small pieces for misc. uses

Cross stitched pieces suitable for children in general can be any size or color.

For soft book use only:  6.5” x 6.5” squares of white, cream or off white Aida with a motif centered on them. Each piece should be no bigger than 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” or 49 stitches by 49 stitches if 14 ct. 

When you are finished please post a  photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Then send it to Peggy. 

XS pieces not meant for other categories or for as yet undetermined gifts.

Pieces for quilts to be made

This album is for small pieces intended for quilt cards and cards for other occasions, i.e. birthday, get well, etc.  When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Send your piece to Peggy.

Special project to use charm packs needs 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” squares of white, off white, or cream Aida with some Holiday motifs centered on them. Each motif should be no bigger than 3 ½” x 3 1/2” or 49 stitches by 49 stitches if using 14 ct. When finished send to Peggy. No sign ups, no target date.

Cross stitched pieces,  any size or color, on the theme of Spring/Summer but not intended for a quilt, card, or bookmark. When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Send your piece to Peggy.

Bookmarks

Unlimited sign ups but minimize the numbers of duplicate patterns please. Use white or off-white 14 count AIDA or even weave cut 8” x 8” or 20 cm x 20 cm. Patterns here:

http://www.maurer-stroh.com/EMS2010_information.html

When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy will do it for you. Send your square to Peggy.

Special project to use charm packs needs 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” squares of  white, off white, or cream Aida with some food motifs centered on them. Each motif should be no bigger than 3 ½” x 3 1/2” or 49 stitches by 49 stitches if using 14 ct.  When finished send to Peggy. No sign ups, no target date

This album is for small pieces intended for holidays in December/January.  Use any color or count Aida or even weave sized to fit on a 4 x 5 or 4 x 6 card face.  When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Send your piece to Peggy.

Cross stitched pieces, any size or color, on the theme of Winter or Dec/Jan Holidays but not intended for a quilt, card, or bookmark. When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Send your piece to Peggy.

Cut 6” x 6” squares of white, off white, or cream Aida 14 ct Aida.   Heart pattern is here: https://kincavelkrosses.wordpress.com/?s=patriotic+heart

Black – 310          white - white

blue - 826           red - 321

bright blue – 996   scarlet - 349

dark blue – 824    bright red - 666

Royal blue – 797   dark red - 304

sky blue – 519     burnt orange - 740

 green - 911      golden yellow - 725

emerald green - 701 forest green - 986

grass green - 704

Add the country name, in black, below the heart on your chart copy, using alphabet pattern here: https://www.better-cross-stitch-patterns.com/cross-stitch-alphabet-02.html

Stitch the motif centered on the fabric. When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy to do it for you. Send your square to Peggy.

Unlimited sign ups. Use any color or count AIDA or even weave cut 8” x 8” or 20 cm x 20 cm. Choose any pattern on the theme as long as the stitching area is no larger than 5.5” square or 14 cm x 14 cm, if using 14 ct ,77 x 77 stitches. When you are finished please post a photo of your work, if possible, otherwise ask Peggy will do it for you. Send your square to Peggy.