Cross Stitched Pictures in a Quilt
#32
Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
I have a bunch of the precious moments pics - they are really big. Aren't they just adorable with your big eyes.
#33
I have been cross-stitching images that I downloaded into a x-stitch software program. The attached wall-hanging includes a x-stitch of a Frida Kahlo painting. As you can imagine, it took me a really long time. I quilted a border, did some free motion handwriting, and attached Mexican milagros (a type of "charm").
my Frida Kahlo cross-stitch
[ATTACH=CONFIG]152861[/ATTACH]
#35
Thanks! I have others that I will share. I always find that I start a new cross-stitch project when a crisis strikes! I find Frida Kahlo's paintings have an intense meaning for me. All that concentrated cross-stitching is a type of therapy for me. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing this photo.
#36
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,771
I totally enjoyed x-stitching when I did it. I've had too many hand and arm surgeries and my hands can no longer grip the fabric/hoop to do it anymore...and my eyes took a dive on me.
I took up quilting after I could no longer do x-stitch...so it actually turned out to be a blessing, because I really enjoy quilting.
I took up quilting after I could no longer do x-stitch...so it actually turned out to be a blessing, because I really enjoy quilting.
#37
Barb, That's a big fear of mine. I have neck problems so I can only cross-stitch for a short time. You may or may not know that Frida Kahlo suffered many surgeries in her lifetime. I became familiar with her because my late sister felt an affinity with Frida. My sister started suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in her 20's. She had numerous surgeries, including a spinal fusion. The painting in my cross stitch shows a column in frida's body. I try to be careful with my hands and neck, but I admit that sometimes sewing is just too much of a temptation for me. It's what I love to do. I'm sorry to hear that you have had to deal with surgeries. Olga
#38
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,771
Originally Posted by OlgaT
Barb, That's a big fear of mine. I have neck problems so I can only cross-stitch for a short time. You may or may not know that Frida Kahlo suffered many surgeries in her lifetime. I became familiar with her because my late sister felt an affinity with Frida. My sister started suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in her 20's. She had numerous surgeries, including a spinal fusion. The painting in my cross stitch shows a column in frida's body. I try to be careful with my hands and neck, but I admit that sometimes sewing is just too much of a temptation for me. It's what I love to do. I'm sorry to hear that you have had to deal with surgeries. Olga
#39
There are tons of websites on Frida Kahlo. A movie was also made of her life, with Selma Hayek. Frida was a fascinating woman. I'm sorry to hear you had to have a spinal fusion, I know that it is a traumatic surgery to experience. It sounds like you have a very optimistic attitude. I love the quotation you use in your signature!
#40
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,771
She definitely endured quite the painful (physical and emotional) life....I can relate! especially the line about pain and passion.
Thanks for the info...I posted a link in case anyone else wants to read it. It's very interesting.
http://www.fridakahlo.com/
Thanks for the info...I posted a link in case anyone else wants to read it. It's very interesting.
http://www.fridakahlo.com/
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post