Tasha Sews

Pattern Review: SonofaCrossStitch - Pride Tattoo PDF Pattern I am back with some instant gratification cross stitch. This simple pattern is from SonofaCrossStitch  and is the PDF Pride pattern .  This is a really simple pattern that I bought as a stash buster. I had some 16 count aida purchased during a clearance sale and I used up some of my leftover threads from previous projects. The pattern does have suggested fabric and thread suggestions, should you wish to follow them. It is also available as a kit, which would make nice present.  I have tried various finishing methods for my cross stitch, and decided on trying the felt backing method for a hoop, found in my Cross Stitcher Magazine. It is a neat method and prevents anything showing through from the back of the cross stitch project.  The was a really fun quick project and the PDF pattern is very affordable. I am planning on buying a couple more as they will be excellent travel pr...

Pattern Review: Kwik Sew 3844 I had a remnant from my recent make  and decided to go with a bit of instant gratification. The pattern is Kwik Sew 3844 . For anyone that hasn't seen my previous versions of this pattern , I cut out size medium and made no changes. This ITY knit, picked up from a previous work trip to Boston, is a really stable knit which made this a delight to sew.  I cut out the top one evening and then sewed it up one morning whilst watching the men's wheelchair Wimbledon finals.  I am not  fan of Kwik Sew patterns in general. I don't have anything against them, I am just not drawn to the designs. That said, this is potentially my most sewn TNT pattern ever!  Seeing as I have everything possible about this pattern, this is a short and sweet blog post. You can see my pattern review here .  Next up is another TNT pattern. One that comes in second place in the TNT most sewn! Happy Sewing