Saturday 30 July 2011

X-Stitching

Hi guys :)

As many of you will know last month I was sent a cross stitch kit by my partner Laura in the cute and quirky swap. I was really pleased as I had wanted to learn how to cross stitch properly but didn't really know where to start :/ It was great as it really helped me to learn the basics, for example I thought for cross stitch you used the whole thread but you actually only use a couple of strands at a time. (No wonder I found it difficult and it didn't look right when I tried once before, the thread was too thick!)
To my surprise I managed to follow the chart well and kept all my little cross stitches facing the same way!

The kit made a sweet little seagull picture which I turned into this pincushion once I'd finished :D


I don't think it's bad for a first try :)



I backed it with some pretty blue fabric I had and added a couple of buttons for decoration :0)

I have got to perfect my cross stitching though so I get into a rhythm and don't have to check each stitch!
In the future I want to cross cross stitching and knitting/crochet to see what I can create :-) But I have got to do some more practice first. I might try to pick up some more little kits when I'm on holiday seeing as this one was soo fun and helpful! (I have already bought a copy of Cross stitcher magazine which is great too and has loads of cute mini motifs to stitch, so I might try some projects out of there too)

See you soon,
Au revoir :)
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10 comments:

  1. Knittinggirl30 July 2011 at 11:44

    Aah, the good ol' cross stitching.

    Yours looks reaaally good for a beginner! I love the pincushion idea btw...

    I remember having a giant phase of cross stitching, but I haven't done much at all this year. I think I have a half-done kit lying around somewhere...

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  2. Crafty-Laura30 July 2011 at 16:57

    Well done Jordan! It looks great! And I love the little pin cushion you've made it into! The buttons make a great addition. You'll be stitching away like mad in no time!! ;) I subscribe to Cross Stitcher magazine and also to World of Cross Stitching. Cross Stitch Crazy has lots of cute mini designs and quite often has good free kits. Well done!

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  3. Alyssa30 July 2011 at 17:22

    Oh, it's so cute! The stitches are so neat, and the backing is perfect :) This isn't your first project, is it?

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  4. Jordan30 July 2011 at 21:03

    Knittinggirl: Thank you :) And thanks for adding me as a friend on Ravelry!

    Chaucer's Aunty: Thank you :-) Hahah i'm sure I will be!

    Alyssa: Thanks! :0) yeah, it is my first project I just took it reallllllyyy slow to try and get it right :)

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  5. Crafty-Laura30 July 2011 at 21:37

    Well I think you've done a perfect job! You wouldn't know it was your first kit!!

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  6. Jordan31 July 2011 at 06:59

    Chaucer's Aunty: Awww, thank you! :)

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  7. Anonymous2 August 2011 at 03:12

    I ran across this project with tutorial and immediately thought of you because you x-stitch AND you crochet. It's easily customizable. Just thought I'd share :) I love your blog...*le sigh*
    I don't know how to insert an active link, so I just copied and pasted the address below.

    http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2011/7/24/whits-knits-sweet-home-sweet-pillow.html

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  8. Jordan2 August 2011 at 18:45

    Purlverde: Thank you! What an intersting Idea, i'm gald you pointed it out to me :) I'll give it a try soon! :0) xxx

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  9. Rachel S3 August 2011 at 12:33

    Is craftbubble free?

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  10. Jordan3 August 2011 at 17:49

    yes, it is and it's great :0)

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