Moonlit Dye Works

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Jasmyn - Cat lover, cross stitcher, fabric dyer. I also love a good pun or dad joke. https://moonlitdyeworks.etsy.com

In progress cross stitch of a pink rose with a green eye in the center of the bloom with gothic lettering reading Blood Rose by Noctiflora Designs on lavender fabric, with the rose center and backstitching still to complete.
Four pieces of Bogwater hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing murky blue-grey, warm taupe, and hints of green and brown with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.
Moonlit Dye Works fabric display at the Keepsakes annex at StitchCon 2026, showing stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in natural dye colorways including logwood purple, marigold yellow, and madder pink with a Moonlit Dye Works sign visible.
Mostly completed "Blood Rose" cross stitch on pink-ish purple linen.
Finished cross stitch of The Dark Tower surrounded by red roses on black Aida fabric stitched in red white and green thread.
Four pieces of River Bed hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in stormy blue-grey and warm earthy brown tones with Zweigart orange serged edges visible.
Hand-dyed linen cross stitch fabric in a bold saturated teal blue labeled Linen.
Graphic with text reading See You at StitchCon, Weekend A June 11 through 14, shop on vacation mode until June 15, Moonlit Dye Works.
Two cats on a wooden deck in front of a green lawn. On the left, looking into the distance, is a black cat mom and to the right is her grey little puffball of a kitten drinking water out of small bowl.
Two stacks of hand-dyed cross stitch fabric on a wood surface. Left stack shows deep purple and grey-purple logwood shades with walnut in the middle. Right stack shows soft pink, coral madder shades and bright marigold yellow.
Four pieces of Beach Vibes hand-dyed cross stitch fabric fanned out on dark wood showing substrate variation in sandy neutral and misty blue tones with Zweigart orange edges visible.
StoryGraph reading wrap-up graphic showing ten book covers from May 2026 reads including fantasy, romance, and historical fiction titles.
Finished cross stitch of a flamingo in a decorative blackwork frame on hand-dyed Beach Vibes fabric in sandy and misty blue tones mounted in a plain wooden frame decorated with seashells and a starfish.
Partially finished cross stitch of a single rose with an eye in the center. The text Blood Rose is stitched. The fabric is a pale purple.
A tabby cat with an unimpressed expression sits directly on the legend page of an open cross stitch pattern book, making direct eye contact with the camera.
Natural dye materials arranged on a light wood kitchen table including a labeled gallon jar of black walnut dye dried marigold flowers ground madder powder a purple logwood fabric swatch and a large dye pot in the background.
Finished cross stitch of Sam - Trick or Treat surrounded by creepy heart lollipops and the words Trick or Treat, stitched in shades of pink and red on a hand-dyed grey-lavender fabric with teal marbling.
Nurge Embroidery Snap Frame with purple hand-dyed linen mounted drum tight, orange felt strips visible between clamps and fabric on a dark marble surface.
Empty Nurge Embroidery Snap Frame in white and tan laying flat on a dark marble surface.
Cross stitch work in progress with red and white stitching on black fabric inspired by The Dark Tower.
Turquoise hand-dyed Aida cross stitch fabric showing soft blue tonal variation and marbling.
A finished cross stitch piece reading “Fuck You I Won’t Do What You Tell Me” stitched in bold lettering over a layered red text background on hand-dyed fabric.
Partial cross stitch piece showing a yellow R with the words "525600 minutes" on it, and a black not quite finished letter O with the words "let's do the time warp again" on it.
A blue cloud with rain falling from it on a blue/grey background.
White linen fabric pieces partially stacked and spread out on a wooden table with scissors, showing an in-progress preparation stage.
Dried marigold flowers arranged on a wooden surface, showing raw dye material.
Two stacks of purple hand-dyed fabric showing variation in marbling while keeping a consistent color tone.
Glass jars lined up with fabric submerged in dye, showing small-batch dyeing setup.
Cat named Billie partially in frame stepping onto a table with hand-dyed fabric pieces laid out for photos.
Side-by-side comparison of Desert Poppy fabric on different bases showing variation in tone and texture.
Wide view of Tea Time dyed fabric laid flat with a small pile of loose tea leaves, showing soft beige tones and natural variation.
Close-up of natural tea-dyed cross stitch fabric showing soft beige and brown variation.
14 count white Aida fabric bolt from Zweigart laid out on a wooden table, showing the texture and weave of the fabric before dyeing.
Monthly reading wrap-up showing a grid of book covers for March 2026, including a mix of historical fiction, romance, and contemporary titles.
Hand-dyed cross stitch fabric in a saturated teal-blue (Blue Lagoon) with three embroidery floss colors (navy, red, and light neutral) arranged on top, showing a planned palette for a new blackwork project.
A folded piece of blue and gray marbled cross-stitch fabric centered on a larger matching fabric background, showing the cloudy dye pattern of the Winter Sky colorway.
Partially completed full coverage cross stitch on easy grid lugana. The top left corner of the pieces is filled in with a pink (dawn/dusk?) sky with the main sails of a ship taking shape.
A finished cross-stitch banner laid on a wooden table showing black stitched text on a red, white, and green mottled fabric. The piece is mounted on a small wooden dowel with black hanging cord.
Two hand-dyed fabrics placed side by side at a slight angle. Left is Kihada, a soft natural yellow. Right is Merlot, a rich wine red with subtle tonal variation.
A framed cross-stitch featuring a small owl-like creature stitched in brown and green threads on purple hand-dyed fabric, mounted in a wooden frame.
Close view of a nearly completed blackwork cross stitch with red stitched background text layered behind bold outlined lettering on grey hand-dyed fabric.
Close-up stack of Logwood hand-dyed fabrics in multiple bases including Aida, opal Aida, linen, and Lugana, showing deep violet tones and subtle green sparkle threads on a wood table.
Three folded pieces of hand-dyed 14ct Aida fabric stacked slightly offset on a wood table. The top fabric is a deep wine red called Merlot, the middle is a soft neutral grey called Creeping Mist, and the bottom is a sandy beige with soft blue mottling called Beach Vibes.
Partially completed blackwork piece on grey evenweave fabric that says "Fuck you I won't do what you" in black thread ('tell me' is coming soon)
Partially completed cross stitch showing a top and left border of black and yellow thread in a spotlight look. Inside the partial frame is the beginning of a B and some Broadway show elements that haven't really taken shape yet.
Cross stitch on red fabric with a green tree shape tye-dyed on it. The stitching has a variety of quotes from the Christmas Story movie and is almost completed.
A partially finished cross stitch piece of the Chicago Skyline. The building currently being worked on is the Shedd Aquarium.
Small portion of the sky background on a large full-coverage cross stitch piece. Show is section of pink showing through a dark brown.
A partially completed cross-stitch piece from the Dark Queen of the Earth SAL by Autumn Lane Stitchery. The visible section shows the lower part of a flowing dress in teal, green, pink, and warm gold tones. Behind the figure, a large tree twists upward behind the dress with roots, vines, flowers, mushrooms, and small forest details. The fabric a pale green with a subtle shimmer.
"I Want An Official Red Ryder Carvine-Action 200-S" stitched in black on fabric that looks like a green Christmas tree in the middle with a white and then red border around the tree.
A close-up of a cross-stitch project in progress. On the far left, an astronaut stands beside a stack of oversized books that are larger than the surrounding elements and slightly tipped. Near the top edge of the unstitched area, a woman rides a red, hover-bike-like vehicle. The colors are vivid blues, greens, and orange-red tones. The lower right side of the fabric remains unstitched.
A cross-stitch project worked entirely in metallic beads. Ornate lettering in galvanized steel and a frame in black beads stands out against a very dark purple fabric. The text reads Blasphey! Heresy! and the Ghost (the band) symbol is worked into the bottom of the frame.
Advent day 22 packages. A dark pinkish box with a badger on it. And a large light peach envelope with a variety of Christmas ornaments on it.
Day 21 Advent packages. A tan box with two acorns on it. A small red bag with jello desserts(?) printed in a pattern on it.
Advent day 20 packages. a small blue box with a Christmas tree on it, and a large green bag with a simple map of a Christmas town.
Day 19 advent packages. A small wine-colored box with an ornament on it. A large light blue bag with a sparrow (?) sitting on a leafy tree branch.