It's Personal: Personalized Cross Stitch Pieces

5 May 2011 Author: Nicole Ratzlaff

There is something special about giving and receiving a personalized gift, maybe because it is one of a kind or maybe because it is made from the heart.  One of the many products you can personalize into a memorable keepsake are Cross-Stitched items.  There are lots of occasions you could do this for, maybe a wedding or a birth of a child, documenting family history, or a graduation to name a few.  

Babies and Weddings:
With the birth of a child you could Cross-Stitch name and birth date onto an afghan, quilt, birth record or banner.  Other baby items you could Cross-Stitch onto might be bibs, a growth chart or a wall hanging.



These same types of ideas could be used for a wedding by personalizing items with the new couples names and wedding date, or even completing something in their wedding colors or a color that matches their home décor.



Family History:
Other ways you could personalize with Cross-Stitch are to create a family history piece, something with a photo and the family name cross stitched as the photo mat, or something more elaborate like a family tree.


Monograms:
Monograms are very popular, and make a perfect gift for any occasion.  Try adding one to delicate bed linens for Mom, or a bold letter to a throw pillow for Dad.



There are so many things that you can personalize with Cross-Stitch.  The next time you are in need of a gift for a special occasion see if you can incorporate personalized Cross-Stitch into your gift.  Whoever you are creating for will know it came straight from your heart.