Support Your Local Murder

From Dirty Annie’s Southern Style comes Support Your Local Murder, a witty and gothic cross stitch design perfect for bird lovers, dark humor enthusiasts, and Halloween decorators alike. This striking sampler-style pattern features regal crowns, charming heart motifs, and—of course—plenty of crows. With its bold monochrome stitching, it’s equally at home in a spooky Halloween display or as a year-round conversation starter.

Originally stitched on 18ct hand-dyed Scylia Floba from Under the Sea Fabrics, this piece uses the rich, inky tones of Carriage Black floss from Gentle Arts to make every detail pop. The design is versatile and can easily be stitched on any fabric and with any floss that matches your personal style.

This oversized pillow finish makes a bold statement, but the design is equally stunning framed or used in other creative finishes. Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or as a gift, this piece is sure to inspire smiles—and maybe a few raised eyebrows!

Pattern Details

• Stitch Count: 99w x 127h

• Finished Size:

  • 10ct: 9.9” x 12.7”

  • 14ct: 7.1” x 9.1”

  • 16ct: 6.2” x 7.9”

  • 18ct: 5.5” x 7.1”

• Model Stitched On: 18ct hand-dyed Scylia Floba from Under the Sea Fabrics

• Threads Used: 10 Skeins of Gentle Arts Carriage Black (GAK 8014) – 6 strands over 2, 4107 total stitches