cross stitch designs & finishing “recipes”

  • A Little Halloween Trio by Cross Stitch Kim | Ornament Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    A Little Halloween Trio designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count:     each design is 50 x 47
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Stormy Night linen
    Thread: DMC 434, DMC 470, DMC 720, DMC 729, DMC 844

    The Finish

    Mounting Board: Mat Board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Cotton Backing Fabric: mystery cotton fabric
    Trim: Lady Dot Creates Licorice Pom Pom Trim, Purple, Black, and White Halloween Trim Bundle by CelebrateIt (Michaels), Purple, Green, and Orange Halloween Trim Bundle by CelebrateIt (Michaels)

    My Thoughts

    Halloween is such a fun holiday to stitch, I love the colour combinations that work for it! I challenged myself to use a limited colour palette and create a set of smaller ornaments that would be fun and quick to stitch and easy to kit up from your stash! The results was A Little Halloween trio….I had more than three ideas for this set but I narrowed it down to these three cuties as I felt they fit the colours best. Maybe that means I will have to add to this and make it a series (wink wink)!
    I am enjoying this trio as an ornament set but they would also look awesome as little pillows to tuck into a vignette or put them into little frames! You can even stitch the three in a row and make them into a bigger piece either vertical or horizontal. Lots of options for this fun little series!

  • Trick or Treat Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim | Framed Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Trick or Treat Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 45 x 57
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Stormy Nights
    Thread: Called for DMC cotton floss
    DMC: 08, 469, 922, 3041, 3042, 3799, 3865

    The Finish

    Frame: 7″ x 9″ Black Frame (Michaels Halloween Decor)
    Mounted on: Somime white mat board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting

    My Thoughts

    The third and final Halloween mini Cowboy Boot Bouquet! This one is so sweet, literally and figuratively, inspired by all the sweet treats of Halloween! I couldn’t help but include a classic pumpkin trick or treat bucket, who had one of those as a kid? I am really proud of this little series and hope you like it too!
    This frame is the same as the first two designs in this series. It is meant to be “ready to use” table top decor and not a traditional frame, so you do have to do a little bit of tinkering to get it a part, but it’s so perfect to go with this series, it’s worth the extra effort!

  • Jack o’ Lantern Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim | Framed Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Jack o’ Lantern Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 43 x 58
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Stormy Nights
    Thread: Called for DMC cotton floss
    DMC: 08, 469, 676, 844, 921, 922, 3041, 3042, 3799, 3865

    The Finish

    Frame: 7″ x 9″ Black Frame (Michaels Halloween Decor)
    Mounted on: Somime white mat board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting

    My Thoughts

    The second design in my mini Halloween boot series! I love this whimsical design, from the Jacks, to the candy corn, to the adorable polka dot bow! Needless to say, this was a fun one to create! I found the frame in the Halloween decor section of Michaels. The back was screwed on and glued on, so I removed the screws and pried it off. The cross stitch is laced onto mat board, placed on the frame, and then I screwed the back on!

  • Witchy Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim | Framed Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Witchy Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 44 x 58
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Stormy Nights
    Thread: Called for DMC cotton floss
    DMC: 08, 469, 648, 729, 921, 3041, 3042, 3799, 3865

    The Finish

    Frame: 7.5″x9.5″ Black Frame (Michaels Halloween Decor)
    Mounted on: Somime white mat board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting

    My Thoughts

    The first design in my mini Halloween boot bouquet series! While designing I imagined the little treasures a witch may gather in the woods but my favourite of the whole design just might be the little moon charm! I found the frame in the Halloween decor section of Michaels. It took some fiddling with as the back was screwed and glued on! It didn’t take too much effort though, and I think it was the perfect fit for Witchy boot!

  • Howdy Hallloween by Cross Stitch Kim | Mounted Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Howdy Halloween designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 94 x 85
    Fabric: 32 count Caramel Latte linen from Roxy Floss Co
    Thread: Called for Roxy Floss palette – Garland, Butterscotch, Fossil, Carbon, Clownfish, Truffle, Betty White

    The Finish

    Cotton Fabric: Black and white gingham fabric from my stash
    Mounting Board: Somime white mat board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Mounting piece: 16.5″ Cream Wood Pumpkin Tabletop Décor by Ashland
    Embellishments & Trim: 1 1/2″ wired orange ribbon (stash), Brown Fall Trim Bundle, 25ct. by Celebrate It, 
    crochet flower pick (Michaels)

    My Thoughts

    This was a ton of fun to design! Are they cowboy’s dressed up as ghosts? Or ghosts dressed up as cowboys? It’s all a part of the Halloween fun! I was inspired by those fun western graphic tees that always pop up this time of year with the cowboy ghosts. I may even have a few in my own closet, haha! It is a mix of whimsy and western, and I think it’s oh so sweet!
    I fully finished mine on a big tabletop decor pumpkin from Michaels…whenever I am out shopping I always have my eyes peeled for fun pieces that have surface space to slap a cross stitch on, this one worked perfectly and is free standing!
    I love how this stitch and finish turned out, I hope you like it too!

  • Love Your Family by Teresa Kogut | Framed Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Love Your Family from the Let Love Reign Book designed by Teresa Kogut
    Stitch Count: 1185 x 115
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
    Thread: Called for DMC cotton floss
    DMC 310, DMC 371, DMC 420, DMC 422, DMC 434, DMC 612, DMC 613, DMC 712, DMC 732, DMC 839, DMC 898, DMC 926, DMC 935, DMC 3013, DMC 3771, DMC 3828

    The Finish

    Frame: Distressed Espresso custom frame from Michaels
    Mounted on: provided acid-free archival backing board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting

    My Thoughts

    I purchased the “Let Love Reign” booklet from Teresa Kogut because I was (and still am) obsessed with that feature sampler! What I didn’t realize at the time was that “Love Your Family” was also included in the booklet. I knew instantly that I needed to stitch it. The time in my life, and what we were going through as a family, this was the exact piece my heart needed to stitch!
    This was my first attempt at ordering a custom frame and then framing it myself! Silly me, choosing a piece with so many straight edges around the outside, it took some tinkering to get it “close enough” to straight! I followed Lori Holt’s video tutorial and am quite happy with how it turned out and I will definitely be doing it again!

  • Sunflower Cowboy Boot Bouquet by Cross Stitch Kim | Ornament Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Sunflower Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count:     46 x 60
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
    Thread: Roxy Floss Co: Muddy Trail, Fuji, Garland, Yellow There!, Butterscotch, Double Double, Carbon, Goldfish, Clownfish, Merlot, Betty White

    The Finish

    Mounting Board: Mat Board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Cotton Backing Fabric: Lori Holt’s Darling Design in Marigold from the Mercantile collection
    Trim: Brown Trim Bundle by Celebrate It (Michaels), Natural Jute Twine by Ashland (Michaels)

    My Thoughts

    Sunflower Cowboy Boot bouquet is the third and final design in my mini fall boot series! I love all three designs in their own way, but my favorite part of this one just might be the checkered boot! I chose to finish this one identically to the Wheat bouquet, just to have the matching pair. I think the rustic look of the twine and softness of the lace give it that perfect country look! So proud of this first little series I designed!

  • Wheat Harvest Cowboy Boot Bouquet by Cross Stitch Kim | Ornament Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Wheat Harvest Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 46 x 53
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
    Thread: Roxy Floss Co: Muddy Trail, Peridot, Yellow There!, Butterscotch, Double Double, Carbon, Clownfish, Merlot

    The Finish

    Mounting Board: Mat Board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Cotton Backing Fabric: Lori Holt’s Darling Design in Marigold from the Mercantile collection
    Trim: Brown Trim Bundle by Celebrate It (Michaels), Natural Jute Twine by Ashland (Michaels)

    My Thoughts

    The second in my Fall Cowboy Boot Bouquet mini series! This one is both an ode to my child hood and to my province of Saskatchewan! My childhood because I grew up on a mixed grain and cattle farm where wheat was abundant and I have endless fond memories that are tied to the planting, growing, and harvesting of wheat! And of course, wheat is an emblem of Saskatchewan, which is my home!

    Wheat Harvest and Autumn Cowboy Boot Bouquets!

  • Autumn Cowboy Boot Bouquet by Cross Stitch Kim | Ornament Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Autumn Cowboy Boot Bouquet designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 44 x 58
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
    Thread: DMC 08, DMC 469, DMC 471,DMC 676, DMC 729, DMC 841, DMC 844, DMC 921, DMC 922, DMC 3777, DMC 3865

    The Finish

    Mounting Board: Mat Board and foam core board (sandwiched in the middle for extra depth)
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Cotton Backing Fabric: Lori Holt’s Darling Design in Marigold from the Mercantile collection
    Trim: Trim Bundles by Celebrate It from Michaels – I couldn’t find links to the specific ones I used, but I highly recommend their trim bundles for finishing ornaments!

    My Thoughts

    My second ever design to put out into the world for other stitchers to enjoy! This may become a series as I have so many fun ideas BUT I am so thrilled with this first design and it’s yummy fall colours. I stitched my model in DMC floss but have also included a Roxy Floss Co conversion with the pattern and I may just have to stitch it again!
    I wanted to give this finish style a try, using the technique of layering foam core board in the middle for extra thickness. It makes the ornament a little more substantial and I think cute as hanging decor or propped up on a shelf or tucked into a tiered tray!

  • Sunflower Quilt Barn by Cross Stitch Kim | Mounted Cross Stitch Finish

    The Cross Stitch

    Sunflower Quilt Barn designed by Cross Stitch Kim
    Stitch Count: 91 x 63
    Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana by Zweigart
    Thread: Called for floss. DMC 347, DMC 469, DMC 471, DMC 676, DMC 729, DMC 841, DMC 844, DMC 3031, DMC 3777, DMC 3865

    The Finish

    Cotton Fabric: Lori Holt’s Kerchief Design in Schoolhouse from the Autumn collection
    Mounting Board: Somime white mat board
    Batting: 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting
    Mounting piece: Small Hanging Basket by Ashland (Michaels)
    Embellishments: Yellow Sunflower Paper Flowers by Recollections (Michaels), and two 18.5″ Sunflower Bush by Ashland (Michaels)
    Trim: Brown Fall Trim Bundle by Celebrate It (Michaels)

    My Thoughts

    One of my first cross stitch designs I am putting out to the world for others to stitch and enjoy! I am so proud of this fun design. I just had to start out with a red barn design and with sheep of course! Sheep are near and dear to my heart as my Nana raised them and spun and knit so many beautiful things with their wool!