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Little Monsters Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted on Nov 03, 2013

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Little Monsters Cross Stitch Pattern
Perfect for playground trading, these collectible buttons have definitely got the upper hand on pester power – your kids will love them! Buttons are available in both plastic and metal varieties. While the plastic ones are a bit cheaper, the metal ones have teeth that grip the fabric better. <i>Designed by: Kerry Morgan</i> Stitch time: 1 hour each Materials - 14 count colored aida, 8x8cm (3 1/4"x3 1/4") piece for each - 29mm (1") Self-Cover buttons - Embroidery floss stitched in 1 or 3 strands in a variety of colors

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Use the chart to make several little monsters.

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To turn the cross stitch into buttons, use the template provided on your self-cover button packaging to cut your aida into a circle, with your stitching in the middle.

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Pull your aida around the button front as tight as you can. We prefer metal self-cover buttons because they have metal teeth to grip your fabric. They are a bit pricier but so much easier to use. It’s worth paying the extra!

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Use your fingernail to tighten and smooth any lumpy areas around the perimeter of your button. Once you’re happy with it, pop the backing into place.

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Use the little monsters cross stitch button as zipper fobs for a pencil case.

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Excerpted with permission from <a href="http://www.d-originals.com/irresistible-gifts-to-cross-stitch">"Irresistible Gifts to Cross Stitch: Inspired Designs and Patterns for Hand-Stitched Projects to Make and Give"</a> by Editors Of CrossStitcher Magazine and published by Design Originals.

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