Stitch up a whole new alphabet with Fat Quarter Shop’s exclusive new Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet Downloadable PDF pattern! With two letter sizes and multiple bonus frames, you’ll be saying a lot with your stitches. The pattern also includes four fun projects and we have video tutorials for each of them!
The pattern comes as a low-cost downloadable PDF pattern that includes charts for the full alphabet in two different sizes and three frame options for accents. You can spell out names, initials and more!
Kimberly monogrammed a project bag, stitched up some home decor and stitched on one of her Gingham on the Go Bags. To help you get started, she filmed a video tutorial for each of her projects. All of these projects are included in the pattern!
How to Stitch on the Gingham on the Go Bags
These bags are woven and durable which makes for easy stitching! Kimberly stitched on the small Gingham on the Go Bag, and she went for a monochromatic look to match the bag perfectly. You can stitch anything you like on your bags to make them specific to you! We’ll show you what you need to achieve this finish.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Kimberly shows you how to stitch on the Gingham On The Go Bags in this video tutorial! She breaks down how to start your stitching using the loop method, and then shows you how to finish your stitches so the back looks nice and tidy.
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Supplies You’ll Need
- Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet PDF Pattern
- AuriFloss 2630
- Gingham on the Go 3 Piece Project Bag Set
- Pat’s Favorite Tapestry Needles Size 26
- Omnigrid 4″ Needlecraft Scissors
How to Chart a Cross Stitch Monogram
Kimberly charted her own cross stitch monogram using the Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet pattern. Using the diagrams in the pattern, it’s easy to customize your cross stitch. The pattern includes graph paper to help you create your own design.
Watch the Video Tutorial
In this tutorial, Kimberly walks you through the steps of charting your own monogram!
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Supplies You’ll Need
To stitch up your own monogram just like Kimberly, we have a list of all the supplies you need! You can use any floss colors you have at home. We recommend using contrasting colors to really make it pop.
How to Make a Cross Stitch Monogram Zipper Bag
For finishing, Kimberly sewed her monogram stitched piece into a zipper bag she can use as a project bag! It looks lovely sewn up in Apricot & Ash by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. To sew up the bag, Kimberly filmed a video tutorial. You don’t need a pattern for the bag. She shows you every step!
Watch the Video Tutorial
With just four prints, her cross stitch, and sewing machine, Kimberly is ready to go and stitch up this adorable bag!
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Supplies You’ll Need
If you are going to finish your monogram by making it into a bag, you will need some additional supplies!
- Ivory 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports
- DMC 352
- Four fat quarters from Apricot & Ash by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics
- Chartreuse 24″ Handbag Zipper by ByAnnie
- Soft and Stable White Project Pack Stabilizer by ByAnnie
How to stitch the Home Sign and Frame
Kimberly used the large letter size and the Laurel Wreath frame to stitch up this sweet sign for her home! You can find this layout included in the Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet pattern.
Watch the Video Tutorial
Supplies You’ll Need
Kimberly gave her stitches a rustic finish in neutral tones for a piece that can fit in anywhere. It would be easy to change this look for your home and match your finishing to your own personal style.
- Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet PDF Pattern
- Two skeins of DMC 535
- Mushroom 28 Count Lugana by Zweigart
- .5 yard of Apricot & Ash Cloud Ticking Stripe Yardage
- 16″ x 20″ Pres-On Mounting Sticky Board
- Hobby Lobby Whitewashed Framed Wood Wall Decor
Stitch the Cross Stitch Alphabet Sampler
The Cross Stitch Alphabet Sampler is a great way to practice stitching your letters before making something personal. The chart includes capital letters in a large size and a small size. The font sizes work well with one another so feel free to stitch with both. This layout is included in the Volume 1 Cross Stitch Pattern!
Watch the Video Tutorial
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Supplies You’ll Need
- Volume 1 Cross Stitch Alphabet PDF Pattern
- Whitewashed Board 14 Count Aida by Fabric Flair
- Ten skeins of Blackboard by Weeks Dye Works
- 1/2 yard Essex Linen Light Blue by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
- Two pieces of 16″ x 20″ Pres-On Mounting Sticky Board
- Hobby Lobby 16” x 20” Gray Wood Wall Frame
Share with #FQSCrossStitchAlphabet
We would love to see and share your projects! Share your pieces with us by posting on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to tag @fqsxstitch and use #FQSCrossStitchAlphabet so we can see your work!
Happy Stitching!
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