The Cross Stitch
Token of Love designed by Teresa Kogut
Teresa Kogut’s April 2026 Patreon Tier Four Design
Stitch Count: 80 x 78
Fabric: 32 count Vintage Country Mocha Lugana
Thread: DMC 356, DMC 370, DMC 422, DMC 612, DMC 730, DMC 801 (in place of CCW 156), DMC 3031, DMC 3052, DMC 3064, DMC 3768, DMC 3777, DMC 3865
The Finish
Cotton Fabric for the back: Lori Holt’s Bandana Design in Tea House from the Farmer’s Daughter Collection
Pillow Stuffing: Poly-fil Premium Fiber Fill
Patch on back: Merino wool blend felt from the Spring Vacation collection by Over The River Felt
Trim: 3/8″ Red Satin Ribbon by Celebrate It from Michaels
My Thoughts
I instantly fell in love with this design when it first dropped in Teresa’s Patreon group! I envisioned the finish the entire time I was stitching it but I knew I would be dipping into uncharted territory for myself! This is the first time I have ever done a heart shaped pillow and the first time I have ever done the ribbon ruching technique. I won’t lie, I was pretty nervous when I outlined that heart onto the stitch…I thought for sure I was going to ruin it! One deep breath later I took the leap and absolutely love how it turned out. There were some very helpful video tutorials for the ribbon ruching, but I mostly stuck to the one by Floss Paper Scissor! It’s not technically perfect, but it’s perfect to me and I will treasure it forever!
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