Free Pattern Friday - Cross Stitch Gingham Motifs

Cross Stitch for Gingham Motifs

There are few things I treasure more than the cross stitched gingham aprons that have been handed down to me. They speak of another era and are a welcome image of calm and order. Cross stitch is perhaps the easiest form of embroidery and placing X's on gingham check is a fool proof form of embellishment. With these easy to follow charted designs you can transform all things gingham into heirlooms that will be cherished for generations. Download Cross Stitch Gingham Motifs and get started on your holiday gifts.

Free Pattern Friday - Poinsettia Apron Pattern

1960s Poinsettia Cross Stitch Gingham Apron

It's not too early!
More cross stitch gingham to start your Christmas and Holiday gift stash. These pretty aprons feature cross stitch pine trees and Poinsettia with sequin center. Easy to follow instructions and embroidery charts print on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Download HERE.

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Free Pattern Friday - More Embroidery on Gingham

Embroidery on Gingham 1960© Coats & Clarks

Embroidered gingham is a lesson in figure ground. Just like the old masters, gingham provides a palette of white, dark and mid-tone. By embellishing any of these three tonal areas, the clever homemaker adds sophisticated patterns and dimension to even the most mundane household textiles. With these easy to follow instructions you can make your own embellished aprons, placemats, napkins or anything imaginable with cross stitch embroidery. Download this pamphlet HERE.
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Free Pattern Friday - Cross Stitch Your Gingham

Cross-Stitch Your Gingham

The cross stitched gingham apron is the quintessential icon of 1950's and 1960's homemaking. With these easy to follow instructions you can make your own full gathered skirt and crop top to embellish with cross stitch embroidery. Pattern includes Bows, rose, apple and alphabet as well as that most famous poodle of poodle skirt fame. Download HERE.
1961© Coats & Clark . Published by the educational bureau of Coats & Clark. Please feel free to share this link. However, any form of printed or online distribution without permission is strictly prohibited.