I've been really interested in the idea of cross stitching on different surfaces besides just Aida fabric. I did the waste canvas experiment and wanted to try some other surfaces as well. I saw this upcycled box on Pinterest and decided to give it a try with a $.99 cardboard box from Michael's. I added a quick coat of craft paint and then got to work poking holes. I made some errors with how I did this, and the holes were the first. ... Read More
So it came to my attention thanks to a kind commenter that I missed an element. "I love this project! It is beautiful, colourful and well made. But as a chemistry major I have to say you are missing an element. The place that has He right now should have Ne and He should be moved up to the same level as H." I honestly can't believe I didn't notice, but I think I looked at this so much it was all a blur. ... Read More
I can't resist making these hearts. I love the pattern and it's so fun to play with the colors and fabric. The hearts are up for sale on Etsy. The pattern is also for sale if you want to cross stitch your own. ... Read More
Evie's friend recently turned 3 and was having a Curious George birthday party, so I decided to make him a cross stitch. Unfortunately, it took much longer than I expected and it was a couple weeks late. I thought it turned out really cute, but it makes me nervous to give gifts that I've made. When he opened it he kissed it, so I think it's safe to say he liked it! ... Read More
The other day I was reading through a Mr. X Stitch post about cross stitching and saw reference to "waste canvas." I had never heard of it so I started exploring further and my mind nearly exploded. It's a cross stitch grid that allows you to cross stitch on any fabric. You just place it on the surface of the fabric you want to use, do your cross stitch, and then you pull out the strings afterwards. I couldn't believe this had escaped me for so long and I immediately started brainstorming all of the different possibilities that this opened up. I'm working on a ... Read More
Tonight the second half of Breaking Bad season 5 starts. Only eight more episodes and then it's done forever. This has left me with a combination of excitement and sadness. So to work through these conflicting feelings, I decided a cross stitch pattern should be made and shared with you all. Of course you all know it's based on this epic moment from the season 5 premiere. Download the PDF here - Yeah Bitch! Cross stitch pattern ... Read More
Well here we are again, six months into this crazy totally useless stitch a long. There's some fluorescent green thread I just bought, I have big plans for it, hopefully you'll be seeing it in action soon. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 ... Read More
Eventually I plan to show off Evie’s entire room, but today is not that day. Instead I’m just going to show off the NATO phonetic alphabet cross stitch I made for her. It seems like an important life skill for a toddler to know this. ... Read More