Current Project

Dracula

Bram Stoker

Just in time for the spooky season, we will be diving into the gothic world of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

This pattern will feature both traditional and modern cross stitch motifs. Primarily consisting of full cross stitches (with a small handful of fractional stitches and backstitching), this pattern will be manageable for most skill levels.

To sign up for the Dracula SAL:

Signing up for a SAL is easy!

Simply purchase the pattern in my shop on or after October 26.

Make sure to leave your email address in the personalization line so that the pattern pieces can be sent to you as they are released.

Upon purchase you will receive Part One of the pattern as an instant download, so make sure to collect the supplies listed below so that you can start right away!

JOIN SAL

There will be no kits available for this SAL. To participate, please collect the materials listed below.

Stitched on a basic Ivory fabric this pattern features a palette of black, grey, and red.

This design can easily be stitched on white fabric or any other light neutral. If choosing a grey fabric, please make sure that it is on the lighter side so that the grey flosses will not disappear once stitched. Note: the lightest grey and white flosses will be surrounded by other colors so the fabric may be as dark as these shades.

The Palette

Dracula

Published in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula is the gothic novel that spawned the now famous vampire who is both beloved and feared by generations of horror seekers.

Told through the use of letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, the novel does not follow one single narration or protagonist, making for a unique reading experience.

While many of his contemporary reviewers appreciated his use of horror, many others criticized it as "excessively frightening", so make sure to venture into the world of these pages with caution!

What is a mystery SAL?

If you are new to Stitching Book Club, you may be wondering how this all works. So, let’s take a minute to go over all the details.

Each edition of Stitching Book Club is assigned a book for reading with an accompanying mystery Stitch-A-Long (you won’t know what it looks like till it’s done!) that is themed to the book. The reading and stitching will be split into multiple sections over a period of several months.

As for the pattern, it will be delivered to you in pieces via email throughout the course of the program—one piece for each month of reading. By the end you will have a completed cross stitch! Don’t worry! You’ll receive all the details you need about how to do this as we go. An email must be provided to me to receive your pdf pattern each month. Please provide this with your SAL purchase on Etsy. No further payment is required after the initial purchase. Future editions of Stitching Book Club are separate and will require their own purchase.

Discussion Days will happen at the end of each reading/stitching period. On these days I will be providing questions for discussion on the Stitching Book Club pages on Instagram and Facebook. You can join the discussion by commenting on my posts, or by creating your own post with your thoughts on any or all of the discussion questions, and a picture of your stitching so far. Feel free to pose your own questions, too!

Please use #stitchingbookclub on all posts for this project so that other members can find your work. Feel welcome to participate in Discussion Day as much or as little as you’d like.

To sign up for the Dracula SAL:

Signing up for a SAL is easy! Simply purchase the pattern in my shop once it is available. Make sure to leave your email address in the personalization line so that the pattern pieces can be sent to you as they are released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there kits available for this project?

A: No. While I normally have kits available for SALs, I will not be providing kits for this project. You are welcome to pick a fabric of your choice and use the floss colors listed on this page.

Q: Do I have to buy each piece of the pattern separately?

A: No, the SAL is a one-time purchase that includes all pieces of the pattern. I will email the PDF pattern pieces to you as they are released, so be sure to include your email address when purchasing.

Q: Is there a certain edition of the book required for this SAL?

A: I do not assign book editions to my SALs because we have participants from all over the world. You may read whichever edition of the novel you would like. However, the book discussions will be based on the original text and not alternative versions of the story or fanfics.

Q: Do I have to read the book, or can I just do the stitching?

A: You do you! You are under no obligation to read the book. You will receive the full pattern regardless of participation. Some members find it enjoyable to listen to the audio book while stitching, while others prefer to watch movie versions instead. But you are welcome to bypass the book portion of this SAL entirely if you choose and only do the stitching.

Q: What happens if I can’t keep up with the stitching or the reading?

A: Stitching Book Club is all about your enjoyment. This means, you should never feel pressured to stitch or read based on the schedule that I present during the SAL. Please read and stitch at your own pace and know that you are certainly not the only one that may be behind during the SAL.

Q: Can I change floss or fabric colors, or make alterations to the pattern?

A: Yes! I love seeing participants make my patterns their own. Please keep in mind, however, that I take a lot of care in selecting floss and fabric colors. If you change the colors, certain parts of the pattern may appear differently than intended. Also, the pattern is my intellectual property. Making changes to the pattern does not give you permission to distribute the pattern or the alterations you made, even on a free basis.

Q: Will the pattern be available in the future if I don’t want to purchase it now?

A: Yes, all my SAL patterns remain available after the SAL is complete. The exception to this is The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, which was a limited-edition pattern that had a restricted participant number based on my agreement with the C.S. Lewis Foundation.