A Sweet Spring Cross Stitch

 

Hi Friends!

Today I thought I'd share this adorable cross stitch I gave to my Dad and step Mom when Annie & I went to visit them over her Spring break recently. I hadn't cross-stitched in ages. It took a while to get back in the the rhythm of it. And it was a small kit too. I may finally have to admit I need to get some cheaters glasses for my eyes. 😂 

But I had this kit for ages and had never worked on it. I found it back in March and decided last minute to give it a go before our trip. Once it was done I knew I wanted to present it on a larger scale than the little hoop that came with the kit. So I backed it with a piece of cardboard and hot glued the edges of fabric to it to create this circle shape. I then found this vintage looking frame - which I loved. And I liked that it could stand up on a table. I took the glass out of it and then placed a piece of scrapbook paper as a matting to back the piece. I tried several different colors and soft patterns, but Annie & I both liked pink with it best and the swirls reminded us of sheep swirls like in their fur - to go with the little sheep in the cross stitch. I then glued the cross-stitched piece to the matting. I bubble wrapped it and packed it away in my suitcase. My step Mom really loved it and added to her centerpiece she created on her dining table. I forgot to take a pic of that though....just enjoyed the moment of giving. 💝 

It was a fun piece to work on and helped me keep thinking Spring through our continued crummy weather. I love that it's not perfect and you can tell it was homemade with love, and kind of has a vintage feel to it.  It has inspired me to want to work on other cross-stitch or embroidery. However, right now I've been doing diamond painting. Lol Lots of fun! I guess I just love staying busy creatively when - I'm motivated that is.  😉 

I'm sharing this with Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction for Vintage Charm Party.