I have been experimenting with my Cricut to make perforated card for stitching. I found the svg file at Wild Olive.
Here I am doing a bit of stitching on it.
I was thinking, you’re not limited to cross stitch, I could put the holes anywhere.
Category Archives: Cross Stitch
Paper Embroidery
Filed under Bedazzle, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Inspiration
Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework
I am heading to Hobart next May for Mrs Parkman’s Academy of Needlework, and we have been given homework.
The fabric is 32 count. I bought it at one of EGWA’s Market Days – there is another one soon.
The threads are from Aliexpress (I think they use (rip off) the same numbers as DMC).
I have started because I think it will take me quite a while to finish and I want to have it done by the event.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Market Stall
Reversible Cross Stitch and Paper Embroidery
I have long been fascinated by the idea of reversible cross stitch. More as a brain exercise, but also if you are making something that needs to be double-sided. Plus I have been exploring the idea of paper embroidery – using my cricut to make the holes.
I down loaded the svg file from Wild Olive.
I did end up with the occasional vertical or horizontal stitch on the back. And I do need to plan my path a bit better, but the process was easy to understand.
I used a medium weight card stock, but I think a thicker cardstock would be better.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cardstock, Cricut, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration
3D Printed Frog
I finished another 3D printed piece – this time a frog.
I have used various canvas work stitches (from here) and Cosmo cotton floss. I love this floss, so far I just have solid colours, but I might need to get some variegated thread.
Filed under 3D Print, Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration
New Threads!
I treated myself to new cotton threads from Maison Sajou.
Filed under Bedazzle, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, English Paper Piecing, Inspiration, Purchases
Turtle – 3D Printed
I have stopped working on my 3D turtle project, and have returned to my first love of canvas work (counted work).
I have a 3D printed base with a grid and I am stitching on it. Using a number 9 embroidery needle and two strands of DMC. The motif in the middle is one strand, but I thought two looked better.
Filed under 3D Print, Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Histoires De Moutons en Hiver
I finished part one (of fourteen) of the Histoires de Moutons en Hiver by Jardin Privé.
40 Count Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and DMC threads.
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery
Finished Thing
I finished the first ornament of the 2025 Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
I really enjoyed it – it is small and therefore achievable. I liked working on Aida, so much so, I have bought the Winer Woodland Stitch Along kit in Aida (I can do it while watching T.V in the evening).
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Purchases
Advent Calendar – Cross Stitch 1
I am working on the first project from the Historical Sampler Company Advent Calendar.
It’s on Aida, which I haven’t used for years, and if truth be told, I have been a fabric snob, but I am loving it. I can see it with my normal glasses – no magnifying or light required.
And check out that cute needle minder!
Filed under Canvas Work, Christmas Decorations, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Purchases
Schoolgirl Sewing Club
The third installment of the Schoolgirl Sewing Club has arrived (have I started any of them? no) These are beautifully packaged.
I might need to do an inventory and see how many projects I have!
Filed under Canvas Work, Cross Stitch, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Inspiration, Purchases