Photo to Cross-Stitch Layden With Stitches

Section 24 of "Kodi" is finishedJune 13, 2009This is my current WIP (work in progress), "Kodi".Kodi is stitched on 22ct. hardanger fabric...

These wonderful photo to cross stitch projects were made by Yvonne Gracie. Yvonne is a member of the Facebook group, Strictly Come Stitching and that is where I spotted pictures of her fabulous work. Really inspires you to create some of your own lasting treasures doesn't it.

Don't miss theLatest posts on theLayden With Stitches Blog(Click on "What's New" title for a direct link to the blog)this is what you'll see Blocking and Finishing Projects"Finishing" can be a dilema for some stitchers...

I am always so excited to show off the astounding creativity and talent of cross-stitchers. Here are three more wonderful examples of photo to cross-stitching and links to view more of their work. Spaceball by Oni-Chinaleft's sister...

We love to cross-stitch but designing and stitching takes alot time. It's a labour of love but alot of work. What design is worth it? A favorite character from a book or movie? Your favorite singer...

This is a wonderful example of Photo-to-Cross-Stitching created by True_Colours / Joyce .You can view her embroidery work on Flickr at this link.http://www.flickr.com/photos/true_colours/sets/72157594490415076/Thank-you Joyce for sharing your incredible work.

YouTube has a collection of how-to videos for cross-stitching.Click on the title above to link to one showing you one of the simplest ways to design your own cross-stitch.

LovetoKnow Crafts has some great suggestions for simplifiying your stitching work load.They suggest only stitching a portion of a design if it is too daunting.I've done the same because, let's face it, photo-to-cross-stitch designs can be as big as a house.In my Cat Eye Glasses Case design I had...

St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching (March 17). Provided is this picture of a Little Leprechaun.How about creating a cross-stitch of the little guy or one of your own and sharing it with all the stitchers around the world...

Searching for stitching blogs is a true labour of love because there seems to be millions.Everyone of them have the same thing in common - a passion for cross-stitching.I've added the link of my Google Search and you can view the links to pages and pages if you click on the Title of this post.You...

It is with great disappointment that I tell you that Journalspace where the progressive work of "Kodi" was logged after each section was completed is gone...

I've been visiting a wonderful site from a British designer and instructor named Carol.Her site, Needlwork Tips & Techniques, is one of the most informative sites you can visit to gain a professional perspective on this hobby of stitching that we love so much.To see how Carol designs her projects,...