What has happened to the designs by cuties and why has it been under "maintenance" for a very long time? I used to always enjoy seeing and downloading patterns posted by other Cutie members.

The answer to your question is in the Q&A section which tells us how to navigate the site and also answers any questions about how Cute Embroidery works. I'll leave you a link to your answer, but when you get time, look through the Q&A so you can better learn how things work. It will make your time here much more enjoyable. :)

I don't think anyone really knows if it is coming back or not. I personally think not