Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch

Moms are special for a lot of reasons, not the least is they have to put up with us no matter how terrible we are.

Tell your mom you love her and say thank you with a bit of snarky cross stitch from A Curious Twist.

This one is a British design so it says mum instead of mom but that would be easy enough to alter if you don’t use that name.

The pattern is a PDF download you can get from etsy for $4.54. The finished pattern is 88 by 112 stitches, or a little less than 4 inches by 7 inches finished on 14 count fabric.

[Photo: A Curious Twist via etsy.]

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.

Best Mum in the World Cross Stitch Celebrate the “Best Mum in the World” with our heartfelt cross-stitch pattern. This design is a beautiful tribute to mothers everywhere, capturing the love and appreciation we have for them. With its elegant style and intricate details, this cross-stitch pattern allows you to create a stunning piece that reflects the exceptional role your mom plays in your life

Most of the cross stitch projects I make are pretty small and not something I would consider heirloom quality (though I am working on a big project for my daughter that I hope to have done for her high school graduation in two years that I hope is something she’ll want to keep forever, but that’s another story).

But it is definitely possible to cross stitch projects that will stay around for generations, and one prime example of that is a cross-stitched linen tablecloth.

Linen tablecloths are classic, while stitching one can be a big project, depending on the size of your table, it doesn’t have to be really complicated.

Koekoek has a good, detailed post about figuring out how much linen you would need to make a tablecloth that you can cross stitch and/or embroider on (they also sell tablecloth linen in their shop if you don’t already have some or a linen tablecloth you already use). Of course for a project like this you’d want the best fabric you can find and afford, because you’ll be stitching it for a long time and hopefully using it for years.

The post walks through how to measure your table and determine how much fabric you’ll need including the drop you’ll want and hems. It includes the math for rectangular and square tables as well as circular tables, which helps take the guesswork out of buying fabric. It also talks about preparing the fabric and making mitered corners if you have a square or rectangular table, which will help the tablecloth sit nicely on your table.

The tutorial doesn’t include specific patterns to use for your tablecloth, but it does advise keeping it simple because this is a really big project. You can start with a motif in the center or doing borders, and this is a project you can add to through the years by, say, stitching a symbol for each family member or adding names, wedding dates, etc. and making it a real record of your family.

Would you ever cross stitch a tablecloth or have you done so? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo: Koekoek]

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