Best Mum in the World Cross Stitch

This one feels like a bit of a combination of the Mother’s Day and Earth Day projects I’ve been sharing lately.

Best Mum in the World (which you could easily alter to say mom if that’s more your thing) is a free design from Caterpillar Cross Stitch.

The finished piece is 6.2 by 5 inches on 14-count fabric, which means you might just still have time to stitch this up before the holiday. And it only uses six colors so it’s pretty simple, too.

Grab the download from Caterpillar Cross Stitch.

[Photo: Caterpillar Cross Stitch.]

Looking for Mother’s Day Cross stitch patterns and charts? Check these out on Etsy.

Sweet Mothers Day Cross Stitch Patterns – Celebrate the love and warmth of motherhood with our collection of Sweet Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns. This handpicked selection features charming designs that capture the essence of the special bond between a mother and child. From heartfelt quotes to delicate floral motifs, these patterns are perfect for creating a memorable and heartfelt gift for the amazing mothers in your life. Show your love and appreciation through the art of cross-stitch and make this Mother’s Day extra special.

Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards – Send a heartfelt message to Mom with our Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards. These beautiful and customizable cards feature intricate cross-stitch designs that will surely touch her heart. From elegant floral patterns to sentimental quotes, each card is a unique expression of love and gratitude.

Stitch Mom Some Flowers for Mother’s Day – This delightful cross-stitch pattern captures the beauty of blooming flowers, allowing you to create a handmade gift that will brighten her day. Whether you choose to stitch it as a standalone piece or incorporate it into a larger project, this design is a lovely way to show your love and appreciation for the incredible mother figure in your life.

Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch – Add a touch of snarky humor to Mother’s Day with our Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch. This collection of cross-stitch patterns is perfect for those who appreciate a bit of playful sarcasm and rebellion. From witty quotes to cheeky designs, these patterns provide a unique and unconventional way to celebrate the joys and challenges of motherhood. Give Mom a good laugh and a one-of-a-kind gift that reflects her unique personality.

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A while back I made a little rainbow cross stitch pattern and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it, so I turned it into a patch. My idea was that it could be used on a jacket or backpack, or you could add a pin to the back and wear it temporarily on a shirt or elsewhere.

But what if you want to make your design more permanent? Is it possible to turn a piece of cross stitch into an iron-on design?

It turns out yes, it is, and Sirious Stitches has done it so I didn’t have to try to figure it out on my own.

The way they did it was by using HeatnBond, an iron-on adhesive that attaches fabrics without sewing. There was still sewing involved to finish the edges of the cross stitch fabric and make it look like a purchased patch. The post shows how to do this by hand or with your sewing machine. (I just did blanket stitch edging on mine, which doesn’t look like a “real” patch but is also a lot faster.)

Once you have the patch prepared it’s a pretty easy matter of using the fusible adhesive to the back of the patch so you can then iron it onto whatever jacket, pair of jeans, bag or whatever else you might want to add it to.

I guess I’m a little paranoid about the washability of cross stitch projects, though you could hand wash anything with an iron-on cross stitch patch as you might need to with a purchased iron-on patch, anyway. But this does look really cool and is a great option if you know you want to permanently add a cross stitch patch to a garment of bag.

Get the full tutorial over at Sirious Stitches. Would you add an iron-on cross stitch patch to something? I’d love to hear what you would use this technique for!

[Photo: Sirious Stitches]

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