My February family cards are done. While perusing the Stitching Cards website, I spotted a sweet dog pattern that was ideal for my son's birthday. He'd love to own a dog, but isn't in a position to look after one.
This is one of the hardest patterns of theirs that I've done - mainly because of the irregular shapes and holes shared between sections. I felt that the thread I used (a Sulky varigated thread) didn't provide sufficient contrast, so I outlined the various sections in back stitch. I added the frame in gold Anchor thread which is not part of the original pattern. I created a z fold card in A5 size, and decorated with some Papermania patterned paper I've had forever.
The second card for February is a Valentine card for my OH. We always stick to the pretence of anonymity, and this design was perfect.
A much easier pattern to follow. The only complication was working out which holes were for which letter! Again, I've used some Sulky varigated thread, but the black is a machine embroidery thread, and the gold is Anchor. Another z fold A5 card, but this time, I created the background paper using a variety of Distress Ink and stencils.
Stitching cards provide quite a few free patterns which are great to try. You will need access to a printer, or someone who can print for you. The paid patterns are £1.30 each, and you can 'bulk buy' at a cheaper rate. The only issue I have is that they don't do square patterns. I prefer square cards, and while you can use rectangular patterns on a square card, in this case, it would have to be 8 by 8in as the stitched section is quite long. (It would fit on a 5 by 7in, but it wouldn't allow much room for layering.) You could print smaller than the original, but you run the risk of having holes too close together causing holes to join up.
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