Cross-stitch is one of the easiest stitches to master, and we've created fun clip-art motifs that you can take anywhere. Gather your supplies -- you don't need many -- slip them into a pouch for convenient toting, and take your crafts show on the road.
Capture your family in cross-stitches with a family portrait or a more elaborate family tree. Doodle and play around with hairstyles and accessories before putting needle to cloth. Even just a few stitches for a baby in a carrier adds a lot of personality. Frame and hang the cloth (and leave a little extra space in case your family grows).
Print the Family Portrait Clip Art
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How to Make the Cross-Stitch Family Portrait
I really wish there was a toddler body. There are patterns for many different heads, but no variation for smaller children other then the one in a baby carrier.
This is great! Can't wait to get started, but I'd really like to add a 'big dog' any ideas for that anyone?
i want to do this prodject but would like to know where you got the blue boxes to put the 4-inch hoop in and where to get them.also is the amount of 14-count of aida cloththat 18"by21: for all the pictures in that one color and could you send me a pattern for the little cros-stitch tag. thanks i would so like to start this prodject but until i know where i can get the boxes i will wait i need 20 boxes. and what size are they.
Hi geoferr - you'll want to split the threads of the fabric instead of coming down in the next open [filtered word]. If you look closely at the fabric, do you see how it's made up of 2 threads vertically and 2 threads horizontally? You'll want to put the needle down in between the two threads for the first leg of the cross stitch, and then complete second leg of the cross stitch. Here's a site with pictures: http://crossstitch.about.com/od/threequarterstitch/ss/hts3_4st.htm
Hi geoferr - you have to split the fabric to do that. Do you see how the fabric is made up of two horizontal threads and two vertical threads? You put the first leg of the stitch between those two threads, and then complete the second leg. Here's a site with pictures: http://crossstitch.about.com/od/threequarterstitch/ss/hts3_4st.htm
How does one make a half-square cross stitch as needed in the fish's mouth?