a tiny space #makeitbeautiful
December 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
3 metres of geena silk from the inner-city market today and tonight my little sewing machine is transforming them into reusable Christmas cloths and coverings for the table and kitchen bench. Ps: I live in a tiny space #makeitbeautiful
168 stitches in tonight. Make time to cross stitch every day.
December 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
168 stitches in tonight. Make time to cross stitch every day.
Cross stitch childhood love and loyalty. If you fancy a challenge how about this gorgeous replica of a departing soldier and his ladylove? Warning: this is a BIG project. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Black Brunswicker Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch Emotive Farewell. Are you looking for your next cross stitch challenge? How about this stunning image of a departing officer from the Brunswick Ducal Field-Corps, farewelling his sweetheart before the battle of Waterloo.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Cross stitch childhood love and loyalty. If you fancy a challenge how about this gorgeous replica of a departing soldier and his ladylove? Warning: this is a BIG project. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Got a few more stitches in today …
December 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Got a few more stitches in today …
Cross stitch my beautiful cassowary design. Inspired by a real moment in 2012 when a young male Cassowary stepped out of the jungle and into my path. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
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Cassowary Cross Stitch Pattern > Melinda J. Irvine Original Design
PDF cross stitch pattern of an Australian cassowary stepping out of the jungle & into the light. Melinda J. Irvine Original Design. Counted cross stitch.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Cross stitch my beautiful cassowary design. Inspired by a real moment in 2012 when a young male Cassowary stepped out of the jungle and into my path. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
melirvine.com.au/shop/cassowa...
melirvine.com.au/shop/cassowa...
Farewell Mocha Mousse, here is the cross stitch bookmark I designed in your honour. Not sure why Pantone has named your replacement after a My Little Pony. PS: chart for the bookmark will be in store over the weekend (hopefully). #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Farewell Mocha Mousse, here is the cross stitch bookmark I designed in your honour. Not sure why Pantone has named your replacement after a My Little Pony. PS: chart for the bookmark will be in store over the weekend (hopefully). #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
How about these 10 x cute Christmas baubles with light backstitches and little beads for extra bling?
#makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern #xmasxstitch
#makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern #xmasxstitch
Christmas Baubles Cross Stitch Pattern
Celebrate the Season. How about these 10 x cute Christmas baubles with light backstitches and little beads for extra bling? It's super-easy and lots of fun.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
How about these 10 x cute Christmas baubles with light backstitches and little beads for extra bling?
#makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern #xmasxstitch
#makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern #xmasxstitch
Been wanting to cross stitch a Van Gogh masterpiece but don't want the hassle of a confetti? Try this one. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
The Church at Auvers Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch Van Gogh Masterpiece. Been wanting to cross stitch a Van Gogh masterpiece but don't want the hassle of a confetti? How about Van Gogh's bold, bright and blue Church at Auvers? Just a beautiful village scene filled with flowers, sunshine, bright blue sky -- and no confetti!
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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Been wanting to cross stitch a Van Gogh masterpiece but don't want the hassle of a confetti? Try this one. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Test stitch done. These little guys have small beads and a bit of backstitch -- and come in a set of 10 matching designs. Hope to have them live in the store tomorrow. #crossstitch #makeitbeautiful #xmasquickstitch
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Test stitch done. These little guys have small beads and a bit of backstitch -- and come in a set of 10 matching designs. Hope to have them live in the store tomorrow. #crossstitch #makeitbeautiful #xmasquickstitch
How about cross stitching the charming Mr Tod tricking Jemima Puddle-duck with a wily wink. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Jemima and the Gentleman Cross Stitch Pattern
How about cross stitching this funny scene from Beatrix Potter's book The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck?
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December 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
How about cross stitching the charming Mr Tod tricking Jemima Puddle-duck with a wily wink. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
If you are seeing a lot of new cross stitch patterns go into my store, these are legacy patterns from my former website Cross Stitch Patterns Online (2020-2024). I put so much time and energy (and a whole lot of love) into charting them so it's great to have them back in the ecomm sphere.
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you are seeing a lot of new cross stitch patterns go into my store, these are legacy patterns from my former website Cross Stitch Patterns Online (2020-2024). I put so much time and energy (and a whole lot of love) into charting them so it's great to have them back in the ecomm sphere.
Cross stitch the front plate from Beatrix Potter's fabulous tale of Jemima Puddle-duck. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Jemima Puddle-duck Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch the characters from Beatrix Potter's beloved Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Cross stitch the front plate from Beatrix Potter's fabulous tale of Jemima Puddle-duck. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Progress update on the test stitch. Am really enjoying the stitching energy and experience. I have it folded up in a small wallet inside my handbag (pattern is on PK app on the phone) so I can get it out whenever I have a spare moment. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitching
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Progress update on the test stitch. Am really enjoying the stitching energy and experience. I have it folded up in a small wallet inside my handbag (pattern is on PK app on the phone) so I can get it out whenever I have a spare moment. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitching
Cross stitch childhood dreams. How about this beautiful fine art replica of a sleeping child, surrendered to dreamland and the magic of fancy? #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Sleeping Child Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch childhood dreams. How about this beautiful fine art replica of a sleeping child, surrendered to dreamland and the magic of fancy?
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December 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Cross stitch childhood dreams. How about this beautiful fine art replica of a sleeping child, surrendered to dreamland and the magic of fancy? #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Cross stitch up some seaside mystery and magic with this gorgeous replica of the John Everett Millais masterpiece. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Message From the Sea Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross Stitch a Seaside Mystery. How about cross stitching a young girl reading a message she found in a bottle along the seashore? It's beautiful and mysterious.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Cross stitch up some seaside mystery and magic with this gorgeous replica of the John Everett Millais masterpiece. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Beautiful cross stitch replica of Van Gogh's famous painting. Bold, challenging, lots of confetti. Sound like you? #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Country Road at Night Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross Stitch Crescent Moon. Create your own personal art gallery with this stunning Van Gogh replica. I think you'll love stitching the swirling night sky, textured cypress trees, and two friends ambling along the moonlit road.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Beautiful cross stitch replica of Van Gogh's famous painting. Bold, challenging, lots of confetti. Sound like you? #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Looking for a big challenge for the next few winters? How about this detailed replica of Hamlet's Ophelia by John Everett Millais? It's not for everyone but it might be for you. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Hamlet’s Ophelia Cross Stitch Pattern
Cross stitch the tragic Ophelia in an emotive scene of wildflowers, running water, and tangled foliage. You'll need to put aside a winter (or two) to finish this big project, but the incredible detail is something you will be proud of for the rest of your life.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Looking for a big challenge for the next few winters? How about this detailed replica of Hamlet's Ophelia by John Everett Millais? It's not for everyone but it might be for you. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Self-care cross stitch for compassion, gratitude and inner peace. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
Love Joy Understanding Cross Stitch Pattern
How about stitching up some love, joy, peace, understanding -- and even a little bit of fun? This self-care cross stitch would look great on a canvas tote or a hoop-frame wall hanging.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Self-care cross stitch for compassion, gratitude and inner peace. #makeitbeautiful #crossstitchpattern
The test stitch for this cross stitch design of mine is starting to take form …
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The test stitch for this cross stitch design of mine is starting to take form …
just came upstairs after dinner and my cat has torn an entire long-sleeve tshirt pattern to shreds. totally destroyed. lucky i had already cut out front, back and 1x sleeve. also lucky it was not the master. sigh. love my cats. can’t be mad but still feeling upset. #sewingmishaps #livingwithcats
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
just came upstairs after dinner and my cat has torn an entire long-sleeve tshirt pattern to shreds. totally destroyed. lucky i had already cut out front, back and 1x sleeve. also lucky it was not the master. sigh. love my cats. can’t be mad but still feeling upset. #sewingmishaps #livingwithcats
Sewing teen Tarzan costume - part 2 change thread on overlocker and check tension
November 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Sewing teen Tarzan costume - part 2 change thread on overlocker and check tension
Tarzan costume for teen dance recital - part 1 cutting and prep.
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Tarzan costume for teen dance recital - part 1 cutting and prep.