Happy Snowman – Cross-Stitch

Some of my friends were posting snow photos on Facebook earlier today and I was so glad that where I live the most we usually get is a dusting. Of course as I have written before, when the weatherman says the “S” word, we all head to the grocery store for bread and milk just in case though. They are calling for one of our dustings this week in fact. We rarely get enough snow to make one of these guys around here, so all I can do is stitch one up using this free pattern from Stickule. Go get the free pattern.

Looking for more SNOW Crossstitch patterns? Check these out.

20+ Christmas Snowman To Cross Stitch. Get into the festive spirit with our collection of 20+ Christmas Snowman Cross Stitch Patterns. Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or just starting out, these charming designs are perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your holiday decorations

Stitch a Snowman Bookmark Take a break from your stitching and dive into a heartwarming story with the Stitch a Snowman Bookmark pattern. This delightful design not only marks your place in your favorite books but also brings a smile to your face every time you open them

Sno-Cone Snowman Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern – Add a frosty touch to your Christmas tree with the Sno-Cone Snowman Christmas Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern. This adorable design captures the joy and whimsy of building snowmen, making it a perfect addition to your holiday decor.

Build a Snowman in Cross Stitch – Embrace the snowy wonderland with the Build a Snowman in Cross Stitch pattern. This charming design allows you to create your very own snowman scene, complete with all the classic elements that make winter so magical

Free Snowman Tree Ornament Chart Deck the halls with the Free Snowman Tree Ornament Chart. This lovely pattern provides a step-by-step guide to stitch an enchanting snowman ornament, bringing joy and cheer to your Christmas tree

Little Snowman – Discover the charm of the Little Snowman cross stitch pattern. This delightful design captures the innocence and playfulness of a snowman, making it a perfect addition to your winter-themed projects

Notforgotten Snowman Experience the timeless beauty of the Notforgotten Snowman cross stitch pattern. With its intricate details and nostalgic feel, this design captures the essence of a snowman in all its wintery glory.

Baby It’s Cold Outside Cross Stitch – Baby, it’s cold outside, but that won’t stop you from stitching the Baby It’s Cold Outside Cross Stitch pattern. This charming design celebrates the coziness of winter with its adorable snowman and whimsical motifs.

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20+ Chirstmas Snowman To Cross Stitch

I’ll admit to not taking as much care as I should when finishing cross stitch projects. Just like blocking in knitting or crochet, taking the time to finish a cross stitch project right means it will look its best, whether you’re making it as a gift or to keep.

And when it comes to cross stitch, the best method for finishing is washing and pressing.

Kat and Catkin and Lillie makes the argument that you should always press your finished pieces, and wash them the vast majority of the time as well.

Washing of course will help if there is any visible dirt that got on the project while stitching, but it also helps remove oils and skin cells you can’t see but that can speed up damage to your project in the long run.

Washing and pressing also help remove creases from the hoop or from storing the project, and if you use heat-erasable marking pens to grid your fabric, this will remove any visible marks.

So we’ve got the why down, but what about the how?

Kat has a great step by step tutorial on how to wash your cross stitch projects and how to iron them safely. You probably have everything you need to do this, it just takes a bit of time to go through the process. It’s certainly worth it, though, if you’ve spent a lot of time on a project and are gifting it or framing it and want to show it off to its best.

Click over to the post at Catkin and Lillie for all the details, plus some really good thoughts on times when you might not want to wash a project and how to test the colorfastness of your threads so you’ll know if a project is safe to wash.

Do you wash and press your finished cross stitch projects? I’d love to hear all about your process!

[Photo: Catkin and Lillie]

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