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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sweet Stitches Hand Towels

The art of cross stitching is lost, I say.

LOST!

Okay, that little rant is over. 

These hand towels were my last project for Creative Bloggers Got Talent. I suppose I should have chosen a different project, since I knew deep down that the art of cross stitching has gone by the wayside, but I thought these were soooo cute.




After I had stitched these, I sewed them onto a hand towel and then added a ruffle embellishment on the bottom. 

You know, I don't think people know how long it takes to cross stitch. Let me enlighten you: it takes FOR-EVER. 


Oh well. If you want to try your hand at cross stitching, it is really easy, just really time consuming. 


By the way, I got the patterns for these guys from Wee Little Stitches.

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19 comments:

  1. sip-n-wearApril 10, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    that is so cute! i used to do some stiching when i was younger, but totally forgot how to... but very cute!

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  2. SarahApril 10, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    These are really cute! Thanks for linking up over at The Winthrop Chronicles!

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  3. Robin JohnsonApril 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I use to cross stitch all the time years ago. It may take some time but I always found it a relaxing way to pass the time. Your towels are adorable.

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  4. Jessica - Green PBnJsApril 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    These are adorable! Need the pb&j for my kitchen! :) -Jessica@Greenpbjs.blogspot.com

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  5. Kristin@gratefulbelly.comApril 10, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Those are cute, I haven't done cross stitch for a while, but I used to love doing it when I had time:) I'd love to have you stop by and share this at What's New Wednesday, going now through Saturday night :)

    http://www.gratefulbelly.com/2012/04/whats-new-wednesday-four.html

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  6. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearApril 11, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Cute! I have to admit, I don't cross stitch anymore since I got my embroidery machine. Why cross-stitch when you can embroider and wash dishes at the same time?? haha- these are great, though!! www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  7. SueApril 11, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    These are just about the CUTEST kitchen towels I've ever seen!

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  8. ChristineApril 11, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Oh so CUTE!!!! Great idea!!! They would look fabulous in my kitchen... if ever you want to dispose of them hehe

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!

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  9. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. April 11, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    These are oh too cute! I would LOVE to have you share these at my link party!
    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/04/homemade-by-you-7.html

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  10. Kimberly T.April 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Those are so cute! I really like the salt and pepper towel. I love cross-stitching. I just finished a picture I've been working on for several years (okay I don't do it a lot), so I need to find something new to work on.

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  11. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyApril 11, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Wow, these are SO SO cute!! I love the toast! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  12. UnknownApril 12, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    I love it, and the colors are fabulous! Super cute. Yes, the art of cross stitching is lost. I don't have the patience for it, but, goodness! These are adorable!

    I'd love for you to link them up to Crafty Cousins.
    http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-i-wore-sunday-week-11.html

    ~Natalie @ Crafty Cousins

    Holla! We're your newest followers! :)

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  13. MandyApril 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    So cute! I'm your newest Linky Follower and first time visiting your blog. Off to see the rest of your projects!

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  14. StephanieApril 13, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Really cute! I used to cross-stitch in high school, and even did some in college. But it's been years now! I love your "modern" design :)

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  15. WendyApril 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I don't think cross-stitch has gone by the wayside, there's loads of us out there that still do it, and yes, it does take a long time! These are really lovely, well worth the effort.

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  16. AmandaApril 13, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Oh my goodness, these are just adorable! I love cross stitching, such a calming thing to do. The patterns are so cute, you did a wonderful job on them

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  17. MichelleApril 13, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    These are adorable!! I love cross stitch I am fairly new to it but it is relaxing and I just love the finished look.

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  18. OnnaApril 16, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my goodness! These are super adorable! Love them!

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  19. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    So cute! I love the designs. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!

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