Monday, April 20, 2015

Earth Love Cross-Stitch Pin


I stitched North America first,
then headed south.
If you follow my blog, you've probably noticed that cross-stitch is one of my favorite crafts. This week, I'm celebrating Earth Day with this cute little cross-stitch pin. The original design was just a plain globe, but I decided it needed something extra. After a little experimentation, I came up with the bright pink heart that's floating in the Atlantic Ocean.

To make your own Earth Love Cross-Stitch Pin, just follow the chart below or click here to download and print a copy. I stitched mine, which is 1¾" in diameter, on 18-count white Aida with two strands of DMC floss (see the chart). The pin setting is from the Etsy shop Kailea. I use these settings a lot; they're easy to assemble, and they give the embroidery a nice finished look.

If you'd like to make a larger Earth Love cross-stitch that you can frame, use 11-count Aida instead of 18-count. The finished piece will be about 2¼" in diameter, and you can frame it in a little embroidery hoop.

Earth Love Cross-Stitch Chart     ©2015 Kathleen Berlew

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  1. Lorna BrighurstApril 21, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    This is great, thank you for sharing it with us. Would you have any objection to me using the chart for a crochet square? I would link back to you for credit

    http://cro-doodles.blogspot.co.nz/

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    1. Kathleen BerlewApril 21, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      I would love to see my Earth Love chart adapted to a crochet square! Thank you in advance for linking back to my blog and giving me design credit.

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  2. Danielle SieroApril 23, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    That turned out so cute! Thanks so much for linking up with Idea Box. :)

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  3. thepaintedapron.comApril 23, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    So so cute Kathleen!
    Jenna

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  4. Bella@artclubblogApril 23, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    How lovely!

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  5. Linda KilsdonkApril 25, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    This is so so so precious! It has been some years since I've done any counted cross stitch, but I am going to be stitching up our beautiful world. Thank you so much for sharing with us! Smiles, Linda at Paper Seedlings

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    1. Kathleen BerlewApril 26, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      I'm so glad you like it, Linda. I hope you enjoy your return to cross-stitching!

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  6. Kimberly LewisApril 27, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    This looks so incredible! I'm always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls

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