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Sunday, May 13, 2018

#CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA--CROSS STITCHED PATRIOTIC PATCHWORK FLAG

Memorial Day is two weeks away, plenty of time to whip up this cute patriotic patchwork flag to celebration the day. 

 Materials:
3" x 4" white or ecru perforated paper
floss as indicated in Color Key plus black for backstitching
#24 tapestry needle
2" pinback
jewelry glue
scissors

 1. Using three strands floss, cross stitch the design centered on the perforated paper following the chart.

 2. Backstitch with one strand black floss.

 3. Trim perforated paper to one hole from edge of stitching.

 4. Glue pin to back of stitching.

 5. Wear with pride!
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4 comments:

Angela Adams said...

Perfect to display in a window at home in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day. Thanks for the post.

May 14, 2018 at 4:37 PM
ANASTASIA POLLACK said...

Thanks for stopping by, Angela!

May 14, 2018 at 8:24 PM
Beaj said...

Thanks for the design..I posted your link on my Cross stitch board for our American members.
http://www.crossstitchplace.com

May 15, 2018 at 6:11 PM
ANASTASIA POLLACK said...

Thanks so much, Beaj!

May 15, 2018 at 8:09 PM

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