Love Comes in All Flavors- PDF Pattern
Most of the focus of Valentines Day seems to be on romantic love. I actually designed this pattern with the romantic love idea in mind; as a way to affirm that no matter how you and your partner identify, your relationship is beautiful and valid. But as I was stitching the pattern, I realized that I was still falling into the trap of too narrow a definition of love. You can have love for your pet, and your friends, and your self, and your fellow citizens of Earth, and the planet itself. All of these loves (and so many more!) are unique and wonderful and just as important in the grand scheme of things as the others. So as you eat your candy hearts, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the beautiful complexity of love.
Most of the focus of Valentines Day seems to be on romantic love. I actually designed this pattern with the romantic love idea in mind; as a way to affirm that no matter how you and your partner identify, your relationship is beautiful and valid. But as I was stitching the pattern, I realized that I was still falling into the trap of too narrow a definition of love. You can have love for your pet, and your friends, and your self, and your fellow citizens of Earth, and the planet itself. All of these loves (and so many more!) are unique and wonderful and just as important in the grand scheme of things as the others. So as you eat your candy hearts, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the beautiful complexity of love.
Most of the focus of Valentines Day seems to be on romantic love. I actually designed this pattern with the romantic love idea in mind; as a way to affirm that no matter how you and your partner identify, your relationship is beautiful and valid. But as I was stitching the pattern, I realized that I was still falling into the trap of too narrow a definition of love. You can have love for your pet, and your friends, and your self, and your fellow citizens of Earth, and the planet itself. All of these loves (and so many more!) are unique and wonderful and just as important in the grand scheme of things as the others. So as you eat your candy hearts, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the beautiful complexity of love.
This is a PDF download of the pattern “Love Comes in All Flavors”.
Finished design is 69 x 69 stitches, or 4.93” x 4.93” on 14 ct Aida. Alaskan Blue Aida was used in the test stitch.
Instructions are given for DMC colors and 12 unique colors are used.
This pattern is for personal use only and should not be copied/sold for profit. But please feel free to share photos of your finished work! #craftxperiment
If you find that you need the pattern altered in any way (larger format, different symbols), reach out via email. I will happily make the pattern more accessible. thecraftxperimentalist@gmail.com