#unique cross stitch gift

[hannahbridgetdesigns]

This is still one of my absolute favourite patterns that I have designed. And I love the fact that it is also one of my bestsellers so I know that it resonates with other cross stitchers as well. I love to think that there are now houses with a handmade christmas decoration that reflects their cultural heritage and that they will love it and display it for years to come.

[hungryhippocrafts]

Magnetic Needle Minder added to my shop link below ♥️

[itsactuallybria]

Almost finished!! 🎁

[poisoned-peppermint]

Do any of ya’ll want to buy cute shit!!!!!

Perfect! money or not take a look, at my moms etsy and ebay just looking and liking is a big help as well.

In these times(late stage capitalism) my house hold of many children a dog and some chickens, would totally love if my mom started selling more. Because money is unfortunately needed to survive.

SO If you have some cash you could own

CUTE KEY CHAINS (the amount of work my mom puts into these is crazy)

You can have a custom one made just for you or anyone you think would like one <3

~

She also has Many cross-stitches perfect for the sillys or cross stitch enjoyers in your life as well as makeup bags with cute little thing stitched on

(there is an elmo one but its not letting me add it )

Moving on!!!!!!!!!

not set on key chains or having trouble keeping track of whos glass of wine is whos at get together of party, or just want to dazzle up you glass for the hell of it!! Well look no further at these wine glass charms (didn’t know these were a thing tell mom told me)

any who they're cute and your also able to made your own

So If any of these tickle your fancy of you want to get a gift for another, all AND MORE CAN BE FOUND HERE (also some of my paintings can be found on the ebay as well and some cute painted rocks I made. one of them is ranboo)

VVVVVV

https://www.etsy.com/shop/UpperCrustLife

https://www.ebay.com/str/brezoffinc

[nerdytreasuresbyamy]

Started making some animla crossing friends: Annabelle + Stitches 🥰 who should i do next from Animal Crossing?

[nickiescccreations]

Birthday present completed and given so I can post it now. I really enjoy doing names- especially unique ones that are hard to find.

Let me know if you would like to commission me to do yours or a loved one's!

fb.me/nkatngt8 for a better selection of what I do, and have on hand already made.

[reallyherpersona-blog]

[sherovacreations]

Embrace your free-spirited style with our Boho counted cross stitch pattern. Stitch vibrant colors and intricate designs to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your space, perfect for expressing your unique personality and love for bohemian flair.

Sizes -

14 ct 104x174 Stitches (18.9 x 31.6 cm) (7.4 x 12.4 in.)

Colours - 6 DMC thread

What you will receive (for all sizes) -

PDF Files

B & W Symbol Chart Colour Symbol Chart Thread Sorter Thread List Page grid reference

Compatible with -

Pattern Keeper Cross Stitch Saga

After purchasing you will receive a link in your email to download your item, or you can find your download in your account order folder.

No refunds are offered on this item as it is a digital item.

This item is for personal use only.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for viewing & happy stitching :-)

This image was purchased with commercial license.

Pattern #675

The Ronald McDonald House Charity is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with seriously ill children. They provide a network of local chapters and programs around the world, offering a "home away from home" for families who must travel long distances to receive medical treatment for their children. These houses provide comfortable and supportive environments, enabling families to stay together during their child's hospitalization and focus on their well-being. The charity's mission is to keep families close when they need it the most, providing not only housing but also resources, community support, and a sense of togetherness during challenging times.

[fiabex]

Fic In A Box 2024

Schedule

August 9-16: Nominations Pre-Gaming (participants can load tags from last year’s tagset into this tagset)

August 17: Tag Nominations Open

August 24: Tag Nominations Close

August 25-26: Nominations Cleanup

August 27: Signups Open

September 1: Swap requests open

September 7: Signups Close

September 10: Assignments Out By This Date

September 11: Swap requests close

October 20: Assignments Due

October 27: First Extension Due Date

November 3: Final Extension Due Date

November 10: Last Day To Submit Makeup Assignments

November 16: Work Reveals

November 30: Creator Reveals

All times 10pm Eastern

What is Fic In A Box

A gift exchange is an event where participants create fanworks to gift to each other. Fic In A Box is a fanwork exchange with a large minimum gifting requirement and several unique features. Gifts can include fic, art, audio, video— and much much more.

How It Works/The Nitty-Gritty:

All participants in Fic In A Box are requesting 10,000 words of fanfiction by default, but can opt in to other mediums to give their gifter options. Mediums can include writing structure things like "in-world rpf" for your gift, or include creative formats as far away from fic as different types of art, knitting patterns, logic puzzles, and so on. There were 288 mediums to choose from last year, and we add more every year.

For mediums other than the written word, pretty much any medium will be accepted, as long as it can be digitized for delivery and we can agree on a clear and easily checked equivalent to 1k of written fic. Participants who primarily work in non-writing mediums are very welcome and will get specially matched (as long as they give the mods a heads-up) so they'll have an assignment they can complete. If your art form is fannish cross-stitch? We'd love to have you join us.

Participants have the option to split the 10k words (or equivalent in an opted-into medium) that they owe between several separate works (say, one fic of 3k and a another of 7k) to reach 10k total. The minimum word count per work is 1k by default, but lower wordcount works will count if your recipient has opted into receiving them. (Drabble is a medium that can be opted into!) And initial assignments are 10k for one person, but at the start of the exchange the mods run Swaps which will give you the chance to split that 10k into multiple shorter assignments for multiple recipients!

So when it comes time to turn in gifts, you might turn in 3k worth of art, 4k in fic, and 3k in typesetting a fic (10k total), and then you receive 8k of fic and 2k of map design (10k total). Last year 265 people signed up, and we exchanged 993 gifts at the end of the creation period, everything from fic to reddit posts to logic puzzles to museum catalogues to CYOA stories to colouring pages!

If you cannot complete the full 10k (or other medium equivalent) but are still able to post one or more smaller, complete works, you can default on just the remaining wordcount. You will then be guaranteed (via finding a back up gifter-- "pinch hitting"-- if necessary) a gift equivalent to the amount you were able to submit (rounded down to the nearest 1k). There are also options to "earn back" guaranteed minimum amount by taking pinch hits or completing your original assignment.

Questions?

For more information about Medium rulesets, signing up, nominations of fandoms, relationships, or medium forms, swaps, or much more (questions about how pinch hits work? we have documentation about that), check out the dreamwidth blog!

If you have questions, feel free to ask them here, check the dreamwidth blog for much more documentation, email the mods, or join our discord server. The discord server has a lot of experienced participants happy to answer questions, and you are also welcome to join just to hang out!

Note: you must be 18 or older to join FIAB.

Links

Email: ficinaboxmod@gmail.com

Ao3 Collection (sign up here once signups open)

Tag Set

Dreamwidth Blog

Discord (includes question channel)

Current Pinch Hits

[gamerbearmira]

(SA) apparently Encanto of the rings started with The Hobbit...soooooo

They laid them to rest in the outfits Mirabel had made. Fili, Kili and Thorin. They laid there, their outfits full of beautiful colorful embroidery that wove a unique tale of just who that dwarf had been.

It was truly a beautiful sight. But a sad one, especially when one considered the heartbroken and sobbing ten year old child who was there amongst the company. Her hair in traditional dwarven braids with beads and all, wearing leathers as they did with embroidery for each member of the company emblazoned upon it, and gold and jewels that had been a gift to her from the now dead King himself.

Truly if she were not so utterly human and even elvish in appearance then she would look every inch like that of a young dwarven princess. And yet she mourned, just as keenly as the rest of them if not more so. The rest of the company aside from perhaps Bilbo had been jaded from fighting and wars. They were used to death and losing those they loved to a violent end.

She was not yet so. They wished she had never felt this pain.

In each Dwarfs casket they had not just the embroidered outfits from their young human, but they each also held a cloth. A hanky as some would say. Each was personalized for them. Thorins being a golden yellow with his name and an oak tree embroidered upon it in brown. Kilis being red with his name and a bow upon it in green. Filis being green with his name and an arrow upon it in red. Matching as the twins did even in death.

The company thought it only fitting that they be buried with the precious gifts that they had been gifted by the young one. They each had their own...and they all...they all would carry it until their dying days. They had promised her they would treasure them forever. And they would.

Nearly a hundred years later in the Mines of Moria Mirabel and Gandalf stared. They stared at the beautiful hanky's clutched tightly in skeletal cobwebbed hands. They were older now and frayed and damaged from the fighting but they were obviously so well cared for.

"Those hankies...me dad has one too...he and Balin never go anywhere without them." Gimlin the son of Gloin said noting where they were staring as Mirabel knelt down and crossed herself, whispering a prayer for her friends and trying to blink back the tears in her eyes.

"Mirabel made them for all of us. Back when our Company went to reclaim Erebor. We vowed to treasure them and carry them with us until our dying days..." Gandalf said and he touched his own hanky, a pure white with his name and a bird stitched up on it in light blue, in his pocket.

"Ori, Oin and Balin...you've kept your word my friends...now just as you kept my memory alive...so too shall I keep yours alive." Mirabel promised their skeletal corpses as she recognized each hanky she had made.

She would break down later. Mourn and grieve her friends who had loved and cared for her in a way even her own blood family did not.

For now...now she would do as they had taught her. She would get the job done. She would get to somewhere safe...and only once they were safe for a moment could she allow herself a moment to grieve.

IT DID❗❗ well by technical means you could say the hobbit part was a spin off and it evolved but. WHO CARES I LIKE THE HOBBIT AND LOTR 🌚🌚🌚

Anyway, very sad <\\\333 I forgot the twins died along with Thorin 😭😭 might never recover, Thorin was unironically my favorite of the dwarves tbh 🙏🙏 W Mirabel for the handkerchiefs, that's some real og stuff 🙏🙏 clutching them in death is how you know they held them close

Hey but at least Mirabel's there 😔 homegirl is decked out in the dwarf drip putts respect, and honestly that's so real ヽ( ´¬`)ノ Had to look up stuff on female dwarves, honestly was a little hard because a lot of it was from the show or ocs (I didn't watch the show and probably never will because I grew up on the movies). EITHER WAY. I still had fun drawing it, no matter how sad 🥸 based the beads off the wooden ones I wore when I was younger 🤓☝

Dies

GIMILI MENTIONED❗❗❗ (can you tell which species I have a heavy bias towards)

[nickeverdeen]

Hello is it ok If I request a matchup for Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson please!!

I’m 5”7 with short Browny Blonde hair with brown eyes. I’m Non Binary Femme Presenting and I’m Bisexual with a preference for girls (like 70/30). I’m Autistic ADHD. My Hogwarts house is Slytherin

I enjoy activities like Tenpin Bowling, Travelling to new places, Animals, Watching Cartoons

You could find me with my partner Yapping away about my special interests and me listening to my partner yap about their special interests. My love language is spending time with my S/O and Gift Giving especially anything that interests them and makes them happy!

I don’t like physical touch unless it’s on my turns so no one coming up behind me and hug me as it would spook me. I’m terrified of Stingrays and Highets

Your Harry Potter match is…

Luna Lovegood

Luna would completely understand your need for physical touch on your terms

She’d never surprise you with unexpected hugs, always letting you decide when and how to show affection

Luna would introduce you to magical creatures and places you never thought existed, sparking your sense of wonder and adventure

You and Luna would have whimsical cartoon marathons, where she’d point out all details you never noticed before

Luna would love to hear you yap about your special interests, and she’d return the favor by talking about hers, often weaving in fantastic stories about creatures and myths

Luna would cherish the gifts you give her, especially if they’re related to her own unique interests, like a handmade charm to ward off Nargles or a book on cryptids

Luna shares your love for animals, and you’d often find yourselves caring for magical creatures together, from Thestrals to Bowtruckles

Luna’s calm and confident nature would help ground you when you’re feeling overwhelmed, offering a peaceful presence when the world gets too loud

Luna would have a deep understanding of your neurodivergence and would never judge you for it, instead embracing all the unique aspects of your personality

You’d both enjoy whimsical, deep conversations that often blur the lines between reality and imagination, making each other see the world in new ways

Luna would accept you completely as you are, appreciating all your quirks and never trying to change you, which would make you feel incredibly safe and valued

Luna would help you overcome your fear of stingrays by introducing you to magical sea creatures that are gentle and beautiful, slowly helping you feel more at ease

Your The Hunger Games match is…

Johanna Mason

Johanna would love your sarcastic sense of humor, and the two of you would engage in playful banter that would leave others in stitches

Johanna would be fiercely protective of you, always ensuring that no one crosses your boundaries or makes you uncomfortable

Johanna would turn tenpin bowling into a fierce competition, but she’d always make sure you both have a blast, regardless of who wins

Johanna would appreciate your gift-giving love language and might even turn it into a friendly rivalry, trying to outdo you with her own thoughtful gifts

Johanna would share and appreciate your dark sense of humor, often making you laugh at the most unexpected moments

Johanna would understand your need for physical touch on your terms, never pushing you beyond your comfort zone

Johanna would challenge you in ways that help you grow stronger, always pushing you to stand up for yourself and be assertive when needed

Johanna might secretly enjoy watching cartoons with you, though she’d never admit it out loud, often teasing you but always indulging in the activity with you

Johanna would bond with you over your love for animals, though she’d prefer the tougher, more resilient creatures, like wolves or hawks

Knowing your fear of heights, Johanna would never push you to do something that scares you, but she’d be right there with you, offering support if you ever wanted to face your fears

Your Percy Jackson match is…

Annabeth Chase

Annabeth would love engaging in intellectual discussions with you, often sharing her knowledge of ancient architecture, myths, and history

Annabeth would be the perfect travel partner, meticulously planning your trips to new places, ensuring you both get the most out of your adventures

Annabeth would appreciate your gift-giving love language, often giving you thoughtful, meaningful gifts in return, like a hand-drawn map of your favorite places

Annabeth would notice when you’re matching her emotions and would appreciate how deeply you connect with her feelings, often opening up to you in ways she doesn’t with others

Annabeth would love hearing you yap about your special interests, often finding ways to tie them into her own passions

Annabeth would be a great ally in avoiding conflict

Annabeth would appreciate quiet moments with you, where you can both focus on your hobbies

Annabeth would encourage you to face your fears, like heights, but she’d never push you beyond your comfort zone, always supporting you in whatever way you need

Annabeth would understand your drive and ambition, often sharing her own goals and dreams with you, knowing that you’ll always support each other in reaching your full potential

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Tag List: @callsignwidow

[hannahbridgetdesigns]

This is still one of my absolute favourite patterns that I have designed and made, and it's also one of my bestsellers! I love that this resonates with so many people who want christmas decorations that reflect their cultural heritage. I am visiting Mexico for the first time ever this year and I have no doubt that I will be inspired to design more Mexican-themed patterns.

[hungryhippocrafts]

Amazing new feedback thank you so much 😍

[benevolentfae]

Souvenirs from Stitch

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Characters: Lilia Vanrouge, Stitch, Malleus Draconia, Silver, Sebek Zigvolt

Notes: Loved this event a ton, then seeing Lilia’s liongarb where he enjoys gifting souvenirs and I couldn’t resist. I know this doesn’t follow the event strictly, but it’s for funsies. Let a girlie be silly <3

Enjoy ! Any feedback / suggestions are appreciated ! I really want to write more on here ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

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Waves slowly crashed on the white sand of the beach as Lilia looked out into the view of the unexpected vacation he was granted. It hadn’t been planned, yet he was having a blast despite their uncertainty of when they’d be home. Everyone else that were also transported here also seemed to be having a blast. Floyd, Azul, and Jack were out surfing on the ocean blue while Ace, Riddle, the Ramshackle Prefect, and Grim were making sandcastles. Well, three of them were. Grim had become the sandcastle. A warm smile was stuck on his face to see everyone having so much fun compared to the panic they all experienced first arriving.

His eyes continued to scan the beach for their newest friend until hearing the rustling of tropical leaves behind him. He turned and smiled as Stitch emerged from the greenery. “Usually I’m the one sneaking up on others.” He’d comment as Stitch climbed up his body to rest on his shoulder. “Not interested in what the others are up to?” He’d ask while crossing his arms and leaning on a nearby palm tree. Stitch gave a brief shake of his head while Lilia softly tapped his chin. “Maybe you can help me with a little dilemma.. Usually when I go on a trip, I like to bring back gifts for my friends. I’d also like to erase their doubts that I even got stranded on a beach magically after reading a book in the library.” He’d smile while Stitch tilted his head. “Ohana?”

Lilia would get up and begin to walk into the forest with Stitch still comfortably resting on his shoulder. “The question is what kind of gift could I even bring? Something unique that you can’t get off just any beach. Any ideas?” Lilia would shift his gaze to Stitch while he walked. Eventually emerging onto the crash site. “I was hoping I could make something with the scrap we can’t use.” He’d admit as Stitch hopped off his shoulder and into the wreckage.

Bending down, Lilia began to rummage through with Stitch for anything that could possibly be used to make something nice for his friends back in Diasomnia. A soft sigh of defeat escaped his lips while standing back up after several minutes of looking to no avail. Stitch noticed and crawled over to him while Lilia looked around the area some more. “Oh!” He suddenly exclaimed as an idea came to mind. He quickly whipped around to Stitch, who tilted his head as Lilia bent down to his level with a smile. “You can make things, right? There’s a couple knocked down trees.. how about we make a little wood carving?” He’d suggest and Stitch would smile with an approving sound. Crawling back onto Lilia’s shoulder as he made his way out of all the piles of scrap metal they piled up to use for Stitch’s ship, keeping a hold to not slip off. Lilia stood before a giant piece of wood that split off from a tree when Stitch crashed. “Will this work?” The small male would question as Stitch slid off his shoulder.

The alien got onto the wood and began to claw away at it rapidly until left with several little figures of himself. They were about as tall as the palm of your hand. The shapes were a little abstract in style, but smoothly shaved to not cause splinters. Lilia’s eyes lit up at the sight of them. He quickly scooped them up as Stitch hugged his leg. “They’re perfect! I’ll paint them when we get back to the bungalow!” He’d exclaim joyously. “You’re very handy, Stitch.” He’d compliment, earning a smile from him. He’d let Stitch back onto his shoulder, glowing as he made his way back to the bungalow to paint the gifts and keep them close so when they went back home he’d have them.

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When back in Diasomnia, he could still feel the little figures in his pocket while entering. Malleus, Silver, and Sebek all came over to him when seeing him arrive. “You were in the library quite a while, fa— Lilia.” Silver would quickly correct himself, slightly rubbing the back of his head. “Indeed.” Malleus would agree while Sebek spoke up, making the other two slightly sigh. “What took so long?!” He’d ask, his voice booming like normal while Silver politely shushed him a little. Lilia could only smile at the familiar behaviors of them. “I ran into some unexpected travels!” He’d exclaim, beckoning them all to sit back on the couch. “Allow me to enlighten you with my adventure.” He’d say cheerfully, leaving the other three confused and looking at each other as they followed him.

Once Lilia finished recounting all the details of his sudden vacation, they all sat in silence before Sebek interrupted it. “I cant even imagine how such a thing could occur!” He’d sigh loudly while Silver slowly nodded. “Me too..” He’d agree while Malleus thoughtfully held his chin. Lilia would only giggle while finally bringing out the figures he and Stitch made. “How do you explain these then?” He’d ask while the other three stared in amazement, and also shock. “Incredible..” Silver would mutter as they all took one. They all carefully studied the intricate carving while Lilia stared at his own with a fond smile.

“I couldn’t leave without a gift per my tradition.. and this time, I had a friend to help!”

* ˚ ✦

[ninadove]

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love ❤️

Thank you Sunny! 🖤☀️ You know how much I love talking about my own fics. Hehe.

I love each and every one of them, notably a Layton one I can’t show yet, but for now (in the order I find them back):

I know there’s been pain this year (But it’s time to let it go) [🦚]

“What? Nooo! Adrien doesn’t hate Christmas.”

“Are you absolutely certain? What was he like last year?”

“Well, he —”

Marinette furrowed her brow, scanning her own memories. Of course she was absolutely certain. At least, she thought she was.

Okay — she could not ignore that Adrien had run away from home that night, wandering the snow-covered streets to escape the freezing cold of his own home. Nor could she brush away the disintegrated Morris column, cataclysmed for the crime of bearing his own face.

Oh, and the shaky videos circulating on YouTube. That musical number was… Concerning, to say the least. Still, it was no smoking gun.

Right?

“Oh my god,” she squeaked, plopping down against the counter. “Adrien hates Christmas.”

I had been trying to write this fic since I was 14, with the wrong characters and the wrong tools. I have many feelings about what makes a family and what it means to heal and what magic truly is and I am so so so happy to have finally stitched it together!!! Plus it has the cousins and Feligami and Amelie and Duusu and Plagg. This fic is the Christmas ornament I will always find a special spot for on my tree! 🎄❤️

Daedalus [🎩]

“It was you, wasn’t it?”

The words are soft, but certain; for all the accusations that have been brought against him, this one stings in a unique manner.

Luke settles on the limestone bench, facing away. His gaze lands on the tip of his shoes, or perhaps sways with the blooming lilac.

“The little boy in the statue,” he finishes, even though there is no need. “I don’t know how I didn’t put it together back then.”

This one is just me going back to my roots, and at my roots are Clive and Hershel. One of these days when my emulator works I shall stream the rest of the game so you guys can understand

Satellite [🦚]

It hits him like a truck, or rather it doesn’t: the truck metaphor would imply a projectile, a concentrated blow set in motion by a well-known mechanic. It would imply that Adrien asked for it, that he crossed the street while the light was still red, or that maybe he sat in the middle of the highway and waited.

But no. He is at the mansion when it happens, in the atrium — not even in the study nor the basement nor the attic, not in any of those places he is not supposed to lurk in. Earth itself reshapes under his feet, cracking open to swallow him whole.

SUN FELIX YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS TO ME. ☀️

Ou bien dans les étoiles [🪶]

Cyrano’s light would be a gift and a punishment: a finger pointed straight at the vileness of the world, the caress of April upon a dandelion. As for the darkest parts of his soul, the threads of self-hatred he had danced on all his life, Le Bret would guard them with the devotion of a hellhound.

OR: Le Bret never finds the words to talk about Cyrano, but someone else does.

I may translate this one at some point… Cyrano de Bergerac is a love letter to the French language, after all. 🖤🪶

Mayday mayday (This ship is slowly sinking) [🦚]

After years of spatial exploration, Adrien lets his ship drift into nothingness.

A century later, Argos is born.

I just. Have. Thoughts. And feelings. About this one.

[carlos-in-glasses]

Happy Nice Ask Week!!! (German week starts on Monday, so I still have 1 hour to go and am decidedly NOT late)

I'm stealing other peoples idea and sending everyone the same ask :)

I recently saw a post that said we need to reblog and show more love to more fan art. So lets kill two birds with one stone:

WHAT'S A PIECE OF FAN ART YOU LOVE?! (fandom of your choosing) If you would be so kind to link it, so we could all show some love, that'd be amazing :))))

And since it's nearly Monday (or already Monday to everyone living in the future) have a great week 🫶🏻

Hello! ❤️ Oh I love fan art! I would love to use this question to highlight @thisbuildinghasfeelings and her 911 Lone Star cross stitch projects. They're unique and adorable and I love that a whole other kind of artistic skill is being used to create and share work in our fandom - it's so so endlessly cool to me. A masterlist of Anne's cross stiches is linked above, and I want to highlight this iconic quote of TK's, the dinner table argument, the proposal, the wedding vows for which a comically large hoop was needed, Season 1 Tarlos, Season 2 Tarlos, and Season 3 Tarlos. So many great ones! Anne has also made gifts based on fanfic, which is so lovely.

On the theme of gifts! I would also like to take this as an opportunity to say thank you again to @fitzherbertssmolder for this piece based on @heartstringsduet's fic The Kind You Can't Get Away From, which I commissioned for her birthday, and to @heartstringsduet herself as well for this piece for @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut birthday based on his fic A Clock Chimes Softly Twelve for Midnight. (Also shout out to these sleepy sketches which I adore).

And! While I'm here! There's much glorious smut art and I love and adore this bubbly shower kiss called In the Mist by @whatsintheboxmh and Since the First Night I Took You Home by @a-kinkajou

I couldn't pick just one and this is not nearly all of what I've loved. The talent in this fandom blows my mind.

(Artwork below by @heartstringsduet as well for When Soulmates Swim. Emotonal about it every day.)