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Wednesday 28 November 2012

Liberty cross stitch

I have had an enforced pause making my Liberty quilt top. I ran out of white so I'm waiting for some more to arrive. In the meantime I couldn't stop looking at the Liberty scraps I still have and wondering...
I remembered seeing this great idea and tutorial over at Pile o' Fabric for cross-stitch quilt blocks. This idea seemed to offer the opportunity to combine several things I love: hearts, cross-stitch and my precious Liberty fabric.

For any cross-stitchers reading this, I'm stitching a series of hearts on 50 count Newcastle linen. SLOW going. But I love the delicate effect. The cross stitches in fabric were much faster once I got a  little chain piecing production line working. Then some trimming...


And hey presto! A cross-stitch heart in no time (well compared to the real thing anyway). This is destined to be a cushion for the couch - although I'm not sure anyone will ever be allowed to touch it ;-)


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13 comments:

  1. Adrianne @ On the Windy Side28 November 2012 at 17:03

    I saw the same tutorial and filed it away for later use. Your version is absolutely stunning. Who can go past the liberty/linen combo? I wouldn't let anyone touch that cushion either!

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  2. Kristy @ Quiet Play28 November 2012 at 17:11

    That is such a great idea! Love it! Plus how pretty is your cross stitch work!

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  3. Karyn28 November 2012 at 18:00

    Those blocks are great!

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  4. Jacqui28 November 2012 at 20:35

    Oh my gosh how great are those blocks?! I'm in love!

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  5. marcella29 November 2012 at 04:23

    So beautiful! Love those Liberty prints.

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  6. Cindy29 November 2012 at 05:44

    I'm not sure I would let anyone touch the pillow either! Beautiful.

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  7. Kelly29 November 2012 at 06:49

    That Cross stitch is just beautiful! I have bought myself a pattern and plan to learn at christmas, I think the air may turn blue ;-)

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  8. Laurina29 November 2012 at 07:03

    Can't wait to see those crosses done. The Liberty prints are so lovely.

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  9. moira29 November 2012 at 08:07

    oh my, this is beautiful work

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  10. Kirsten29 November 2012 at 18:58

    This looks gorgeous in the Liberty!

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  11. Nat at Made in Home30 November 2012 at 10:38

    I saw that tutorial and thought it was brilliant, great to see it done!

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  12. Linda @ kokaquilts30 November 2012 at 18:37

    Just love the liberties you have ! the bright blues look great on the white, and the crossstich is a real labour of love!!!
    Linda
    http://kokaquilts.blogspot.co.nz/

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  13. Julie3 December 2012 at 10:05

    Love your cushions - I must get myself some Liberty - it always looks lovely made up.

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