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I typically frame all my cross stitch in fabric.
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I have some too, & was thinking, if put in a quilt, why not quilt a bit over them too, just like you would a quilt block. I think that would help them hold up better. Maybe make wall hangings or pillows, versus something that needs constant washing. But, even if put in a quilt, & they eventually wear, wouldn't that be better than just getting rid of them? Do something you enjoy with them. You could also put them on a tote bag, or a sweatshirt, or something, just get creative & think about how else you could use them, besides just framing them, & enjoy them!...
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I even saw a quilt design recently that called for a cross stitched or embroidered square, to be used in the center of it! Can't remember where right now, but it was a pretty idea!
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Originally Posted by LMB
My oldest daughter found a whole stack of counted cross stitch I had boxed up for years, and she backed them with fusable inerfacing and sewed them into a memory quilt for her two girls. they came out real nice and she has washed them several times. She uses woolite was and hangs them to dry. Hope this helps. Whatever you do, DONT THROW THEM AWAY!
Never discard your handy work. I think there must be a law against it ...LOL |
Originally Posted by Quilting Grandmother
I recently finished a wall hanging using cross stitched pictures. They are beaded and are approximately 6 1/2 inches square. Because of the beading they are heavier than most cross stitched pictures. I wish that I had used fusible batting instead of regular batting. I agree with the suggestion of using fusible interfacing. I have included pictures of the wall hanging.
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I use to cross stitch, and it was most relaxing- not to mention beautiful!
But unless you have used small stitches, I would not recommend a quilt. Not unless you keep it for yourself. Many people don't think twice about the care of a quilt, ie. washing in hot water and it shrinking and even fading. In the case of cross stitch, you have to think of the type of thread that is used and will it hold up to numerous washings? That's why I believe it would be better for a wall hanging, or even a picture. Stephanie |
Some years ago I made a pattern that was called Hospice Quilt which included several larger x stitch blocks. These were done on fine linen and included in a large bed sized quilt. It came out beautifully other than I forgot to cut those linen blocks bigger than the called for size to allow for the x stitch to pull in a bit shrinking the orignal size called for but I made it work. It came out beautifully but is displayed on a quilt rack and has never been washed therefore uncertain about the washing part.
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Oooh....so many more great ideas...my mind is going in all sorts of directions now. I guess I won't run out of ideas for using them. Love it!
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My suggestion is quilt.
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They look truly magnificent in a quilt. The framing of the block seems to suit them better than a wooden frame.
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