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Cross stitch

I'm into antique/primitive decor and I want to make some cross stitch pillows for my guest room. Where can I find simple patterns ... star, crow, etc? OR is there an online site where you can make your own? I think I need something printed on fabric though. It has been a long time since I did cross stitch and I don't know that I could count. Thanks!

Re: Cross stitch

  • Places like Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Jo Ann have kits.  I've never done the kind that are printed, I've only ever done counted.  But, I know they have all sorts of kits. 
    TTC #1 since January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    Tx cycle 1 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ TIC - FAIL
    Tx cycle 2 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ IUI - FAIL
    Tx cycle 3 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - CANCELLED (two cysts on R ovary)
    Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - SUCCESS! EDD July 23rd 2013
    hCG Beta#1 (14DPO/IUI): 689.9, hCG Beta#2 (16DPO/IUI): 1319.3
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats. 153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B. A and C are growing on track. A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.
    First visit with MFM 12/19 - twins look great and were facing one another! 182 and 185bpm
    Visit with MFM 1/9 - NT Scan and Genetic Multiples Pregnancy Counseling
    NT scan revealed normal measurements between 1.3mm and 1.5mm on each baby. Both with 161bpm. Blood work from 1st Tri screen came back all normal!
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
    A/s scheduled for 3/5 - still b/g duo! 150 and 148 bpm
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  • Thanks. I've seen their kits ... it is all baby stuff or items that are not my taste. Any other suggestions?
  • I'm trying to remember the sites I use. 

    Try Herrschners and 123stitch.com. 

    TTC #1 since January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    Tx cycle 1 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ TIC - FAIL
    Tx cycle 2 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ IUI - FAIL
    Tx cycle 3 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - CANCELLED (two cysts on R ovary)
    Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - SUCCESS! EDD July 23rd 2013
    hCG Beta#1 (14DPO/IUI): 689.9, hCG Beta#2 (16DPO/IUI): 1319.3
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats. 153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B. A and C are growing on track. A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.
    First visit with MFM 12/19 - twins look great and were facing one another! 182 and 185bpm
    Visit with MFM 1/9 - NT Scan and Genetic Multiples Pregnancy Counseling
    NT scan revealed normal measurements between 1.3mm and 1.5mm on each baby. Both with 161bpm. Blood work from 1st Tri screen came back all normal!
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
    A/s scheduled for 3/5 - still b/g duo! 150 and 148 bpm
    image
  • I don't have much advice for cross stitching other than this site. 

    http://www.pineneedlesonline.com/shop/CrossStitch/Patterns.htm

    Back when I used to stitch, I would just find an image online and trace it and do a regular stitch, not cross.

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    The mac-a-doodles are my favorite because I know the designer.

    http://www.pineneedlesonline.com/module/search_content.htm?showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=mac&btnSearchSubmit=Search

     

  • What do you mean trace it? Would you use a fabric pen?
  • Google for a local stitching store.  There aren't that many left but you may luck out.

    I have used 123stitch and you can always look on Hoffman Distribution's site.

    Blackbird Designs might be a good start for you too.  They tend toward primatives...but lots of other do too.

     

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  • imagelhhl:
    What do you mean trace it? Would you use a fabric pen?

    I was doing alot of them so I got a light box, you can just tape the pic to a window and trace on top of that. I used a water soluble marker, fine point or just a sharp pencil. I would just spray it when I was done with a spray bottle and it would come off, if there was anything showing.

    I'm not sure about the brand but, I use something like this.

    http://www.connectingthreads.com/tools/Water_Soluble_Markers__DWtrSolMarkers.html

     

  • I also just used muslim fabric with the warm and natural batting. I like the plastic hoops better than the wood ones

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    I have also dyed the fabric with tea to give it more aged look.

     

     

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