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Make Your Own Cross Stitch Designs with these Printable Grids

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free printable cross stitch gridsIf designing your own cross stitch patterns is one of your resolutions for the coming year, check out these free printable blank cross stitch grids from Ajisai Press. (This website no longer exists but we were able to find these new links)

Grid Paper 

 

The free PDF download includes four pages:

  • 11 count Aida
  • 14 count Aida and 28 count linen
  • 16 count Aida and 32 count linen
  • 18 count Aida and 36 count linen

You can use these to design for any of those counts, and there’s a little grid at the bottom where you can code the colored pencil or markings you make to the color of floss you want to use.

These printables make it that much easier to make your own designs. The only catch is that they are in the website’s store as a product, so you have to go through the process of creating an account and checking out in order to download them. Still, it might be worth it to have all the different sizes in one place you can keep on your computer forever.

If you have another source for grids you use, I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Ajisai Press.]

Cross-Stitch Graph Paper is specially designed to provide a structured layout, allowing you to easily translate your ideas onto the fabric. Each sheet features a grid of squares that correspond to individual stitches, making it simple to plan and execute your cross-stitch designs. You can purchase Cross-stitch graph paper here.

Make Your Own Cross Stitch Charts Using Excel

This innovative approach allows you to create personalized designs with ease and precision. With step-by-step instructions and handy tips, you’ll discover how to transform your ideas into beautiful cross stitch patterns. Unleash your imagination and embark on a cross stitching adventure like no other!

Create Your Own Pattern In this article, we’ll guide you through the process, providing you with valuable tips and tricks along the way. Whether you have a specific image in mind or want to design something from scratch, you’ll learn the fundamentals of pattern creation and be able to bring your vision to life. Get ready to embark on a creative journey filled with stitches and endless possibilities!

Tips for Designing Your Own Cross-Stitch Patterns Designing your own cross stitch patterns allows you to showcase your creativity and create one-of-a-kind pieces. In this article, we’ll share essential tips and tricks to help you master the art of pattern design. From selecting the right software to understanding color palettes and proportions, these tips will empower you to create stunning and personalized cross stitch patterns that truly reflect your style and vision.

Printable Graph Cross-Stitch Paper  Designed with convenience and flexibility in mind, this printable graph paper provides an organized and precise layout for creating intricate cross-stitch patterns. Each grid square represents a stitch, allowing you to easily translate your ideas into beautiful, pixel-perfect designs.

 

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  2. The post is from 2016 and it looks like the page has been removed. I’ll have to look around for some other printables. You can also try searching for it on archive.org.

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Make Your Cross Stitch into an Iron On Patch

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]