35 Alternatives to framing cross stitch

Give mason jars a new lease of life and create a great storage tool for your sewing room

Ideas for using small motifs - cake toppers, lid mounting and card making

These can be resized to suit any pattern and make great christmas ornaments

Stitch on wood is a durable alternative

You can even backstitch on wood, just not fractionals.

For extra special gifts, perhaps make themed tags as a clue to what's inside

Door hangers dont have to just be spooky, they could be for every season

Check your tables mark free

Wear your cross stitch with a fun bracelet pattern

No material will be left unstitched

How wonderful to sit on your porch on a beautiful stitched rocker

teach the kids stitching with these animal cards

No need for mounting, stitch directly onto the card

Stitch directly onto a laser cut wooden pennant for instant kitchen décor

Even vegtables can be stitched

Pick from a whole host of designs to stitch on coasters

You'll be looking at your sweaters in a whole new way

I love the combination of soft embroidery threads and leather

Perfect for using boarders and sampler sections

Such a simple but effective idea

Clip your patterns and turn them into cards

Stitch directly onto thick laser cut felt pennants

This can be used to make decorations for every occasion

Make sure everyone sees your stitch work with a fun cushion

Kids bedrooms can be quickly themed with canvas

Look for jumpers with a clear weave pattern

These are a great use for boarder designs

The canvas can be turned to every holiday

Soft to puncture for stitches

Classy stitched pumpkin version

Any wood can be stitched with patience and a drill

Look for woven seats and backs to upcycle chairs with embroidery

This would work well indoors or outside

Painted wood and yarn make a great textureal combination

So small scale with wood and stitches and make jewellery