The other day on periscope, I gave a sneak peek at a project I was starting. I finished it shortly after that sneak peek and I can’t wait to show you this cross stitch monogram on wood. Those old reclaimed window sashes are now a fun piece of decor on my mantel!
I started by lining up the wood pieces side by side and used wood glue to attach the trim to a piece of plywood. I clamped them in place for about twenty-four hours to be sure the glue had dried completely.
Using graph paper, I drew the pattern for a cross-stitch monogram {I found a monogram online and used it as a guideline}. I used four squares by four squares for each X and proportionately added length and width.
I centered the letter on the trim and taped it in place then drilled through the points of each X …
… and removed the paper.
Where the points fell between the wood, I just drilled as well as I could into the space. Once all the holes were drilled, I used a sanding sponge to get rid of all the rough edges.
Using a plastic tapestry needle, I cross-stitched through all the holes …
… until I had a lower case cross-stitch monogram. The pattern I chose is sort of calligraphy style and my kids think it looks like a backwards six but I like it.
This reclaimed piece is a fun addition to my mantel and a great reminder of the junking trip through Texas where I found this wood.
For more cross stitch inspiration, be sure to check out my cross stitched heart on wood …
… and my cross stitched joy sign.
I love the heart, and the monogram is such a cool idea!
This is so cute! But my favourite is definitely the heart. So lovely. Thank you for sharing – Veronika | Tickled Pink Confetti
I love this idea! There are so many things you can do with it to personalize the art to your specific decor. Wonderful artwork!
Oh wow – I never would have thought to do cross-stich on wood. What a fun idea! We always have scrap beadboard laying around that I never know what to do with. Oh the possibilities!
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This is such a unique idea! I love the colors of the different sashes. Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend! 🙂
Nice work! That’s a creative spin off of embroidery. I have been drawn to the ‘hand stitched’ look lately. I have been researching embroidery a bit and hope to learn some stitches soon. Your project caught my eye. 🙂
What a cute idea!! I love this and can’t wait to try it! :o)