This week’s project was a freebie – or at least it was only the cost of a magazine. The cross stitch heart kit came free with Cross Stitcher magazine and at first glance it looked very simple.
Cross stitch is just how it sounds – a serious of small sewn crosses that you sew following a chart. This pattern was just one colour so a simple design but the slight complication was instead of using the traditional fabric – aida – it used gingham. Undaunted, I got stuck in. The main problems were: wonky stitches (no holes to guide me, just the gingham design), tangled threads, knots and pulled fabric.
But I got there in the end and I think it’s a very pretty result:
Do you cross stitch? Do you have any favourite kits?
EDIT: Just seen this useful list of cross stitch resources, looks good.
I think this is a really cute idea!
I have done some cross stitching over the years, but don’t have a favourite kit…
I still have to finish (framing) my little girl’s birth cross stitch… she’ll turn 2 on sunday (oops)
Despite the issues I had along the way I did find it a very relaxing craft – maybe I’ll tackle a kit soon too. Hope you frame your little girl’s cross stitch soon :)
It looks great, BUT it’s not cross stitch – well technically it is, but this technique (on gingham) is called Chicken Scratch. So you can do cross stitch on a different week!
Oh I haven’t heard of Chicken Scratch – great name! Thank you :)
I love to cross stitch! I don’t do much anymore but I do have a fun project I can’t wait to start next year!
Your fun project sounds intriguing Casey – enjoy it!