Friday, 3 May 2013

rabbiting on


Hundreds of little stitches became, a cross stitch rabbit. Or maybe a hare. I love hares. A few visit our garden to play in the early mornings.

They aren't always the most welcome visitors as they feast on new plants and vegetables, but thankfully these are an obliging bunch and leave well alone.

Anyway, I digress. Back to the rabbit. I found this lovely pattern on pinterest designed by hancock's house of happy. It was a pleasure to complete and was thoroughly addictive.

I chose different colours and used two strands of embroidery thread on 14ct aida.

I wanted the finished piece to be larger than the original pattern so i scaled up. Each square on the pattern became four, one wider and one taller so the pattern grew to scale. The finished rabbit is 19cm by 22cm.

I'm going to have it framed but need a little advice. How do I iron it to remove the creases without damaging the stitches. To steam or not to steam?

Any tips from you crafty souls would be greatly appreciated.
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  1. Unknown3 May 2013 at 20:40

    I love the washi tape and the cross stitch rabbit - too cute!

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  2. Anonymous3 May 2013 at 20:47

    Oh that is just TOO cute! I really love the designs within the rabbit too. How gorgeous. Can't offer any help on the ironing dilemma though, I'm afraid...

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    1. the linen cloud3 May 2013 at 23:09

      Thank you ... the designs inside the rabbit are so lovely ... I was so addicted to finishing each one ... I kept saying to myself 'just a little bit more' ... I am so pleased to see it finished ... Bee xx

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  3. Plain Jane3 May 2013 at 20:47

    Ooh I'm not sure how you would approach that crease - I think I'd be tempted to do it from the back but place a tea towel over first. Do you realise you have used the same colours as you have in your header? It's going to look fab framed x Jane

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    1. the linen cloud3 May 2013 at 23:11

      Thanks Jane ... I didn't realise ... thanks for noticing ... they are just colours I am drawn too ... they are lovely and muted ... Bee xx

      PS Thanks for ironing advice ... x

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  4. Tracey3 May 2013 at 20:51

    Can't help you on advice but it looks lovely.

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    1. the linen cloud3 May 2013 at 23:11

      Thanks Tracey ... have a lovely weekend ... Bee xx

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  5. forgetmenotsblue3 May 2013 at 20:56

    Wow amazing bunny. It's so intricate and neat :)

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  6. sweetpea family3 May 2013 at 22:56

    I would try the same as Plain Jane a light iron on the back with a cloth in between but back to your rabbit it's adorable x

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    1. the linen cloud3 May 2013 at 23:14

      Thanks so much ... I am delighted to have finished it ... Bee xx

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  7. Anonymous3 May 2013 at 22:57

    Hi Bee, I stumbled across your blog and x-stitch rabbit. It's gorgeous. I used to do a lot of x-stitch and was told to lay the work face down on a towel and press from the back. This helps the stitches from being flattened. Use steam and a dry pressing cloth or dry and damp pressing cloth. I used to get most of mine framed so any remaining creases usually disappeared when they were stretched. Hope this helps.
    Chris

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    1. the linen cloud3 May 2013 at 23:13

      Thank you very much for popping by and for your advice ... I will try it out over the weekend ... Bee x

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  8. ButterandBuntings4 May 2013 at 02:48

    So pretty, lovely colours! I cant offer you advice as I have no idea myself. xx

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  9. lindsey4 May 2013 at 08:10

    beautiful, I love the hearts in the pattern. Have a great weekend! x

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  10. gilly4 May 2013 at 08:18

    Oh WOW, Bee, it's beautiful. Love the colours you've chosen - I think you've just inspired me to pick up cross-stitch again :-)
    I'd give is a light steam on the wrong side with a slightly damp tea towel, but the framing should help to stretch out any creases too. Can't wait to see it framed. Great job, well done :-)
    Have a lovely weekend
    Xx

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  11. Ladybird Diaries4 May 2013 at 09:33

    Your cross stitch is just beautiful, I love it! I usually iron my cross stitch on reverse with a cotton tea towel over the top of it, I don't use steam. I find I ave to do this quite a few times to help get the creases out although I can never get it completely crease free! It has never been a problem though because when t comes back from the framers all the creases are always out because I think they stretch the work prior to framing it. Gorgeous work.
    M x

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  12. Hazel4 May 2013 at 09:49

    Oh my wow! Bee that's gorgeous. I love the colours... so creative and so much fun!

    Hazel xxx

    P.S I also have that washi tape.. I love it! ;)

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  13. The Pampered Sparrow4 May 2013 at 10:36

    Oooh! It looks wonderful, you've done a great job. I've not attempted ironing any of my cross stitch pieces yet, but the advice above, about ironing with a cloth on the back makes sense. :) xx

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  14. Stins4 May 2013 at 15:59

    Wonderful! Love it... those colors and pattern!

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  15. Vintage Sheet Addict4 May 2013 at 20:58

    I love the colours you've chosen, sorry cant help on the ironing.....I usually burn holes in everything anyway!!! :) x

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  16. Jen4 May 2013 at 22:45

    Love your hare Bee! I recently stumbled across an ancient embroidery book with some amazing pieces in it, which is tempting me, along with you cross stitch to have a go at creating something! Thanks for the inspiration! X

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  17. Heather 5 May 2013 at 10:10

    It's lovely Bee. it will look great framed. Be careful if you iron it!! Heather x

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  18. Helene5 May 2013 at 14:53

    This is really pretty, well done! Love the tape too!
    Enjoy the rest of your week-end.

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  19. Gillian Roe5 May 2013 at 21:20

    It's beautiful! I love hares and rabbits, and thankfully we don't see many of them eating the plants round here, it's too built up.

    Use a hot steam iron but place a towel between the iron and the embroidery. You don't want to flatten the stitches. And iron the reverse side. I got some embroidery framed for about £30 and it was worth every penny, much better than anything I could've done myself. xx

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  20. Helen - sittinginthekitchensink5 May 2013 at 22:09

    Beautiful bunny! I haven't attempted any cross stitch for a long time but I think you may have inspired me. This could be the perfect welcome home pressie for a rabbit-mad friend that's been abroad for a few years. Hadn't heard of Hancock's house either - thank you for the intro!
    I see you've had lots of ironing advice already - I was going to echo the rest - iron on the back, and use a tea towel! Do share pics once it's done and framed! Have you got a spot on the wall picked out for it already?

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  21. Crafted by Carly6 May 2013 at 12:45

    What a cute bunny! I'd love to give cross stitch a try one of these days.
    Carly
    x

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  22. Mezz7 May 2013 at 11:39

    wow! so very very clever! ive never cross stitched before, it look so time consuming! (im one of those gen y need to do it now or not at all crafters at times!!) your rabbit is beautiful.. mezzx

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  23. Ashley cramp7 May 2013 at 16:33

    Bee thats a stunning project you have worked....I would iron it the way 'chris anonymous' says thats good advice....xxx

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  24. Mel @ Coal Valley View14 May 2013 at 05:09

    Oh Bee, this is absolutely beautiful!!! I remember when you started and am amazed you have already finished it. I hope you will give us a sneaky peek when it is all framed up. Mel x

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Bee x

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