Originally Posted by
CindyA
I'm cleaning out clutter. I have many completed cross-stitch pieces, some I did and many from my DMIL. I no longer want the framed pieces hanging on the wall; also, I have many completed pieces that were never framed or made into pillows. I still love them and don't want to get rid of them. I'm thinking of putting them into a quilt that will ocassionally be used but not enough to require frequent washing. Thoughts? Or should I just fold them up and put them into a "memory" box to pull out every once in a while and look? TIA
I have made several embroidered quilts, both line stitching and Cross stitch. Actually, I am working on one now that is like counted cross stitch, but the stitches are all there, shading and the whole ball of wax. I made mine from Aunt Martha's transfers - had a lot of fun. I used muslin, but you can use whatever. I do mine like a sampler.....depending on the size of your blocks - 12" blocks - 3 across/5 down makes a really nice sized 52x80 coverlet. 12" blocks - 5 across/7 down makes a perfect double sized quilt.
If they are matching from a "set", you can make valances for a sewing room. My mother made a valance for a 72" picture window in the Log Cabin pattern. When she died, I got it and I treasure it. Good luck to you. It'll come to you. They talk to you, really!!!! Edie