Cross Stitch Finish: Spring Awakens

Last week on Friday, I decided I needed to get some cross stitch items finished. With all that has been going on with me personally and health-wise, some things have fallen behind. One thing is finishing my cross stitch pieces. I have several things that need to be fully finished.

I prioritized Spring things as I was changing out my Valentines things to Spring things.

I finishes Spring Awakens right after writing last week’s cross stitch update. I decided I’d really like this in my Spring dough bowl so I finished it first.

I started by trimming it down.

I found this fabric for the backing. I thought it was perfect.

I put interfacing on the back of the stitched piece. Then I cut a larger piece of backing and batting. I did a cross-hatch design on the back.

Then, with right side together, I stitched around the piece, leaving an opening at the bottom.

I trimmed everything down, even the corners, then turned it right sides out.

I stuffed it with a combo of Poly-fil and crushed walnut shells. Then I used a ladder stitch to close the opening.

I picked a yarn that matched. I cut three long lengths and then braided them together.

Once it was braided, I hand stitched it into place.

Here it is all finished…I’m pleased with how it turned out.

I’m glad I stitched this one…it’s so cute and Springy. I’m so ready for Spring. I did not put the string from the wagon to the male bunny. I still have grandkids around who like to touch things. That string would be a big temptation. I’ll add it in a couple of years once the kiddos grow up a bit.