I’ve been digging the kitsch of the embroidered cross-stitch lately. Whether it’s used in the traditional manner, sewn onto a knit or crocheted piece as embellishment, or stitched ironically onto an unintended for fabric — it’s easy for a hand-stitched “X” to mark the crafty spot!
My favorite haunt these days is at home with my family, which lends itself perfectly to a play on words worthy of the Halloween decor season. Here’s a simple project that whips up wickedly quick making it an easy ode to your Haunt Sweet Haunt. Here’s how:
Place fabric in hoop. Using chart below as a guide, cross-stitch letters onto fabric. If you’re using web fabric as shown, keep in mind that grid lines won’t be perfectly symmetrical — no worries, just fudge it as necessary! Press if fabric bunches at all from stitching.
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Cut fabric down so it’s about a 1″/2.5 cm or so larger than the inside of your frame. Using glue gun and either a Hot Glue Gun Helper or other spatula to press down fabric securely (without burning your fingers), adhere fabric to inside lip of frame taking care to stretch piece as you go.
Hang on wall or add to a spooky vignette on your mantel!
It was so fun meeting some YarnYAYers IRL. Thanks to all who were able to come out to the YarnYAY! studio Open House, and to all who continue to support my small business! 💓...
This just in: pre-sales for our 2023 Pride Box are now open (link in @vickiehowell bio)! This year's box features items from queer and ally-owned businesses including:
* 11 (inclusive pride flag) shades of Teacup Pigtails yarn from @oinkpigments
*Inclusivity (knit) Scarf and Intersectionality (crochet) Scarf patterns, by me
* Don't Standby canvas and vegan leather tote from @lanternpress
* Rainbow Pins from @battlebornpins
* Safe Space sticker from @ownyourpridemo
A percentage of proceeds from this box will go to benefit @outyouth, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in central Texas.
We're continuing the celebration of YarnYAY!'s 5th anniversary, by entering every single subscriber to the May Box into a giveaway of FIVE, great prizes:
👉Grand Prize: 6 mo subscription ($244 value)
👉2nd prize: Choice of Shawl Kit (summer love knit scarf & gumdrop crochet scarf kit)
👉3rd prize: Hello Bargello prize - Any Kit up to $75 in value
👉4th prize: Vickie Howell Aqua Wooden Swift ($75 value)
👉5th prize: Hank of Urth Yarns 16 Worsted
If you're already one of our monthly subscriber, then you don't need to do a thing. You're already entered to win. If you're, though, subscribe at yarnyay.com (link in bio).
New to YarnYAY? Get 15% off your first box with code FIRSTYAY15
We're readying the studio for this weekend's YarnYAY! Open House. Will you be joining us? See below for details!
Psst... fans of fellow Buda-based businesses! We're sharing some of that community love. The first 20 people who mention @clubpilatesbuda @mercantileatmillandgrain or @budasreddoor will get a hand-crocheted scrunchie!
STUDIO OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
WHAT: Come celebrate YarnYAY!’s 5th anniversary and enjoy…
👀 A look at our cute space
🥂 Bubbly beverages & light snacks
🧶 Pop-up shop of yarn, kits & more
🧘🏽 Hangout and knit/crochet time in our comfy sitting area
🩳 YarnYAY! Trunk Show
✂️ Make your own stitch marker station
...and more!