Simple Heart Cross Stitch Pattern is an easy weekend project that can be used for Valentine's Day, weddings and much more.
I have been spending so much time cooking and blogging, that I haven't done much crafting the past few months. But that all changed when I decided to create a Valentine's wreath without spending any money.
Which eventually led to my creation of a free cross stitch pattern for you.
Valentine's Day Wreath
First up is the wreath. The red and white wreath used to be a Christmas one, but honestly I never loved it. I am going to put those snowman parts on something else later in the year.
I rummaged through my craft closet and found some cream and pink ribbons and mesh.
I made some rose ribbons, but I won't post the instructions for those because I am not sure I would make it that way again. Try these instructions from Homemade Gifts Made Easy instead.
Even with the roses and mesh I still felt it was missing something, so I decided to create this simple cross stitch pattern.
Love in Hearts Cross Stitch Pattern
Tea Staining Cross Stitch Fabric
All I had in the house was white cloth, but it didn't fit in with the "Antique Rose" look I was going for. So, I brewed some strong tea and soaked the white cloth for a few minutes, then rinsed it and let it dry.
Much better!
The Love Heart Pattern only took a few hours to stitch up once the fabric was dry.
I finished it by stretching it and gluing it to a piece of cardboard. A few squirts of the glue gun later and I had a free to me Valentine's Day decoration.
You can download the pattern here.
I think the pattern would make a lovely card or bookmark as well. What would you make with it?
Lisa/SyncopatedMama says
I love that you just re-purposed things you already had to make this (& I used to love to cross-stitch!)
Audrey Humaciu says
I have so much stuff I just needed to start using it.
Sarah Eliza says
This is lovely! You're so creative! I cross stitch tooooooo, but like Lisa not in a while... gotta get back into it! 🙂
Audrey Humaciu says
I haven't touched my cross stitch box since my Little Monster was born and I added the date to the sampler I made for his room. I missed it.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says
I love this, it's so pretty! x #fridayfrivolity
Audrey Humaciu says
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.