Monica Knits

My mother-in-law, Margaret, framed one of her favorite sayings with a black and red border of Ukrainian cross stitch on 14 count, Aida cloth. The piece measures 9" wide by 7" tall, with the cross stitch comprising 7-3/8" x 5-3/8". The inspiration for this border came from glass coffee mugs, a cheese plate, and salt and pepper "eggs" decorated with a Ukrainian cross stitch pattern.

Related Cross Stitch Sayings:
Smile, Joy and Today's Menu.

Acorns is the second of a pair of autumn colored 5" x 7" cross stitch patterns designed by Eugenia Parfionow for The Creative Circle. Just as warm and inviting as Thistles, it was also fun to stitch. I framed this one in Honey Oak, with exterior dimensions 6-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high to match the thistles. Not only was this a quick and easy kit, but it required only 6 colors and the border added unique character to the piece.      Read more .....

My love of autumn colors and thistles attracted me to this counted cross stitch kit by "The Creative Circle". Not only was this a quick and easy kit, but it required only 6 colors and the straight stitches and border added unique character to the piece. The framed work is 6-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high.      Read more .....

I made a large, stained glass window of a rooster and chick for my parents, also with a chicken wire background. In keeping with the theme, the following year's gift, was this cross stitch hen and rooster, designed by Lois Thompson. I liked it so much, that I made a hen and rooster for myself as well. Theirs was framed with a more classic frame and mat; I had a frame and used three mats to fit the piece to the frame.

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