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Tips for Stitching a Large Cross Stitch Project

May 5, by Sarah White. Leave a Comment

I tend to stick to really small cross stitch projects that I can complete relatively quickly. There are a couple of bigger cross stitch projects on my list, I have the supplies for them, but I have never gotten very far, either because I made a mistake early on or I just don’t have the stamina for such a large project (and if I don’t keep working on it consistently I get lost when I try to pick it back up).

Crewel Ghoul (what a great name, right?) has a great post all about ways to make stitching big projects a little easier. From getting things organized before you start to tricks to make keeping track of where you are in the chart easier, this is all good advice that will probably serve stitchers well on smaller projects, too.

And I’ll admit it’s probably all stuff I already knew. Like marking out grid lines on the fabric that correspond to the grid lines on the chart. I know that I should do this, and even did a little of it on one of the big projects I was trying to stitch, but it’s boring, so I didn’t do as much of it as I probably should, thus leaving plenty of room for still getting lost in the pattern.

She also has good tips for planning when to stitch stitches of the same color at the same time. I don’t mind a messy back to my project, but I also don’t want to waste thread in the name of efficiency, so this is something I struggle with.

You should really check this post out if you have trouble with large projects, or if you shy away from large projects because you need more of a battle plan. This might just be enough motivation for me to pull those big projects out of hibernation!

[Photo: Crewel Ghoul.]

 

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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Cross Stitch Patterns

Since I covered Ted Lasso cross stitch patterns the other day, it feels like it’s time to share some cross stitch inspired by another show that just wrapped its final season, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” This show gave us retro style and a bunch of sassy female characters to remember. And again the patterns get a little salty thanks to one of Midge’s catchphrases.

 

Stitch a bunch of little characters from the show, or just your favorites from this sampler from Pixel Power Designs. The full piece measures 92 by 103 stitches and uses 13 colors. It comes out to 6.57 by 8.79 inches when worked on 14 count fabric.

Snarky Crafter Designs has a great Midge quote done in cross stitch. It is 116 by 156 stitches and uses two colors, and it uses cross stitches and back stitch. On 14 count fabric it comes out to 8.25 by 11 1/8 inches, but you can use whatever count fabric you like. And don’t act sorry about it!

Say “Thank you and goodnight!” with this Mrs. Maisel cross stitch pattern from Not Nana’s Cross Stitch on Etsy. This one looks like it uses five colors, and the design is 55 by 48 stitches.

OK, now for the salty ones. Midge and Susie are known for saying “Tits up” before a show, so of course that phrase has made it into Marvelous Mrs. Maisel cross stitch patterns. Stitch just those words in a retro font with the pattern from Stitch and Poke Company. It looks like two colors are used and the designer notes that if you use 18 count fabric the design will fit in a six-inch hoop.

Or you can stitch a Midge along with her famous phrase with a design from Fushia Hoops. This one is 72 by 105 stitches and is just over 5 by 7.5 inches worked on 14 count fabric. Let these designs be a reminder to greet every day as your feisty, awesome self.

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