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.

The cross stitcher behind the blog Sirious Stitches is quite into biscornu.

If you’re not, a quick primer: biscornu are three-dimensional cross-stitched objects with eight points, often with an indention in the middle that makes them look a bit like doughnuts without the hole. They can be just about any size and subject you can think of. They’re often used as pincushions but can also be seasonal decor or just decoration for any time of year.

I’ve got a collection of biscornu cross stitch patterns here.

Once you’ve stitched one or several (they are a little addicting) you might wonder what you can add to them to make them even more extra.

It very much depends on the design of your biscornu and the look you are going for, but Sirious Stitches has a great post all about some of the options you might consider.

I don’t want to give you the whole list because you need to go visit and see all of their great biscornu they’ve stitched, but one really easy thing that you can do with a lot of designs is take advantage of that center indent by adding a button, beads, silk flower or another embellishment.

This is great to do just with a basic button from your stash that coordinates with the design and colors of the cross stitching, but it’s extra fun if you have a button that’s on theme, such as a leaf for a fall biscornu or a flower shaped button for a floral design. Add a jingle bell to a Christmas pattern, or a charm if you don’t have a button that coordinates.

Just this one idea is sure to get you thinking about ways to embellish biscornu (not to mention other cross stitch projects) but head over to Sirious Stitches to see all of their ideas for embellishing biscornu to make these already fun projects even more fun.

Have you ever made biscornu? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Sirious Stitches]

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