Valentines

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Designed by: Mary Cosgrove
Skill Level: Beginner Design size: about 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"

There's nothing more heart-warming than the thought of a guardian angel watching over you. This friendly angel can be cross stitched as a gift or a personal reminder of love, care, and cheer any time of year.

Materials needed: 

• Kreinik Fine #8 Braid in 002 Gold, 003 Red
• 14-count soft white perforated paper and gold perforated paper
• DMC embroidery floss in 151 Very Light Dusty Rose, 310 Black, 433 Brown, 754 Peach Flesh, 3806 Lt Cyclamen Pink
• Beacon
• Fabri-Tac
• Permanent Adhesive
• 1" gold pin back
• scissors
• #24 Tapestry needle

Instructions: 

Each square on the chart equals one fabric thread.

1. Center and stitch angel with heart on 3" x 3" square of 14-count white perforated paper following the color key.

- Use two strands for cross stitching
- Using one strand of Fine #8 Braid in 002, add cross stitches for crown on angel. Add wings in back and half cross stitches, in directions indicated.
- Using one strand of Fine #8 Braid in 003, add cross stitches for large heart and hearts on dress. Add backstitches to outline collar, waistband, and pleats on bottom of dress. Using one strand of black embroidery floss, work back stitches to outline and for facial features

2. Using scissors, trim around edges of stitched angel, leaving a one square border of perforated paper all around

- Glue wrong stitched side of 14-count soft white perforated paper to white side of matching 14-count gold perforated paper. Trim edges to match stitched piece when dry.
- Glue 1" pin back to center of back of pin. Let dry.

Alternate finishing: make into a magnet, or attach felt on the back to make as an ornament.

Printing Instructions:

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Cross Stitch Project Designed by Pam Kellogg using sparkling Kreinik Threads

Design size: 47w x 56h, or about 3 1/4” x 4” when stitched on on 14-count fabric

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Metallic Thread as listed in color key,
• DMC embroidery floss as listed in color key,
• 9” x 10” piece of 14-ct White Aida by Zweigart,
• #24 Tapestry needle

Instructions:
Each square on the chart equals one fabric thread. Stitch the design centered on your fabric. Use two strands of floss or one strand of Braid for cross stitching. Use one strand of Braid or floss for backstitching.
Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. 

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Knot

Designed by: Susan Davis of AuntSusie's House
Skill Level: Intermediate

Punchneedle is like making hundreds of tiny knots, coloring in lines on fabric with thread. The thinner Kreinik metallic threads like Blending Filament are easy to use with punchneedles, and they add a touch of sparkle to make your design more exciting. This month we feature a quick little project that would make a sweet Valentine's gift or wedding present.

Materials needed: 

• 3-strand punch needle
• piece of weavers cloth,
• 9" x 9"
• 4-inch Susan Bates Hoopla Hoop
• Kreinik Blending Filament in 032, 015HL, 003V, 092
• DMC embroidery floss in White, 367 Green, 743 Yellow, 815 Red
• Weeks Dye Works 1138 Sophie's Pink
• For finishing as a locket, we used Satin Ribbon: 1/8" x 24" and Antique Silver Locket (By Jupiter! Inc.®)
• For finishing in a box, we used Locket Box: small (2 5/8" x 2 5/8" x 2") by Provo Craft: Home Accents
• Small scrap of perfect mount matte board
• Fray check
• Pencil

Instructions:

Click here to download the FREE instructions for this design. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print this file. 

Mary gives us another great plastic canvas pin project with this quick Valentine’s Day project. The red and purple metallics are so festive!

Materials needed:

• QuickCount® 10-count plastic canvas by Uniek*
• Kreinik Heavy (#32) Braid 002 Gold, 003 Red
• Kreinik 1/8” Ribbon 012HL Purple Hi Lustre
• DMC Embroidery floss 3689 Mauve
• FabriTac™ Permanent Adhesive by Beacon™
• Scissors
• Plastic Canvas needle (No. 18)
• Backing material: fabric, perforated paper, card stock, etc.
• Pinback

Instructions:

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Designed by: Sue & Suzanne
Skill Level: Beginner

Kids will enjoy this creative craft project (keep the materials on hand for any snow-days when school has been cancelled), or teens can use it to make a locker mirror. Personalize the mirror with favorite colors or school colors.

Materials needed:

• a mirror form from a craft store or discount store
• Treasure Tape 1" roll
• scrap papers
• Beadlets®
• Kreinik metallic 1/8" Ribbon and other embellishments as desired
• shallow pan, pot or tray

Instructions: 

1. Patch entire surface of mosaic mirror with pieces of Treasure Tape, peeling back tape's protective liner as you go.

2. With scissors, trim around heart frame to remove excess tape.

3. Tear scrap papers into small bits and adhere randomly to mirror, alternating colors. Apply other embellishments as desired.

4. Place mirror in large pan and pour Beadlets® over remaining exposed tape areas.

5. Apply ribbon around edges of mirror by adhering with trim tape.

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Designed by Pam Kellogg
Stitch count: 24w x 100h or approx 2” x 8”

Stitch a sweet token of friendship or love for Valentine's Day, anniversary, birthday, or any occasion.

Materials needed:

• Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid 3202
• Kreinik Silk Mori: 7173, 323, 0324, 0325, 0423, 0433, 0523, 0524, 0525
• 24-count stitchband in white (Zweigart brand) or similar fabric
• #24 Tapestry needle
• scissors

Instructions:
Each square on the chart equals two fabric threads, so stitch this design over two threads centered on your stitchband fabric. Use two strands of Silk Mori or one strand of Braid according to the color key. Use One strand of Braid or Mori for backstitching.

Printing Instructions:
To download the instructions for this project, click here.