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Welcome to 8bitnorthxstitch, where pop culture & craft collide.

Cards galore!

Thrill, amuse, horrify* your nearest and dearest with my range of TV, film and music cards. You won't find them in the shops!

*delete as appropriate.

Under the counter...

Looking for contraband? These designs were banned from Etsy, but they're not too hot for here...

Hello

My name is Michelle and I'm a serial cross-stitcher.

I design cards and hand stitch framed pieces, of people, ideas and pop culture that I love to my core; from The Bee Gees to Bowie, The Fall to Fun Boy Three, and Wham! to The Wicker Man.

A touch of Chanel in my Kylie card. Available on Etsy. #kylieminogue #kylie #chanel #margotrobbie #comeintomyworld

A touch of Chanel in my Kylie card. Available on Etsy. #kylieminogue #kylie #chanel #margotrobbie #comeintomyworld

Wallpapers for my website. #markesmith #thefall #jarviscocker #pulp #wickerman

Wallpapers for my website. #markesmith #thefall #jarviscocker #pulp #wickerman

Wishing you all a non-blue #bluemonday #neworder #crossstitch #manchester #manchestermusic

Wishing you all a non-blue #bluemonday #neworder #crossstitch #manchester #manchestermusic

Slade cards on my website & Etsy. Last orders for cards on Weds 17 Dec. Grab some quick! #slade #merrychristmas #christmas #birmingham #70series #70s #glamrock

Slade cards on my website & Etsy. Last orders for cards on Weds 17 Dec. Grab some quick! #slade #merrychristmas #christmas #birmingham #70series #70s #glamrock

There’s Xmas cards for all the 90s babies at www.8bitnorthxstitch.com #spicegirls #2become1 #christmasno1 #christmas #christmascard #gerihalliwell #victoriabeckham #melaniec #melb #90s #90smusic #crossstitch

There’s Xmas cards for all the 90s babies at www.8bitnorthxstitch.com #spicegirls #2become1 #christmasno1 #christmas #christmascard #gerihalliwell #victoriabeckham #melaniec #melb #90s #90smusic #crossstitch

For that Christmas miserabilist in your life. Royle Family Xmas cards now available on my new website. #roylefamily #christmas #christmascard #britishcomedy #northern #carolineaherne #suejohnson #manchester

For that Christmas miserabilist in your life. Royle Family Xmas cards now available on my new website. #roylefamily #christmas #christmascard #britishcomedy #northern #carolineaherne #suejohnson #manchester

Only 20 Smiths Xmas cards left at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch or get them cheaper in my new online shop at www.8bitnorthxstitch.com #thesmiths #christmas #salfordladsclub #johnnymarr #morrissey

Only 20 Smiths Xmas cards left at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch or get them cheaper in my new online shop at www.8bitnorthxstitch.com #thesmiths #christmas #salfordladsclub #johnnymarr #morrissey

Manchester Music Parts 1 & 2. Cards and digital pattern on Etsy. They’re all there. #thesmiths #joydivision #neworder #thefall #franksidebottom #janeweaver #badlydrawnboy #elbow #doves #charlatans #happymondays #chameleons #pins #aguycalledgerald #denisejohnson #rowetta #oasis #james #manchester #music #salford #crossstitch #pattern

Manchester Music Parts 1 & 2. Cards and digital pattern on Etsy. They’re all there. #thesmiths #joydivision #neworder #thefall #franksidebottom #janeweaver #badlydrawnboy #elbow #doves #charlatans #happymondays #chameleons #pins #aguycalledgerald #denisejohnson #rowetta #oasis #james #manchester #music #salford #crossstitch #pattern

Christmas cards are cheaper on my new website because I don’t have to pay Etsy fees. Get a further 10% by subscribing. Website link in bio. Merry shopping! #slade #east17 #wham #georgemichael #johnlennon #yokoono #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #fannycradock #theroylefamily #spicegirls #twobecomeone #merrychristmas #christmas #christmascard #crossstitch

Christmas cards are cheaper on my new website because I don’t have to pay Etsy fees. Get a further 10% by subscribing. Website link in bio. Merry shopping! #slade #east17 #wham #georgemichael #johnlennon #yokoono #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #fannycradock #theroylefamily #spicegirls #twobecomeone #merrychristmas #christmas #christmascard #crossstitch

The best Christmas song that never mentions Christmas. Great bunch of lads. East 17 cards now on Etsy. #east17 #stayanotherday #christmas #christmascards #crossstitch #90s #90smusic

The best Christmas song that never mentions Christmas. Great bunch of lads. East 17 cards now on Etsy. #east17 #stayanotherday #christmas #christmascards #crossstitch #90s #90smusic

New John & Yoko Xmas cards on Etsy. #johnlennon #yokoono #christmas #christmascard #crossstitch #liverpool #happychristmaswarisover #warisover

New John & Yoko Xmas cards on Etsy. #johnlennon #yokoono #christmas #christmascard #crossstitch #liverpool #happychristmaswarisover #warisover

Last Christmas cards available for this Christmas for someone to remember fondly next Christmas. On Etsy. #wham #lastchristmas #georgemichael #andrewridgley #pepsiandshirlie #80s #80smusic #christmas #christmastree

Last Christmas cards available for this Christmas for someone to remember fondly next Christmas. On Etsy. #wham #lastchristmas #georgemichael #andrewridgley #pepsiandshirlie #80s #80smusic #christmas #christmastree

KISS cards and pattern now on Etsy. #kiss #genesimmons #rock #iwasmadeforlovingyou #80s #80srock #crossstitchpattern #crossstitcher #acefrehley #paulstanley #vinnievincent

KISS cards and pattern now on Etsy. #kiss #genesimmons #rock #iwasmadeforlovingyou #80s #80srock #crossstitchpattern #crossstitcher #acefrehley #paulstanley #vinnievincent

Lots of new patterns now on Etsy. All patterns 50% off for one week! #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitcher #crossstitch #manchestermusic #manchester #salford #stockport #neworder #joydivision #franksidebottom #johncooperclarke #elbow #doves #charlatans #thesmiths #oasis #happymondays #inspiralcarpets #james #blossoms #thefall #denisejohnson #acertainratio

Lots of new patterns now on Etsy. All patterns 50% off for one week! #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitcher #crossstitch #manchestermusic #manchester #salford #stockport #neworder #joydivision #franksidebottom #johncooperclarke #elbow #doves #charlatans #thesmiths #oasis #happymondays #inspiralcarpets #james #blossoms #thefall #denisejohnson #acertainratio

These Smiths Xmas cards are selling well. I’m not restocking so grab them while you can! #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #salford #manchestermusic #thequeenisdead #johnnymarr #morrissey #mikejoyce #andyrourke #80s #80smusic #crossstitch

These Smiths Xmas cards are selling well. I’m not restocking so grab them while you can! #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #salford #manchestermusic #thequeenisdead #johnnymarr #morrissey #mikejoyce #andyrourke #80s #80smusic #crossstitch

My complete Fall design is on the back of the new compilation LP. Dreams can come true. All thanks to my personal genie, @daryleaslea Thank you so much xx #thefall #markesmith #50000fallfanscantbewrong #hitthenorth #manchester #manchestermusic #prestwich

My complete Fall design is on the back of the new compilation LP. Dreams can come true. All thanks to my personal genie, @daryleaslea Thank you so much xx #thefall #markesmith #50000fallfanscantbewrong #hitthenorth #manchester #manchestermusic #prestwich

Just sold my first Fanny Cradock Christmas card. We’re off the blocks! #christmas #card #fannycradock #70s #vintagechristmas #tvcook #crossstitch

Just sold my first Fanny Cradock Christmas card. We’re off the blocks! #christmas #card #fannycradock #70s #vintagechristmas #tvcook #crossstitch

Rejoice! Xmas cards are now for sale at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch There’s something old, something new, something northern & something blue (for the lads): Wham!, John & Yoko, East 17, Slade, Royle Family, Fanny Cradock, Smiths, Spice Girls, Beatles & Ghosts. Something for all the family! #wham #lastchristmas #christmas #80smusic #spicegirls #johnlennon #yokoono #warisover #beatles #britishcomedy #ghosts #slade #noddyholder #fannycradock #roylefamily #northern #christmasmyarse #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #east17 #stayanotherday #crossstitch

Rejoice! Xmas cards are now for sale at www.etsy.com/shop/8bitnorthxstitch There’s something old, something new, something northern & something blue (for the lads): Wham!, John & Yoko, East 17, Slade, Royle Family, Fanny Cradock, Smiths, Spice Girls, Beatles & Ghosts. Something for all the family! #wham #lastchristmas #christmas #80smusic #spicegirls #johnlennon #yokoono #warisover #beatles #britishcomedy #ghosts #slade #noddyholder #fannycradock #roylefamily #northern #christmasmyarse #thesmiths #salfordladsclub #east17 #stayanotherday #crossstitch

Nuns are us. Sound of Music card coming soon. #julieandrews #thesoundofmusic #thehillsarealive #crossstitch

Nuns are us. Sound of Music card coming soon. #julieandrews #thesoundofmusic #thehillsarealive #crossstitch

Lots of new Manchester (and adjacent) cards coming very soon… #oasis #stoneroses #thesmiths #blossoms #james #manchester #manchestermusic #neworder #joydivision #thefall #prestwich #factoryrecords #thecharlatans

Lots of new Manchester (and adjacent) cards coming very soon… #oasis #stoneroses #thesmiths #blossoms #james #manchester #manchestermusic #neworder #joydivision #thefall #prestwich #factoryrecords #thecharlatans

Something old, something new, something northern, something blue. My Xmas cards will be available next week. #christmas #christmascarddesign #christmascards2020 #popculture #thesmiths #salford #salfordladsclub #thequeenisdead #johnlennon #johnandyoko #warisover #britishcomedy #theroylefamily #christmasmyarse #wham #georgemichael #lastchristmas #80s #80smusic #thebeatles #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #fannycradock #east17 #stayanotherday #slade #birmingham #noddyholder

Something old, something new, something northern, something blue. My Xmas cards will be available next week. #christmas #christmascarddesign #christmascards2020 #popculture #thesmiths #salford #salfordladsclub #thequeenisdead #johnlennon #johnandyoko #warisover #britishcomedy #theroylefamily #christmasmyarse #wham #georgemichael #lastchristmas #80s #80smusic #thebeatles #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #fannycradock #east17 #stayanotherday #slade #birmingham #noddyholder

My lovely friends have taken over Limestone Books in Settle & we went over today to look around. Becky & Ben have done a complete restock & there’s everything from modern classics, small publishers like Pushkin & Fitzcarraldo & Persephone, to the big hitters. Beautifully curated & full of surprises. Spent up and can’t wait to go back and spend again. Please pop in if you’re passing.

My lovely friends have taken over Limestone Books in Settle & we went over today to look around. Becky & Ben have done a complete restock & there’s everything from modern classics, small publishers like Pushkin & Fitzcarraldo & Persephone, to the big hitters. Beautifully curated & full of surprises. Spent up and can’t wait to go back and spend again. Please pop in if you’re passing.

KISS cards coming soon. #kiss

KISS cards coming soon. #kiss

I’ve not had idle hands…lots of new and revised Manc cards coming soon… #stoneroses #manchestermusic #manchester #stockport #blossoms #neworder #bluemonday #james #comehome #ianbrown #thesmiths #whatdifferencedoesitmake #80smusic

I’ve not had idle hands…lots of new and revised Manc cards coming soon… #stoneroses #manchestermusic #manchester #stockport #blossoms #neworder #bluemonday #james #comehome #ianbrown #thesmiths #whatdifferencedoesitmake #80smusic

First Christmas card designed. Is this too niche? Or vulgar? Or both? #fannycraddock #christmas #christmascard #70s

First Christmas card designed. Is this too niche? Or vulgar? Or both? #fannycraddock #christmas #christmascard #70s

REJOICE! All my digital patterns are 50% off on Etsy. #wickerman #bowie #xstitch #madonna #ladygaga #beatles #kylieminogue #nickcave #britishcomedy #debbieharry #midsommar #horror #petshopboys #wham

REJOICE! All my digital patterns are 50% off on Etsy. #wickerman #bowie #xstitch #madonna #ladygaga #beatles #kylieminogue #nickcave #britishcomedy #debbieharry #midsommar #horror #petshopboys #wham

There’s cards for everyone and their specialist tastes in my Etsy shop. #monkeymagic #80s #bowie #davidbowie #ziggystardust #dinnerladies #victoriawood #britishcomedy #alteredimages #claregrogan #happybirthday #stoneroses #nickcave #redrighthand #xstitch

There’s cards for everyone and their specialist tastes in my Etsy shop. #monkeymagic #80s #bowie #davidbowie #ziggystardust #dinnerladies #victoriawood #britishcomedy #alteredimages #claregrogan #happybirthday #stoneroses #nickcave #redrighthand #xstitch

Wham! Cards now on Etsy. #wham #georgemichael #andrewridgeley #whamthefinal #80s #80smusic #wakemeupbeforeyougogo #clubtropicana #badboys #whamrap #pepsiandshirlie #edgeofheaven #liveaid #crossstitcher #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #crossstitchpattern

Wham! Cards now on Etsy. #wham #georgemichael #andrewridgeley #whamthefinal #80s #80smusic #wakemeupbeforeyougogo #clubtropicana #badboys #whamrap #pepsiandshirlie #edgeofheaven #liveaid #crossstitcher #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitching #crossstitchpattern

Alma’s not Normal cards now available on Etsy. #sophiewillan #almasnotnormal #britishcomedy #bolton #crossstitcher #crossstitchpattern #alma

Alma’s not Normal cards now available on Etsy. #sophiewillan #almasnotnormal #britishcomedy #bolton #crossstitcher #crossstitchpattern #alma

Pee Wee Herman digital pattern now on Etsy. #peewee #peeweeherman #peeweehermansbigadventure #bigtoppeewee #peeweehermanwantsapickle #crossstitch #xstitch #vance @peeweeherman #peeweehermanashimself

Pee Wee Herman digital pattern now on Etsy. #peewee #peeweeherman #peeweehermansbigadventure #bigtoppeewee #peeweehermanwantsapickle #crossstitch #xstitch #vance @peeweeherman #peeweehermanashimself

When it comes to niche cards, I got you, babe. Bowie & Faithfull now on Etsy. #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #igotyoubabe❤️ #igotyoubabe #70s #70smusic #rocknroll #ziggystardust #crossstich #crossstitcher #pattern

When it comes to niche cards, I got you, babe. Bowie & Faithfull now on Etsy. #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #igotyoubabe❤️ #igotyoubabe #70s #70smusic #rocknroll #ziggystardust #crossstich #crossstitcher #pattern

Double the #petshopboys fun in my Etsy shop. #chrislowe #neiltennant #dustyspringfield #whathaveidonetodeservethis #westendgirls #rent #suburbia #itsasin #itcouldnthappenhere #sohard #gowest #gowest #heart #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitcher #crossstitch

Double the #petshopboys fun in my Etsy shop. #chrislowe #neiltennant #dustyspringfield #whathaveidonetodeservethis #westendgirls #rent #suburbia #itsasin #itcouldnthappenhere #sohard #gowest #gowest #heart #crossstitchersofinstagram #crossstitcher #crossstitch

Nick Cave cards now on Etsy. #nickcave #redrighthand #hesagod #hesaman #hesaghost #hesaguru #thebirthdayparty #letlovein #goth #peakyblinders #crossstitch #xstitch #popculture #ghosteen

Nick Cave cards now on Etsy. #nickcave #redrighthand #hesagod #hesaman #hesaghost #hesaguru #thebirthdayparty #letlovein #goth #peakyblinders #crossstitch #xstitch #popculture #ghosteen

New cards live on Etsy . #petshopboys #dinnerladies #victoriawood #britishcomedy #almasnotnormal #nickcave #redrighthand #wham #georgemichael #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #igotyoubabe #westendgirls #ziggystardust #crossstitcher #crossstitch #popculture

New cards live on Etsy . #petshopboys #dinnerladies #victoriawood #britishcomedy #almasnotnormal #nickcave #redrighthand #wham #georgemichael #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #igotyoubabe #westendgirls #ziggystardust #crossstitcher #crossstitch #popculture

My Blue period. All cards in my Etsy shop. #beatles #johnlennon #paulmccartney #leagueofgentlemen #markgattis #reeceshearsmith #stevepemberton #britishcomedy #ghosts #matthewbaynton #monkey #sparks #ronmael #beastieboys #youngfrankenstein #vicreeves #bobmortimer #queen #freddiemercury

My Blue period. All cards in my Etsy shop. #beatles #johnlennon #paulmccartney #leagueofgentlemen #markgattis #reeceshearsmith #stevepemberton #britishcomedy #ghosts #matthewbaynton #monkey #sparks #ronmael #beastieboys #youngfrankenstein #vicreeves #bobmortimer #queen #freddiemercury

Updated my Bowie design and added Marianne. #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #ziggystardust⚡️ #ziggystardust #igotyoubabe #glamrock #starman #blackstar #rebelrebel #jeangenie #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #boyskeepswinging #wecanbeheroes #letsdance #seriousmoonlight #glassspider #tinmachine #heathen #drag #klausnomi #stationtostation #youngamericans #ashestoashes #lifeonmars

Updated my Bowie design and added Marianne. #bowie #davidbowie #mariannefaithfull #ziggystardust⚡️ #ziggystardust #igotyoubabe #glamrock #starman #blackstar #rebelrebel #jeangenie #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #boyskeepswinging #wecanbeheroes #letsdance #seriousmoonlight #glassspider #tinmachine #heathen #drag #klausnomi #stationtostation #youngamericans #ashestoashes #lifeonmars

Posting lots of cards out today from my Etsy shop (link in bio). Keep checking the shop as there’s new things coming soon and lots of restock. #taylorswift #debbieharry #blondie #kraftwerk #sparks #devo #britishcomedy #theyoungones #youngfrankenstein #thefall #wickerman #davidlynch #kevinrowland #dexysmidnightrunners #bananarama #scifi #ladygaga #beastieboys #beatles #johnlennon #paulmccartneyedit #eurovisionsongcontest #xstitch #crossstitch

Posting lots of cards out today from my Etsy shop (link in bio). Keep checking the shop as there’s new things coming soon and lots of restock. #taylorswift #debbieharry #blondie #kraftwerk #sparks #devo #britishcomedy #theyoungones #youngfrankenstein #thefall #wickerman #davidlynch #kevinrowland #dexysmidnightrunners #bananarama #scifi #ladygaga #beastieboys #beatles #johnlennon #paulmccartneyedit #eurovisionsongcontest #xstitch #crossstitch

I’m going to have to add to my Pulp design, aren’t I? God damn it. Cards and xstitch pattern in my Etsy shop. #pulp #xstitch #crossstitchlove #crossstitch #jarviscocker #jarvis #more #sheffield #britpop

I’m going to have to add to my Pulp design, aren’t I? God damn it. Cards and xstitch pattern in my Etsy shop. #pulp #xstitch #crossstitchlove #crossstitch #jarviscocker #jarvis #more #sheffield #britpop

#petshopboys

#petshopboys

#happyinternationalwomensday

#happyinternationalwomensday

My daughter rescued a stray. He’s now at a struggling cat rescue. That’s my stray in her note( Buddy). I want to do a fundraiser. £5 for a tkt to win a xstitch of your choice!

1. Donate direct to them.
2. DM me a screenshot.
3. I’ll send you a photo of yr raffle tkt/s

My daughter rescued a stray. He’s now at a struggling cat rescue. That’s my stray in her note( Buddy). I want to do a fundraiser. £5 for a tkt to win a xstitch of your choice!

1. Donate direct to them.
2. DM me a screenshot.
3. I’ll send you a photo of yr raffle tkt/s

Nick Cave in xstitch. #nickcave #redrighthand #xstitch #crossstitch

Nick Cave in xstitch. #nickcave #redrighthand #xstitch #crossstitch

I stitched my cat grandson & his sister for my daughter for Xmas. He’s thrilled.

I stitched my cat grandson & his sister for my daughter for Xmas. He’s thrilled.

Etsy shop closes tomorrow night . Get your Xmas cards while you can. Low stock so hurry! #slade #noddyholder #christmas #christmassongs #christmassingle #spicegirls #2become1 #christmasno1 #victoriabeckham #70s #70schristmas #90s #90schristmas #east17
#stayanotherday #beatles #paulmccartney #ghosts #britishcomedy #buttonhall #horriblehistories #frankiegoestohollywood #hollyjohnson #poweroflove

Etsy shop closes tomorrow night . Get your Xmas cards while you can. Low stock so hurry! #slade #noddyholder #christmas #christmassongs #christmassingle #spicegirls #2become1 #christmasno1 #victoriabeckham #70s #70schristmas #90s #90schristmas #east17
#stayanotherday #beatles #paulmccartney #ghosts #britishcomedy #buttonhall #horriblehistories #frankiegoestohollywood #hollyjohnson #poweroflove

Slade Xmas cards on Etsy! #slade #noddyholder #christmas #christmascard #christmassong #70s #70schristmas #glamrock

Slade Xmas cards on Etsy! #slade #noddyholder #christmas #christmascard #christmassong #70s #70schristmas #glamrock

I’m on #bluesky Giz a follow.

I’m on #bluesky Giz a follow.

Spice up your Xmas with these cards (girl power definitely included). #spicegirls #gerihalliwell #victoriabeckham #emmabunton #melc #melb #girlpower #2become1 #christmas #christmassingle #90s #90smusic #christmascards

Spice up your Xmas with these cards (girl power definitely included). #spicegirls #gerihalliwell #victoriabeckham #emmabunton #melc #melb #girlpower #2become1 #christmas #christmassingle #90s #90smusic #christmascards

Did you know I sell A4 prints on Etsy? I currently have #bowie #davidbowie #sparks #madonna #beastieboys #kylieminogue #ladygaga #scottishband #wickerman #debbieharry #beatles

Did you know I sell A4 prints on Etsy? I currently have #bowie #davidbowie #sparks #madonna #beastieboys #kylieminogue #ladygaga #scottishband #wickerman #debbieharry #beatles

East 17 Xmas cards on Etsy. #east17 #stayanotherday #christmas #christnascards #90s #90smusic #christmassingle

East 17 Xmas cards on Etsy. #east17 #stayanotherday #christmas #christnascards #90s #90smusic #christmassingle

Fall Xmas cards on Etsy. #thefall #postpunk #markesmith #noxmasforjohnquays #manchestermusic #manchester #prestwich

Fall Xmas cards on Etsy. #thefall #postpunk #markesmith #noxmasforjohnquays #manchestermusic #manchester #prestwich

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