Do you remember this xstitch project?
The complete set of 12 zodiac signs (kit – Vervaco) that I stitched from 2015 – 2016, completing the set of 12 in June 2016. The kit contained all 12 charts, but 14 count aida & threads to stitch just one design. I therefore chose to stitch on 20 count aida, and chose my own blues & browns. Each design finished at 9cm x 9cm and I put these away in a drawer, knowing that one day I would set to work on finishing them in a patchwork.
The time has come (only 4 and a half years later!).
I have trimmed the aida squares down to the required size, and spent 2 very pleasant afternoons in my sewing room preparing fabrics for my blocks.
This is the block I’ll be making, and the zodiac squares will be the central patch of each. Fingers crossed everything comes together nicely!
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Great idea, they’ll look great in those blocks
I hope so ^^
Those are great. Can’t wait to see the finished project! xo
thanks Michelle ^^ Hopefully progress will be fairly swift.
Your choice of block looks perfect to highlight those x-stitch squares – it’s going to look really good.
thanks Lynn ^^ I might add different fabrics when I get to the sashing part, or I might stick with the two blues . . . as usual, I’ll be making it up as I go along.
I Do remember these zodiac cross stitches. Stunning, and the block design you have chosen is perfect combination of two lovely crafts. Waiting with anticipation for this finish. You have inspired me once again.
hope you find more time to blog about crafting this year!
Absolutely
That’s going to look great! The block is very graphic and striking, and the detail of the cross stitch in the centre will give it lots of extra interest.
I love these cross stitch designs and am really quite impatient (now I’ve finally begun) to see this quilt flung over the sofa.
I can’t wait to see the first block Claire! The colors are perfect, and the block allows the cross stitch to be the star.
thanks Kathy ^^ I did Wonder whether to use browns because of the browns in cross stitch, but have kept to blue and added grey because it just felt right.
I think this is the first time I have seen this cross stitch, and I love how you plan on finishing it.
thanks Cathy ^^ I’m going to set to work assembling blocks this afternoon, but will take my time and enjoy the process. No rush!
Love the folded corners block – it is perfect for this project. Love your color choices 🙂
Love your project
These are lovely Claire will look forward to seeing your progress. xx