Bella Filipina Cross Stitch Designs

BF066 OPAL
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Did you know Opal gemstones primarily symbolize hope, purity, and truth? But their meaning is as diverse as their "play-of-color," encompassing attributes like love, passion, creativity, and emotional balance.

It's been long overdue to share you our glittery and iridescent beauty - Opal

OPAL
BF 066

"They whisper that Opal is born from wandering light. She drift from the hush between stars, her gown breathing with pearled fire—moonwhite for purity, blush for love, sea-glass for loyalty—casting soft rainbows of hope and protection wherever she passes.

In her hand, an ancient wand crowned with a living opal glows, its shifting colors weaving inspiration, creativity, and balance into light. When she lifts it, the world stills—fractures fade, illusions bloom, and hearts remember their strength. Opal does not command magic; she is its remembering." ✨

Stitch Count: 136w x 154h Stitches
Recommended Fabric Color: "Pure Bliss" by Fiberlicious Yummy Fibers

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Hi Bella Stitchers,

I hope everyone has settled in well as we begin the year. First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for the confusion and distress caused by the recent post.

As we opened the year with a splash—quite literally—I wanted to do something bold and exciting for everyone. Unfortunately, the post was shared before it was fully completed. I posted it shortly before going to sleep, and when I woke up, the page had already blown up. As many of you know, I usually respond as soon as I see concerns, but this time, the situation escalated more quickly than expected.

For those who have been with me for nearly a decade, you know that I am someone who listens and creates with the intention of making people happy. That has always been at the heart of the brand. We strive for a space where stitching is about passion, creativity, and joy—free from unnecessary drama. We may not be perfect, but we always aspire to do better.

Reading the comments when I woke up truly saddened me. I acknowledge all the emotions and explanations shared—every feeling is valid. However, being judged so quickly was deeply hurtful. Some of you may have expected an immediate response, but I chose to pause instead. I did not want to add fuel to an already intense situation. Again, I am sorry for the misunderstanding and for how the post was perceived.
To clarify, I would like to address the following points:

• About the SAL:
The Stitch-A-Long was a mystery SAL, released in the last quarter of 2024 and concluded in the second quarter of 2025. Mystery SALs are designed based on complexity and pacing, with only previews or teasers shared beforehand. Joining is entirely the stitcher’s prerogative, without seeing the full design. With that comes excitement, anticipation—and sometimes disappointment. Understanding this, I still made adjustments and provided options for those who preferred not to stitch bare-breasted sirens, which I fully respect. Not every design—or part of it—will resonate with everyone, and that is completely normal.

• Design Concept:
Mermaids are often portrayed in colorful, fairytale-like imagery. For this SAL, I intentionally explored a darker, more eerie interpretation. Subdued tones, a cold and raw atmosphere, and elements that conveyed emptiness were chosen to fit the overall theme. Each mermaid has her own story to tell—this was the heart of the 2024–2025 SAL.

• New Version Release:
Due to numerous requests via email and Facebook, I decided to create another version of the 2024–2025 design, released a year after the SAL began. This release was never intended to diminish or hurt those who participated in the original SAL. It was created for those who patiently waited and were unable to join at the time. This version features different details and more natural skin tones and is no longer a SAL, but a separate interpretation of the design.

• On Creating:
As both an artist and a stitcher, I fully understand the meticulous time, effort, and care poured into each design—from initial concept to final chart. Every piece has its own complexity, story, and interpretation. I am not complaining; I genuinely love creating.

• On Expectations:
People-pleasing isn’t always healthy, yet it is a challenge in this industry. I do my best to listen, collaborate, and make my stitchers happy. However, there will be times when requests cannot be granted due to various considerations. Comparisons are inevitable, but we must also recognize differences in ideologies, principles, and preferences.

• Growth and Change:
Over our 10-year journey, much has evolved—from Filipino-themed designs to mythical and fairytale creatures, to regal and historical queens; from printed charts to digital formats; and to SALs we had never done before. Change is part of growth, and each chapter brings new decisions aimed at improvement and serving our community better.

• Community Values:
Our brand remains committed to keeping cross-stitching a joyful and uplifting tradition. We continue to encourage respect, kindness, and support within the community.
Some of you may not know me personally, but I am always open to conversation. I respond whenever I can and give to the best of my ability.

With this, I would like to put this issue to rest. There was meant to be a separate email informing SAL participants about the design update the following day, but the situation escalated before that could happen. I sincerely hope we can pause, reflect, and recalibrate as we move forward. Let’s all choose happiness as we continue into 2026.

Thank you for listening and for being part of this journey.

Warm regards,
Drin

Happy New Year! 2026 is about starting it big, and literally with a splash!

SEA WITCHES AND THE LOST TREASURES
BF 065

"Beneath fading daylight, four sea witches rose from their coral towers, each bound to a darker tide. One commanded storms, her breath splitting waves. One bent shadows, hiding wrecks from mortal eyes. One spoke with bones and rust, waking memories in sunken steel. The last ruled silence, crushing sound and hope alike in the deep.

Together they guarded long-lost treasures—crowns buried in silt, coins fused by salt, relics cursed by the sea’s patience. These riches were not meant to be claimed. They were warnings, reminders of what the ocean takes and never returns."

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Stitch Count: 335w x 303h Stitches
Recommended Fabric Color: "Old Witch's Cape" by Fiberlicious Yummy Fibers

May the magic and sparkle be with you this 2026!

Happy New Year, Bella Stitchers! ✨

CORRECTION - BF063 The Golden Voice

Hello Bella Stitchers. We are so sorry for the confusion. Kindly use the colors 22 (lips) and 3801 (Eyelid), indicated in the floss list. Please disregard those 221 and 309.

You are a representation of a Filipina -
Driven, passionate, and powerful.

Truely, a Bella Filipina!

BF063 The Golden Voice and BF064 La Catrina are now up at the The Viewer ! 🩵💜🩷

Reminder: PASSWORDS FOR DIGITAL CHARTS

For all of those who have purchased digital charts, these are all password protected files.

Password to open the file is downloaded together with the pdf chart. Access the folder and open the "Notepad". Copy the password as it is, without additional spaces before and after it.

Be sure to save the password to be able to open your chart.

La Catrina's supply list

Be amazed with her haunting beauty as we continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

LA CATRINA BF 064

““The night shimmers with candlelight, each flame dancing atop the ofrendas. The air is rich with the sweet, citrus scent of marigolds drifting through the stillness.

Then she appears—La Catrina—cloaked in black, her gown alive with vivid colors and floral embroidery. Her ruffled satin dress catches the light as she moves.

Elegant yet haunting, she reminds us that death is not an end to be feared, but a passage to be honored and celebrated.”

Stitch Count: 265w x 362h Stitches
Recommended Fabric Color: "Blossoms in the Mist" by Fiberlicious Yummy Fibers

NOW Available at: www.bellafilipinadesigns.com

*pdf charts are only available through our official website. Printed copies are still available and can be accessed through your favorite LNS who carries Bella Filipina Designs charts.

*these pdf charts are password-protected files. Once downloaded, open the folder where the chart is, and look for the notepad. Charts are regular pdf, and not readily accessible with special pattern viewer applications.

Dear Bella Stitchers, please be guided that only selected Bella Filipina Designs charts are available in both digital and printed format. You may access them on our website.

Those design charts in digital format are available in pdf.

For everyone's info-
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a file format created by Adobe that preserves a document's layout, fonts, and formatting. This makes it reliable for sharing documents because they look the same on any device, regardless of the user's software, hardware, or operating system. PDFs can be viewed, printed, or forwarded but are typically not easily modified.

We all know that there are applications that can be used as viewers for charts. Pdf doesn't necessarilly mean all pdf charts can be opened and used there. We are offering our charts in pdf as a way for you to get the chart easily, view it on regular pdf reader, or print it on your own convenience.

Our brand has been continuesly evolving and adapting to technology and needs of our clientele. However, please do understand as well that there are certain factors that we need to consider too, for the protection of our products, our designer, and our brand.