4th of July Cross Stitch

Another one of my favorite hobbies is cross stitch. I have been stitching since before my daughter was born, so about 13 years. I have several favorite designers but for this post, I am sharing from Brittercup Designs, specifically the Britty Kitty Monthly Series. I love these monthly designs, as they are very simple to follow and can be completed in a weekend. Completing the entire series ensures a pretty piece to adorn your walls year-round! These kitties are also always marked with a pink heart on their bottom. So cute!

For the month of July, I stitched the "Hide -n- Seek" kitty with watermelon pieces. I used 18 count white Aida fabric and strands from The Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works and Crescent Colours. It took about 15 hours to complete this piece. I will frame it later, in either a simple white or gold frame.

I have not used these threads in the past and it is recommended to complete each stitch individually for a variegated look. After several attempts, I stitched each stitch from right to left and did not notice too much variegation on the Hide -n- Seek piece. It might be due to the small areas of color, or the way I thread my needle and I have some changes in mind for the August piece to see if there is any noticeable difference.

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