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Free Epic Pokemon Generations Cross Stitch Patterns

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Some of the most requested Pokemon patterns out there, and seen as some of the most epic; Servotron’s epic Pokemon cross stitch patterns.
We’ve compiled all 5 of the versions, showing the first 5 generations of Pokemon in the generation 5 Pokemon sprites. Each pattern is the same size, and uses the same 105 master colors.
 
Stitch Count: 256w x 450h
Finished Size: 18.3″ x 32.1″ or 46.4cm x 81.6cm (14ct)
Number of colors: 105 (generation 1), 101 (generation 2), 105 (generation 3), 103 (generation 4) & 101 (generation 5) DMC


These patterns have been completed a few times (and we’ve even posted a few on the blog) and one of the greatest was by Eponases.
epic pokemon cross stitch
She even made this super awesome video timelapse:

Looking for a truly epic pattern? Have you seen our epic all generations Pokemon cross stitch pattern?
 
Looking for something else? Check out our list of free cross stitch patterns for more.

Nintendo 64 Micro Console Cross Stitch

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Nintendo64 Micro Console Cross Stitch by Lord Libidan
Title: Micro Nintendo64 Console
Date Completed: June 2017
Design: Lord Libidan
Count: 14
Canvas: Plastic
Colours: 13
Game: Nintendo, Pokemon Stadium & Legend of Zelda
I recently saw some awesome retro adverts for the SNES in a Japanese magazine and just fell in love with how they were sold. This idea floated around my head for some time, before I decided to create another 3D project, a super small console. The Nintendo64 jumped into my head, and I started planning based on a pixelated controller I had created some years ago. As it developed I also decided to include 2 controllers, and 2 games; Pokemon Stadium and the golden Legend of Zelda cartridges.
 
I also created a version close to the design of the original advert that inspired me:
Nintendo64 Micro Console Cross Stitch japanese advert by Lord Libidan

Pokemon Map Cross Stitch

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Pokemon National Map cross stitch by Lord Libidan
Title: Pokemon National Map
Date Completed: June 2017
Design: Lord Libidan
Count: 14
Canvas: Pale Blue
Colours: 13
Game: Pokemon
 
I’ve always loved maps, and have been intending to create a cross stitch map for sometime, however I never settled on which game. I tried a fallout vault, a hitman map, even looking into final fantasy for a while, however I realised that there was one game I always went back to, that shared a map between all its games; Pokemon.
This is the national map, meaning it doesn’t contain Unova, Kalos, or any of the ranger games.

The Best Game Of Thrones Cross Stitch

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Who holds the iron cross stitch throne? We’ll it will take less than 8 seasons to find out, beleive me. However when you see how awesome these Game of Thrones cross stitches are you’ll be itching for the new season in July!
game of thrones map cross stitch
What round up would be complete without a map of Westeros? This is a map that’s been recreated a lot on the internet, but I tracked down the first version.
game of thrones mario world map cross stitch
However, that isn’t to say other versions are bad. This Mario Game of Thrones mash up is just brilliant!
Game of Thrones Pokemon Cross Stitch
Another mash up in the form of this Pokemon stitch, back when we thought Jon and Khaleesi would fight it out… *fingers crossed for them getting married*
game of thrones house banner cross stitch on linen
Speaking of alliances, hows this banner based cross stitch, done on linen to make it look older and more in fitting with the lore of Game of Thrones.
hodor cross stitch
Hodor hodor hodor hodor. Hodor.
let it snow game of thrones christmas cross stitch
And finally, some way off from Christmas, I know… but its so darn clever.

The Best Star Wars Cross Stitch

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May the 4th be with you on this festively Star Wars themed round up!

vader composite star wars cross stitch
To start us off, we have an awesome dark side composite image, making up Vader’s face out of Empire goodness. Frankly, this would be awesome if it was made in any medium, but to condense all that into cross stitch is truly brilliant.

Star Wars Dark Side Sampler Cross Stitch
Next up is something I created for a Star Wars Cross stitch book, which comes in both dark side and light side examples.

stromtrooper helmet cross stitch
Sometimes however simplicity wins. This storm trooper, utilizing a hoop and white aida to create most of the piece is genius!

Star-Wars-tapestry-cross stitch
No list of Star Wars would be complete without mentioning this epic Star Wars tapestry, that is a chronology of the first 6 films in the series. At 30 foot long, and frankly some of the best films ever created, its definitely going to give the epic Pokemon cross stitch a run for its money.

BONUS ITEM! How about a Pokemon cross stitch tattoo?

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The Very Best Pop Culture Cross Stitch

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We’ve shown the best geeky cross stitch before on our site, but with the lines blurring on popular culture and geek, we feel its time to post some killer cross stitches!

Pokemon

Pokemon go was massive last year, and continues to be a stable app on many of our phones thanks to gen 2, but nothing compares to how awesome the original epic cross stitch is. This version by Eponases shows just how much effort is required with 8 months of stitching.
epic pokemon cross stitch

Video Games

There are frankly loads of video game cross stitches out there now, a large volume of which are mine… but the reason cross stitch got such a cult following back in 2010 was partly due to awesome work being shared on the likes of technabob. This amazing example by psi169 is one of my all time favorites.
Mario Power Ups Cross Stitch

Harry Potter

Harry Potter will ALWAYS (see what I did there?) be a part of our hearts, but there is so much going on in the books and movies, how can you stitch all of them? Well this brilliant Potter inspired sampler by Etsy shop FeltLikeStitching is made particularly poignant by adding a little golden flair.
Sampler Harry Potter Cross Stitch large

Tattoos

1 in 3 people have a tattoo. Hard to get away from now-a-days, but its rare to see a truly brilliant one. However, this rose cross stitch tattoo, whilst not my personal favorite, still goes to show there’s talent out there.
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Star Wars

When you think of a Star Wars cross stitch there is only one that comes to mind. The “Coruscant Tapestry” has become so popular it was even posted in major English newspapers.
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If you wanted to check out some other Star Wars cross stitch I have a book out too.
Star Wars Cross Stitch Cover by rhys turton lord libidan

Star Trek

Whilst I did have a hand in the below pattern, thanks to my Star Trek Cross Stitch Book, the fact that the below sampler is so fantastic is the designer has merged multiple patterns into one, making a super stitch.
star trek sampler cross stitch

Sherlock Holmes

This awesome little sherlock cross stitch is only made all the cooler by it being so small. aliciawatkins occasionally sells them on her Etsy, so keep your eye out for a chance to get one.
sherlock cross stitch little brains

Game Of Thrones

Game of Thrones hit the world my storm, and its clear we’ll get spin offs, but whilst the story is all about being the king or queen, everyone knows its all about owning the map. And now you can thanks to RandomlyGenerated’s Etsy store, featuring this brilliant map you can develop as the stories continue on.
game of thrones map cross stitch

This we missed one off, or want to submit your own? Hit us up with an email or link!

5 Sherlock Holmes Cross Stitches to Get You Into Sherlock Fever

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We’ve been waiting a while, but on new years day we have the first of the new series of Sherlock. So to get everyone in the Shelock-y spirit here’s my personal top 5 Holmes cross stitches!

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I remember in the books laughing silly at this moment, and its oh so similar font to the show…

sherlock cross stitch little brains
I think the size of the piece only goes to show just how far Sherlock is from the regular human. He has a long way to come…

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He makes everyone feel so small. And this classic stitch works wonders by showing just how majestic he is.

sherlock cross stitch by_melefim
The classic phrase (even though its constantly misquoted) makes the perfect sampler with Cumberbatch himself.

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You can get this awesome one as a pattern from GeekyStitches Etsy store.

Star Wars BB-8 Cross Stitch

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Star Wars BB-8 Cross Stitch
Title: BB-8
Date Completed: November 2015
Design: John Lohman
Count: 14
Film: Star Wars
Created by my good friend John Lohman for our Star Wars cross stitch book this was one of the last patterns we made, as the movie wasn’t out yet. We were given access to some proprietary information, including images of BB8 before most of the world knew about him. It was an awesome experience (if slightly scary to sign an NDA), however we really think we’ve captured his essence.