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Resizing a Cross Stitch Pattern?This is a page about resizing a cross stitch pattern. On occasion the perfect cross stitch pattern may need one adjustment, a resize for your current project.

 

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College and University Cross Stitch Patterns?This is a page about college and university cross stitch patterns. You can show your support for a college or university by making cross stitch items for yourself or as gifts.

 

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Finding Cross Stitch PatternsThis is a page about finding cross stitch patterns. Cross stitch is a popular form of embroidery that often incorporates text and images into the overall pattern that is created using small cross stitches.

 

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Red Embroidery Thread Bled on Cross-stitch Project?I rinsed a completed cross-stitch project in cold water and a tiny amount of Woolite. The red thread bled and a light pink stain surrounds all of the red stitching. Does anyone know how to remove the light pink stains. Thanks.

 

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Fixing Mistakes on Counted Cross Stitch Projects?This is a page about fixing mistakes on counted cross stitch projects. For small errors, you might be able to ignore the mistake and keep going. However, larger mistakes may need to be removed and started over.

 

The completed cross stitch.

Counted Cross Stitch Shadow BoxFor those who have never done counted cross stitch, here is a simple counted cross stitch picture which uses a shadow box and is three dimensional. Because counted cross stitch is so time consuming, I added the little figurine in the corner so I would have a lot less of the counted cross stitch pattern to fill up the space! The wording is fairly quick but the floral part is more time consuming. This would be a good beginner project.

 

Personalized Cross Stitch Bookmark - finished bookmark

Personalized Cross Stitch BookmarkUsing leftover cross stitch fabric, you can make personalized bookmarks. I chose this ASL pattern symbol because my daughter recently graduated with her Associate Degree as an ASL interpreter.

 

A colorful cross stitched circle.

Washing a Stamped Cross Stitch Project?Once the cross stitch project is complete, you will want to remove the stamped pattern from the fabric. Woolite or a similar product used in cold water is a good way to do this. This page contains helpful information about washing a stamped cross stitch project.

 

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Rocking Chair Cross Stitch PatternTrying to find just the right cross stitch pattern may require a lot of searching. Sometimes you may need to draft your own pattern or alter an existing one. This is a page about finding a rocking chair cross stitch pattern.

 

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"A Message From Heaven" Cross-stitch Pattern?Sometimes trying to find a pattern to use for creating a cross stitched project incorporating a poetic phrase can be difficult, especially if you are unsure of the actual wording or source. This is a page about "A Message From Heaven" cross-stitch pattern.

 

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Cross Stitch SayingsThere are so many cross stitch sayings to choose from when planning your next project. This page contains cross stitch sayings.

 

Woman Beginning Cross Stitch Pattern

Purdue Cross Stitch Patterns?Many cross stitch crafters like to create work using college logo patterns. This is a page about finding Purdue cross stitch patterns.

 

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An embroidery hoop set up and ready for a cross stitch project.

Cross Stitch Pattern: "Cleaning and Scrubbing Can Wait Til Tomorrow"?Finding the layout for specific cross stitch patterns can prove difficult at times. This is a page about cross stitch pattern "Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow".

 

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"If tears could build a stairway..." Cross Stitch Pattern?Cross stitch is a popular embroidery style that often incorporates poems and images into the overall pattern using small cross stitches. This is a page about "If tears could build a stairway..." cross stitch pattern.

 

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Notre Dame Cross Stitch Pattern?Where can I get a cross stich pattern for Notre Dame?

 

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Instructions for WonderArt Table Runner Kit?I have bought 2 WonderArt kits, #9077. It is a fruit table runner. Neither of the kits have the instructions. I was hoping someone out there could send me a copy of the chart and instructions. If you know a way I can obtain a copy of the chart and instructions, I would welcome that as well.

 

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Restoring Old Cross Stitch Crafts?This is a page about restoring old cross stitch crafts. Antique or vintage cross stitch items can be cleaned and restored to improve the damage done by age and usage.

 

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College Team Cross Stitch PatternsThis is a page about college team cross stitch patterns. College teams and mascots are a popular subject for cross stitch crafts.

 

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Cross Stitch Tips and TricksThis page is about cross stitch tips and tricks. No matter what your craft project there are always ways to help it go smoother.

 

A woman doing cross stitch.

Keeping Cross Stitch Projects CleanThis page is about keeping cross stitch projects clean. This embroidery is touched constantly while sewing the pattern.

 

Framing a Cross Stitch Project

Framing a Cross Stitch ProjectThis page is about framing a cross stitch project. Once you have completed all that embroidery, you want to display it framed perfectly.

 

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Looking for Fairy Counted Cross Stitch Designs?I've been doing bead work for a while now and can't find any fairy counted cross stitch designs. Please help me if you can.Many thanks.

 

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Looking for Rhett Butler Cross Stitch Pattern?Since I have retired, I have gotten back into my cross stitching. I was wondering if anyone of you Thrifty Funners have the cross stitch pattern for Rhett Butler, Clark Gable's character in Gone With The Wind? I am particularly looking for the pattern put out by Charles Craft.

 

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Dress Form Cross-stitch or Plastic Canvas Pattern?My daughter-in-law has a shower curtain that has French looking dress forms on it. I would like to make her a tissue cover to match it. Does anyone have a plastic canvas or cross stitch pattern?

 

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Georgia Bulldogs Cross Stitch Pattern?I am looking for cross stitch patterns for the Georgia bulldogs.

 

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Cross Stitch Pattern for the Breast Cancer Ribbon?I am needing a cross stitch pattern for the breast cancer ribbon.

 

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Plastic Canvas Play Food Patterns?I have a niece who is almost 2 and likes pretending. Does anybody have some play food patterns in plastic canvas or a web site I could go to?

 

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Templeton University Cross Stitch Pattern?I would like to find a counted cross stitch pattern for the Temple University logo or mascot. Does anyone know where I can find this?

 

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Using a Larger Count Aida for Design?I am having difficulty seeing the Aida 18 count. How do I do my design using a larger count Aida? Does this change everything or can I just start as I did with the 18 count? The eyes are my problem with the smaller count.

 

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Plastic Canvas Sewing Box Pattern?I am looking for a pattern in plastic canvas for sewing boxes. Does anyone know where I might find the pattern?

 

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Vanderbilt University Seal Cross-stitch Pattern?I am looking for a cross-stitch pattern of the seal of Vanderbilt University.

 

Pattern for Plastic Canvas Magazine Holder?I need a plastic canvas pattern for a magazine holder. I can't find mine, maybe you would like to share it for free. Thanks.

 

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Thread Color Suggestions for Cross Stitch Project?I need thread color suggestions for blue eyes and light colored red hair. I am making something for "A". Her eyes are light blue and her hair is light orange/red. Any suggestions?

 

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Plastic Canvas Tissue Box Cover Patterns?Does anyone know where I can find a pattern for a football helmet tissue box cover made out of plastic canvas?

 

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Christmas Needlework, Knit, and Crochet Decorations?I'm looking for ideas for indoor Christmas decorations for the windows, coffee table, and mantel. I need them to be either crochet, knit, or plastic canvas. Maybe latch hook. And I need photos or at least basic sketches. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Thank you.

 

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Plastic Canvas Pattern Books?I am looking for plastic canvas books that have a toaster, egg beaters, bowls, plates, silverware and I think maybe some food. If anyone has these books I would love to have them. I can't find mine.

 

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Calgary Flames Cross Stitch Pattern?I am still looking for a free cross stitch or plastic canvas pattern for the NHL team the Calgary Flames. Thanks.

 

Canning Jar lids with cross stitched patterns.

Cross Stitch Jar LidChoose cross stitch pattern smaller than the top of a canning ring. Stitch pattern onto Aida cloth. When finished, cut away extra cloth. Center design on orange juice lid.

 

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Making Cloth Stiffer for Cross Stitching?I bought robin cloth 18 count afghan size 58X43 inches. The squares are so soft and flimsy that they move when cross stitching and make my work look uneven. Any ideas on how to make the cloth stiffer while cross stitching?

 

Personalized Cross Stitch Bookmark - finished bookmark

Personalized Cross Stitch BookmarkUsing leftover cross stitch fabric, you can make personalized bookmarks. I chose this ASL pattern symbol because my daughter recently graduated with her Associate Degree as an ASL interpreter.

 

Someone working a crossstitch pattern.

Cross Stitch SayingsHere are cross stitch sayings that have been submitted from the creative ThriftyFun community.

 

Cross Stitch Tips for Beginners?Advice for cross stitch beginners from the ThriftyFun community. To protect the edges of your Aida cloth, I put narrow masking tape around the edges of my cloth, it keeps the cloth firm and is easy to remove when you get through.

 

Wreath with cross stitch mounted in center.

Grapevine Wreath Cross Stitch GiftTired of just framing your cross stitch project or turning them into pillows for gifts? Here's a unique way to display your work or create a special gift. Glue your project to a piece of round cardboard and glue the cardboard to the back of a grapevine wreath.

 

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Finding a Dimensions Cross Stitch Pattern - kit photo showing the image of the finished pattern

Finding a Dimensions Cross Stitch Pattern?My mum bought me a Dimensions counted cross stitch many years ago. I've just started to get back into doing it, but the problem is I've lost the pattern kit. The number is 35012, it's 3 elephants. I have the front picture, Adia, and the threads. Is there anyone who could help?

 

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Looking for Cross Stitch Pattern MSU Logo and Mascot?I am looking for a cross stitch pattern that has Michigan State and Sparty on it.

 

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Discontinued Wonder Art Blazing Star Cross Stitch Quilt Blocks?I am looking for a discontinued cross stitch quilt block by Wonder Art. It is #2002 Blazing Star. I need two packages of six. If any one knows where I can find them I would love to hear from you.

 

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Finding a Counted Cross Stitch Pattern for a Horse and Foal?I am looking for a pattern of a horse and foal in counted cross stitch, preferably 10x10 minimum size. I would consider a kit, but prefer just the pattern.

 

Searching for Old Cross Stitch -Pattern - two story house with dormer windows and hanging ferns on porch

Searching for Old Cross Stitch Pattern?I am trying to find the old cross stitch pattern for this design I did 20+ years ago? Anyone know where I might find one?

 

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Cross Stitch of the Penn State University Old Main Building?I am looking for a cross stitch kit of the Old Main Building at Penn State University.

 

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