January 29, 2013

Liz makes over-sized cross stitch art

Late last night and early this morning, I whipped this baby up. I saw this one awhile back and new I had to make an attempt at replicating it. Mine is different in that my attempt is off-centered and quite a bit smaller, but that's okay. My fabric didn't stay as stretched as I would have liked it to, but I think it still has potential to look nice on my wall.

 I made a grid on the back of my canvas and drew the Xs in, then I started cross stitching! It was pretty easy, except for the threading-my-embroidery-needle-with-yarn part. I would like to do other designs as well as work on bettering my technique, but I think as a first-timer, I did alright.
 What do you think? Have you ever cross stitched before?

Love, Liz

33 comments:

  1. Juliette LauraJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    So clever! What a unique art piece!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  2. Ennaihc DoohJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Very cool, I've never seen anything like it! xx

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  3. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    This is very cool..I especially love the grey and white you chose. I've had cross stitching on the brain A LOT lately, and have been seeing it everywhere!
    You may have inspired me to give it a shot!
    xo
    Sarah
    http://atticLace.blogspot.com

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    1. Liz LewisJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks Sarah! Cross stitching is pretty fun; I can't wait to get better at it!
      Liz

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  4. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    such a cute idea!

    xo - heather
    This Life Is Yours Blog

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Thanks for your nice comment on my blog,but your project looks pretty good too!Very cool idea!

    xoxo

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  6. EmilyJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I love it! It's such a modern take on cross stitching. You did a fabulous job!

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  7. Brewed TogetherJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Very interesting and will make a great addition to your wall! Looks great! :)

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  8. ZudokiJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I have seen that around before! It looks great~
    I have never tried to cross stitch before and I never really had thoughts of doing it, but seeing this canvas sort of makes me want to attempt it! (:

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    1. Liz LewisJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:14 PM

      You should try it! It was a whole lot of fun.
      Liz

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  9. EleanorJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    What a fabulous idea! It takes cross stitch to a whole other level!

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  10. DaschaJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Nice!!

    xoxo
    Dash!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    So cute! I once saw one over sized cross stitch in a canvas like the ones to paint. I wanted to do, but I did you know were to stich? Did you draw very softly first?

    Kisses

    http://thedailymiacis.blogspot.pt/

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    1. Liz LewisJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      Thank you Sofia! On the back of the canvas I made a grid and drew the Xs there, instead of on the front of the canvas.
      Liz

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  12. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    So cute. Once you hang it, I would love to see it in the room.

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    1. Liz LewisJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks so much! The last picture is of it hanging in our dining room, but soon after that picture was taken I moved it above our (small and unsightly) television. I'll try and take more pictures.
      Liz

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  13. Shannah @ Just Us FourJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    This is such a neat idea! I think it turned out really nicely. I am sure it is going to look even better once you find a spot for it in your home.

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    1. Liz LewisJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks Shannah! Oh, it will have to suffice above my unsightly television for now.
      Liz

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  14. JFloColmanJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    really cool!

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  15. Hena TayebJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I have cross stitched before but never like this.. I love the idea.

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  16. NatalieJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I have always wanted to do this!

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  17. lauralcharlesFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    That's really good! I would like to try it too... Pinning it for sure!

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