2021 Youth Theme Cross Stitch

 

Well, everyone is getting ready for General Conference -- and for a lot of us, that means getting a little project ready!

I have made up a Cross Stitch pattern for the 2021 Youth theme in two different variations -- one with the full reference, and one with the shorter motto. Either would be a really fun project to do while you're trying not to fall asleep... I mean, listening to Conference. haha

If you click on either image in this post, it will take you to the Google drive PDF. If you make either project, please PLEASE let me know -- I'd love to see it done up! And if you are on Instagram, I'd love to see it there if that's easier for you.

Have fun stitching! And HAPPY CONFERENCE -- I can't wait!!

Love at Home - FREE Cross Stitch Chart

When I came up with my Love at Home quilt (see THIS post!), I actually came up with the cross stitch chart first! Since I like the orientation of my quilts to be vertical, I knew I didn't want to do it this way; but I absolutely LOVE orienting my cross stitch patterns horizontally, and I knew it would be such a pretty and fun project for General Conference!

HERE is the link to the project. And just a few tips:

• It is best to print out the actual page -- the web version is showing up kind of funny. 
• I will just be using the DMC floss I have on hand, so I didn't include separate colors. Just use your best judgment and choose colors YOU like! 
• I love the idea of using 3 threads over on the linen -- I think the 28 count will be what I'm using. 
• The measurements I give are the finished size of the project, plus 3 spaces all around -- please add at least a couple of inches on all sides if you are mounting this project in a frame, like I will.
• If you are new to Cross Stitch -- please see these general Cross Stitch instructions (click HERE). I made them for a different project a few years ago, but they are good for all projects.
• And if this is intimidating for you, or just not quite what you're looking for -- there are some more charts you can view HERE if you'd like to do something different!

Have fun stitching this up -- I would LOVE for you to tag me on Instagram if you do! My username there is @smileynannn -- you can click HERE to go straight to my page.

And I'm sure we'll ALL have a wonderful General Conference. I can't wait!!

Love at Home Quilt

At the beginning of the year -- before the End of Life As We Know It, aka Coronavirus Quarantine -- our quilt group (Nebo Modern Quilters) challenged us to make a project with a house block that we designed ourselves. As a pattern designer, this challenge was RIGHT up my alley -- but I've already made a couple, so I wasn't super interested right at first.

One night, I didn't have anything pressing, and decided to just see what happened. I almost immediately came up with this idea, then had a few more -- proving that creativity ITSELF is inspiring! I loved this first idea best, though, and pursued it as fast as I could. I figured out just how much of everything I would need, cut out my teensy little squares, and then... just let it simmer for a little bit.

Since last Saturday was National Quilting Day, I took the day to kickstart my project. It was so much fun that I just couldn't stop! And by Thursday night, I had this quilt top to share on Instagram:

Isn't that fun?! It was SOOO much fun to do!! I actually had the idea to make a couple more little hearts above the chimney, so that will be reflected in another little project I will reveal TOMORROW!! But for now, let me leave you with this little cliffhanger... THIS is what my back will look like (without the lines showing where the 4" border will need to be):

Isn't that so exciting?!?! I can't wait to get started -- the challenge is "due" in April!!