Sweet, Simple Free Font Pattern

Having a collection of cross stitch fonts at your disposal is invaluable when it comes to personalizing your projects and adding that extra touch of sentiment. Whether you want to sign your completed work, embellish it with names, or include meaningful quotes, having a variety of fonts allows you to express your creativity in a unique way.

One such font that stands out for its simplicity and elegance is Olive, created by Two Little Kits. This delightful font strikes the perfect balance between being visually appealing and compact enough to accommodate lengthy quotes or text on a project. Its slender and graceful design adds a touch of sophistication to any cross stitch piece without overwhelming the overall composition.

The versatility of Olive is a notable aspect of this font. Not only can you use it to add initials discreetly, but it also lends itself beautifully to more prominent placements. Whether you want to feature a loved one’s name, a special occasion, or an inspiring phrase, Olive provides a delicate yet impactful option. Its clean lines and defined shapes ensure legibility while maintaining an air of charm and grace.

What makes Olive even more appealing is that it is available as a free download from Two Little Kits. This means that you can easily incorporate this lovely font into your projects without any additional cost. Two Little Kits is known for providing high-quality cross stitch resources, and their generosity in offering Olive as a free download allows stitchers to expand their font library with ease.

So, if you’re looking to enhance your cross stitch creations with a touch of personalization, consider adding Olive to your font collection. Its simplicity, versatility, and availability as a free download from Two Little Kits make it an excellent choice for signing your projects, adding names, or expressing sentiments in a beautiful and meaningful way.

The font is available as a free download from Two Little Kits.

[Photo: Two Little Kits.]

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Tips for Designing Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns

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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