Freebie: Spring Cupcake

I LOVE cupcakes! I mean really…what is not to love? Small little bits of cake-such the best! Lesley Teare has the cutest little spring time cupcake for you to stitch up. The strawberry is the icing on the cake. HA! See what I just did there? Check out her other free patterns on her site.

You can find the pattern HERE.

Looking for more cute summer-inspired cross-stitch patterns? Check out this collection of summer samplers and mini cross stitch patterns. Or stitch up a design inspired by the beach. Enjoy!

[Photo: Wizardi.]

Mardi Gras Cupcake Cross Stitch Pattern – Bursting with festive colors and intricate details, this design captures the essence of the carnival season in a sweet and whimsical way. Stitching this pattern will transport you to the lively streets of New Orleans, where music, laughter, and delectable treats fill the air.

A Sweet Collection of Cupcakes to Stitch – Indulge your senses as you stitch your way through an array of mouthwatering designs, each one more tempting than the last. From classic vanilla cupcakes adorned with colorful sprinkles to elaborate creations featuring intricate frosting designs, this collection offers something for every cupcake lover

Are You Ready For Cupcakes in July? – Whether you envision yourself enjoying a cupcake at a picnic, a backyard barbecue, or a beachside gathering, this pattern will transport you to a world of sunshine and sweetness. So embrace the summer vibes, gather your cross stitching supplies, and prepare to stitch your way to a delicious July filled with cupcakes and joyful memories.

Yummy Pink Cupcake – Overflowing with sweetness and adorned with luscious frosting and delicate decorations, this design will transport you to a world of delectable indulgence. Whether you’re stitching it for yourself or as a delightful gift for someone special, this pattern will infuse your stitching with the irresistible allure of a perfect cupcake

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Colorful Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Patterns

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!

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