Microbe cross stitch sampler 8x10 -- a dozen microbes stitched for you, with a mounting board

Name: Microbe cross stitch sampler 8x10 -- a dozen microbes stitched for you, with a mounting board
Brand: aliciawatkins
SKU: 158047162
Price: 359.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (3514 reviews)

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8x10 Mounting Board

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Materials: cross stitch cloth, natural wood hoop, needle, DMC embroidery thread

12 microbes of your choice, cross stitched into an 8x10 sampler

---The Story---

GERMS! They're everywhere. You can't avoid them, not entirely -- so why not incorporate them into your decor?

If you're into science, or just germs, or cleanliness, or if you're a hypochondriac, you might like to see your interests/worst fears immortalized in stitchwork. Luckily, now you can.

In fact, now you can do it TO THE MAX.

This listing is for a sampler set of 12 microbes stitched onto a large piece of off-white Aida cloth and ready for you to frame. The examples shown includes a true mix-and-match of everything from E. Coli to Penicillium mold (first 2 photos) and a sampler made up entirely of STDs (third and fourth photos), but your sampler could include any 10-12 of the microbes available in the shop. The layout and even color palette (to some extent) can be approved and finalized by you before the stitching begins, if you like.

If you'd like to include microbes that aren't yet patterned, convo me in advance (preferably with a good microscopic image or two, or a link to the same) so we can discuss any resulting slight change in pricing or shipping time. Patterning time for new microbes is in addition to the usual stitching time for this piece (which is about a month).

---The Deets---

These are part of a series of microbe and germ cross stitches that feature a variety of brightly-colored microscopic viruses/bacteria/etc each stitched on white Aida cloth and typically framed in 3" natural wood hoop frames. Find more in the Microbes and Germs section of my shop.

The microbes pictured represent some of the microbes currently available but not nearly all of the ones you can choose from to complete the set of 12 that will fit in this sampler. Check out the Microbes and Germs section for examples of finished versions, and the Cross Stitch Patterns section of my shop to look over the patterns.

*CUSTOMIZE: You choose the 10 to 12 microbes you'd like included in this sampler. The layout and color palette (to some extent) can be approved and finalized by you before I start stitching.

*FRAME: I have a very limited number of 8x10 secondhand frames available, and most are used for photo-taking purposes only. Please plan on having your sampler framed after it arrives unless we discuss it in advance and I find that I happen to have a good quality frame available for your project! See my shop policies also for more information on frames and how I use them in my shop.

You may choose to receive an 8x10 self-stick mounting board with your unframed sampler if you will be framing it yourself. If you plan on having the sampler professionally framed, the mounting board will be basically useless to you, so feel free to decline it by selecting "No thanks" from the drop-down menu at checkout, or note whether you'd like the mounting board included or not in the notes to seller.

Typically, I won't cut the fabric to size or mount or frame it before sending it along; that way, if you decide against the 8x10 frame, you will easily be able to opt for professional framing, or for the frame/mat combo of your choice -- and if you do decide to use the mounting board and frame it yourself, it's a simple matter of 5 minutes to properly stick the fabric onto the board.

*SHIP: This sampler will be made to order and sent via USPS Priority mail or international USPS First Class mail within about a month of your order, unless I convo you otherwise or increased lead time is mentioned in my shop policies, banner or announcements (main shop, below the banner).

If you need your germs shipped sooner, contact me and let me know when you'd need them by. Chances are good I'll be able to get them to you in time unless you need them for Christmas and you're reading this less than a month before the last mailing day before Christmas (usually two days before the holiday) or later (in which case you can start the Monthly Microbe subscription of 12 separate hoops, and give a card that says "Monthly Microbe Subscription" and it will all be an awesome mystery until January).

If you are an international customer, please be aware that an item of this size and value will likely incur some customs fees, and that you will be responsible for tracking it down at your local customs office if it is held there. You are also responsible for all duties, fees, and other customs requirements; I cannot pay those on your behalf, and I will not lie on customs forms.

---The Links---

Microbes and Germs shop section: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins?section_id=11480156

Would you rather have 12 separate hoops to disperse throughout your home, office and lab (or to switch out as the mood dictates)? You can get them from the following listing, either all at once for some great stocking stuffers or year-end science class gifts, or as a quarterly or monthly mailing to the recipient of your choice (including yourself!): https://www.etsy.com/listing/113837657/monthly-microbe-cross-stitch-set-semi

Want to stitch them yourself? Here's the first 50 patterns of "common microbes": https://www.etsy.com/listing/182471178/cross-stitch-patterns-50-microbes-in-5

Molds and Clostridia: https://www.etsy.com/listing/130522492/cross-stitch-patterns-microbes-mold-and

And STD set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111396093/cross-stitch-pattern-set-std-microbes-10

Want only 3 microbes? Here's the listing for those: https://www.etsy.com/listing/101075677/3-microbes-cross-stitch-set-instant

And here's a listing for only 4: https://www.etsy.com/listing/113493401/4-microbes-cross-stitch-set-instant

Ovum and Sperm set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106790148/ovum-and-sperm-cross-stitch-set-instant

Beer Yeast: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111805955/beer-yeast-cross-stitch-microbe-microbe

Back to the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aliciawatkins

---The Legal Stuff---

Microbes are not my intellectual property, obviously, but the cross stitch designs are copyright Alicia Watkins 2012. Please do not copy or distribute without permission, and please do not pin images without permission. (Convo me so I can follow you!)

I am no kind of medical expert, and anything I know about the microbes in this series of stitches or that I appear to know, I learned from the internet. : ) NO PART of my listings or any other ramblings should be construed as ANY KIND of medical advice, because it's not. My only relevant expertise is in cross stitching!

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I love to do custom work during the non-holiday months! I try to work on one custom project at a time so that I can give each project my full customizing attention; as a result, a significant lead time on deadlines for receiving your custom order is very much appreciated.

If possible, try to contact me at least a month in advance of a deadline for receiving a 5x7 custom cross stitch. (That said, if you're in a pinch and you know I'm the stitcher for the job, convo me anyway! If I happen to be in between custom orders, I can often get things out in a much shorter time, and like I said, I love working with customers on personalized stitchery.)

Most of my small finished cross stitches have an option for gift wrapping.

If you don't see a drop-down list as you purchase a small hooped or framed cross stitch (smaller than 4x6), but you would like your item to be wrapped in plain paper (with a small notecard for your message included), request gift wrap as you check out in the "notes to seller"!

If you're having your gift sent directly to the recipient, please double-check the address it's going to before you finish checking out, and let me know what you'd like me to write in the notecard to your recipient! :)

Etsy has a "this is a gift!" option that helps you tell me not to include a receipt -- I don't anyway! -- but I do not gift-wrap large items or kits.

Mini kits are available for wholesale ordering at any time; contact me for details on which kits I have available with shelf-ready labeling, and for pricing details!

I also offer a selection of finished cross stitch available for wholesale or certain consignment situations, for stores that feel my work would be a good fit. Contact me if you're interested in carrying my work in your store, and we'll talk about what I've done in the past and what you're looking for! :)

I believe in using secondhand frames because it's eco-friendly, supports my local thrift shops, and allows me to frame your items, if you'd like that, at very low cost.

Because they are unique and unapproved by you, I don't pass on the cost of the secondhand frames to you, except for the cost of shipping (usually about a $2 difference).

When you order an item from me, rest assured that you are only paying for the stitchwork, and you may treat the frame as a "suggestion" -- if you don't like it, give the frame away! Your 4x6 or larger cross stitch will come with a mounting board that will allow you to easily pop it out of the "suggested" frame I've sent it in and into any same-sized frame of your choice.

I can't send you a photo of your options for secondhand frames; I have too many frames and a too quickly rotating stock for that. However, you're welcome to let me know your preferences in color and material (i.e. wood, metal, plastic) and I'll do what I can to accommodate your wishes.

If you receive your stitchwork and you HATE the frame I chose from my cache of secondhand frames, never fear! The stitching for a 4x6 or larger frame will be mounted on a board that you can simply pop out of the secondhand frame you received, and pop INto a frame you choose from a local store, another Etsy seller, or anywhere you find perfect frames.

Because the secondhand frames I send are free, I cannot offer replacements or frame-related refunds.

Nope! What I sell are patterns and kits for original counted cross stitch designs, which means you'll be using a printed pattern (or your computer screen if you prefer -- being able to zoom in on a detail can be very helpful!), almost the way you would use a map to navigate in a city.
The details of what is included in each of my kits can be found in the listing for that kit. Click "read more" under the pics for details.
If you've never tried counted cross stitch before, many of my patterns are beginner-friendly, and I'm happy to say that many first-time stitchers have reported fun and success with my kits. I'm also happy to send you a Basic Cross Stitch instruction book via email. Just let me know you'd like one, and I'll send it along!

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Alicia was amazing to work with. She offered suggestions and her expertise when I wanted to customize my piece to include different microbes and a different color scheme. She included a beautiful frame that fit perfectly with my piece. She was communicative and willing to make adjustments to ensure I was 100% satisfied with my piece. I absolutely love it and would not hesitate to order from Alicia again.

Rachel Mar 29, 2023

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Alicia’s work is wonderful! Each little microbe was expertly stitched and full of whimsy. She is a pleasure to communicate with and I can’t wait to display her magnificent work of art.