Benitamakes
@benitastory.bsky.social
Retired accountant, spinner, weaver, dyer, quilter, embroiderer, lover of diaries/journals, Lego builder, vintage dolls, former fiber arts teacher, ADHD, and so on. www.benitastory.com
Question for Lego builders. This is on the second floor of the Natural History Museum. I get the ship and temple, but what's between them? Also, what is this gray rocky thing? And lastly I'm guessing lunar landing stuff, but...? #Legos #Legobuilders #benitamakes #wip #Legoquestions #Legohelp
December 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Question for Lego builders. This is on the second floor of the Natural History Museum. I get the ship and temple, but what's between them? Also, what is this gray rocky thing? And lastly I'm guessing lunar landing stuff, but...? #Legos #Legobuilders #benitamakes #wip #Legoquestions #Legohelp
I'm not sure if I'm happy with this. I've already changed some colors and where they go. Still think the green is too dark, as well as the red. Well, that's why it's important to play with everything before committing to a final design. #benitamakes #wip #bauhaus #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I'm not sure if I'm happy with this. I've already changed some colors and where they go. Still think the green is too dark, as well as the red. Well, that's why it's important to play with everything before committing to a final design. #benitamakes #wip #bauhaus #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky
Hamilton!!! The first chance I have had to see it. #Hamilton #Broadwayplay
December 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hamilton!!! The first chance I have had to see it. #Hamilton #Broadwayplay
Indiana is now embroidered on my US map. I used red and white for IU (sorry Purdue). This makes 14 of the 50 states completed. This is a nice, relaxing project when my brain is tired. #embroidery #benitamakes #wip #craft #embroideryofbluesky #iloveembroidery #usmap
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Indiana is now embroidered on my US map. I used red and white for IU (sorry Purdue). This makes 14 of the 50 states completed. This is a nice, relaxing project when my brain is tired. #embroidery #benitamakes #wip #craft #embroideryofbluesky #iloveembroidery #usmap
The only thing that has changed in 90 years is the price. Seriously, the styles, obviously, are still worn today. In fact, I am currently wearing a hoodie with a pouch pocket on the front. I love fashion history. #hoodies #1930sfashion
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The only thing that has changed in 90 years is the price. Seriously, the styles, obviously, are still worn today. In fact, I am currently wearing a hoodie with a pouch pocket on the front. I love fashion history. #hoodies #1930sfashion
My first actual Bauhaus influenced design. I enjoyed this very much. The colors and details are fun. I'm looking forward to exploring this and other early 20th century art. #benitamakes #crossstitch #bauhaus #wip #craft #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
My first actual Bauhaus influenced design. I enjoyed this very much. The colors and details are fun. I'm looking forward to exploring this and other early 20th century art. #benitamakes #crossstitch #bauhaus #wip #craft #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch
I couldn't sleep, so worked more on my Bauhaus design. I love how the colors bounce off one another. #Bauhaus #crossstitch #benitamakes #wip #workinprogress #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch #iloveembroidery
December 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I couldn't sleep, so worked more on my Bauhaus design. I love how the colors bounce off one another. #Bauhaus #crossstitch #benitamakes #wip #workinprogress #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch #iloveembroidery
After deciding that my previous design was more 1950s Atomic Art than Bauhaus, I designed something closer to what I see online and in some of the books I have. Of course, it gives me more ideas. #benitamakes #bauhaus #crossstitch #wip #workinprogress #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch
December 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
After deciding that my previous design was more 1950s Atomic Art than Bauhaus, I designed something closer to what I see online and in some of the books I have. Of course, it gives me more ideas. #benitamakes #bauhaus #crossstitch #wip #workinprogress #crossstitchofbluesky #ilovecrossstitch
This cat sleeps so hard, like a kitten does, but she's 7 years old. I don't know how she can comfortable as her head it below the level of the rest of her body. Her name is Anne Shirley Story, Annie for short. #torbiecat #catsofbluesky #cutekitty #sleepykitty
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This cat sleeps so hard, like a kitten does, but she's 7 years old. I don't know how she can comfortable as her head it below the level of the rest of her body. Her name is Anne Shirley Story, Annie for short. #torbiecat #catsofbluesky #cutekitty #sleepykitty
I have been doing more research into early 20th century art styles, and the one I just finished seems to be more 1950s Atomic art, which I love. I think the next one is more Bauhaus, so will be curious to see what you think. For example: #crossstitch #atomicart #1950sdesign #Bauhaus #20thcenturyart
December 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I have been doing more research into early 20th century art styles, and the one I just finished seems to be more 1950s Atomic art, which I love. I think the next one is more Bauhaus, so will be curious to see what you think. For example: #crossstitch #atomicart #1950sdesign #Bauhaus #20thcenturyart
It's done. My first Bauhaus design. I absolutely love it. I have the next design ready to be stitched. Give me a day or so to finalize the pattern and get it up on www.benitastory.com where it will be available for free. It will be in the Series Two category. #bauhaus #benitamakes #crossstitch
December 3, 2025 at 2:37 AM
It's done. My first Bauhaus design. I absolutely love it. I have the next design ready to be stitched. Give me a day or so to finalize the pattern and get it up on www.benitastory.com where it will be available for free. It will be in the Series Two category. #bauhaus #benitamakes #crossstitch
This is coming together so well. It's based on a design I found although I've altered it to suit my taste better. This has given me the encouragement to design my own original patterns. I can't wait to see this finished #benitamakes #bauhaus #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #craft #embroidery
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This is coming together so well. It's based on a design I found although I've altered it to suit my taste better. This has given me the encouragement to design my own original patterns. I can't wait to see this finished #benitamakes #bauhaus #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #craft #embroidery
Just received this in the mail, and I can't wait to dive into it. The British Home Front during WWII interests me, and reading first-hand accounts (journals and diaries)as well as magazines and guides are the best way to go (IMO). #goodhousekeeping #WWII #greatbritain #wartime #homefront #realtales
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Just received this in the mail, and I can't wait to dive into it. The British Home Front during WWII interests me, and reading first-hand accounts (journals and diaries)as well as magazines and guides are the best way to go (IMO). #goodhousekeeping #WWII #greatbritain #wartime #homefront #realtales
More working on my Bauhaus cross stitch. I am loving the abstractness of this and it's really holding my attention. This is a huge win for my ADHD brain. #bauhaus #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #abstractart #ilovecrossstitch #iloveembroidery
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
More working on my Bauhaus cross stitch. I am loving the abstractness of this and it's really holding my attention. This is a huge win for my ADHD brain. #bauhaus #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #abstractart #ilovecrossstitch #iloveembroidery
It has been 15 months since I worked on this embroidered map of the US. Time has flown! I did Illinois today, and am thinking on what to do with Indiana next. #benitamakes #zenbroidery #usamap #embroider #iloveembroidery #ilovestitching #wip #craft #workinprogress #embroiderersofinstagram
December 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It has been 15 months since I worked on this embroidered map of the US. Time has flown! I did Illinois today, and am thinking on what to do with Indiana next. #benitamakes #zenbroidery #usamap #embroider #iloveembroidery #ilovestitching #wip #craft #workinprogress #embroiderersofinstagram
The 2in1 Lego Christmas tree kit was built yesterday, although I personalized it somewhat. The decorations had red hearts, but that read more Valentine's Day, so I replaced them and some of the red balls with more colorful items. More my style! #Legos #Christmastree #benitamakes #Christmas #lego2in1
November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The 2in1 Lego Christmas tree kit was built yesterday, although I personalized it somewhat. The decorations had red hearts, but that read more Valentine's Day, so I replaced them and some of the red balls with more colorful items. More my style! #Legos #Christmastree #benitamakes #Christmas #lego2in1
My newest mini cross stitch series (#2) is going to focus on art styles of the first part of the 20th century. This one is looking at Bauhaus art, which I love.
Series One of 12 patterns is available for free on www.benitastory.com.
#benitamakes #bauhausart #crossstitch #wip #crossstitchofbluesky
Series One of 12 patterns is available for free on www.benitastory.com.
#benitamakes #bauhausart #crossstitch #wip #crossstitchofbluesky
November 30, 2025 at 3:38 AM
My newest mini cross stitch series (#2) is going to focus on art styles of the first part of the 20th century. This one is looking at Bauhaus art, which I love.
Series One of 12 patterns is available for free on www.benitastory.com.
#benitamakes #bauhausart #crossstitch #wip #crossstitchofbluesky
Series One of 12 patterns is available for free on www.benitastory.com.
#benitamakes #bauhausart #crossstitch #wip #crossstitchofbluesky
Comparing the Lego Vespa to my version. I call it my Junk Vespa, and I had so much fun finding the right pieces, ignoring the colors. This is what gave me the confidence to design and build my own buildings. #Legos #legovespa #moc #benitamakes #funwithlegos #ilovelegos
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Comparing the Lego Vespa to my version. I call it my Junk Vespa, and I had so much fun finding the right pieces, ignoring the colors. This is what gave me the confidence to design and build my own buildings. #Legos #legovespa #moc #benitamakes #funwithlegos #ilovelegos
New glass cabinet from IKEA to hold non-building Legos. Now that they have a place to go, we can build more. Yay!! #Legos #ikea #storage #displaycabinet #benitamakes #ilovelegos
November 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
New glass cabinet from IKEA to hold non-building Legos. Now that they have a place to go, we can build more. Yay!! #Legos #ikea #storage #displaycabinet #benitamakes #ilovelegos
It's done! This is the last design in a series of 12. I still need to finalize the last two, then get everything up on www.benitastory.com Remember, all of the patterns are free, and make quick projects to do. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #embroidery #ilovecrossstitch
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 AM
It's done! This is the last design in a series of 12. I still need to finalize the last two, then get everything up on www.benitastory.com Remember, all of the patterns are free, and make quick projects to do. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #embroidery #ilovecrossstitch
Only one more color to go on this design. I absolutely love the plaid in this pattern. I think this is one of my favorites of those I've created. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #workinprogress #crafts #plaid
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Only one more color to go on this design. I absolutely love the plaid in this pattern. I think this is one of my favorites of those I've created. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #wip #workinprogress #crafts #plaid
The next color is done. This one was hard on the eyes, but I think it looks great. Two more colors to go. #benitamakes #crossstitch #embroidery #iloveembroidery #ilovestitching #ilovecrossstitch #wip #crafts
November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The next color is done. This one was hard on the eyes, but I think it looks great. Two more colors to go. #benitamakes #crossstitch #embroidery #iloveembroidery #ilovestitching #ilovecrossstitch #wip #crafts
Newest cross stitch design will play off on my love of plaids and quilts. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #plaids
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Newest cross stitch design will play off on my love of plaids and quilts. #benitamakes #crossstitch #crossstitchofbluesky #plaids
Latest me-designed cross stitch pattern. Simple design, but the dark background made it a challenge for my aging eyes. The next one will be on much lighter aida cloth. This will join the other free cross stitch patterns on www.benitastory.com #crossstitch #benitamakes #crossstitchofbluesky
November 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Latest me-designed cross stitch pattern. Simple design, but the dark background made it a challenge for my aging eyes. The next one will be on much lighter aida cloth. This will join the other free cross stitch patterns on www.benitastory.com #crossstitch #benitamakes #crossstitchofbluesky
Was at the Detroit Institute of Art on Wednesday, saw this painting and my jaw dropped open. The detail of the stitching is incredible! I'm in awe of the woman who embroidered the gown in the first place. The painter is amazing. #embroidery #embroideryofbluesky #iloveembroidery #Renaissanceart
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Was at the Detroit Institute of Art on Wednesday, saw this painting and my jaw dropped open. The detail of the stitching is incredible! I'm in awe of the woman who embroidered the gown in the first place. The painter is amazing. #embroidery #embroideryofbluesky #iloveembroidery #Renaissanceart