Holiday Ideas - Day Twenty-Two - Add Paint to Back Stitch Ornaments

One of the recent trends in Cross Stitch that I like is using stamping and painting to embellish cross stitch and back stitch motifs. Leisure Arts has several leaflets with this theme in mind, and I have designed several free patterns which would be useful for trying this technique. Water color, glitter paint, fabric markers, acrylics - almost any sort of paint that may be used on fabric is suitable for this type of project.

This technique seems to be a perfect fit for creating unique and personalized ornaments. Start small with the simple back stitch ornament design. Then graduate to some larger back stitch motifs. This might be a great way to get the kids involved in a crafty project.

See also:

• Watercolor Painting and Cross Stitch Technique Video Demonstration from About.com Painting
• Fabric Painting Tips from About.com Painting
• Disney's Eeyore Stitch 'N Paint - Leisure Arts
• Leisure Art's DyeNamic Florals
• Stamp 'n Stitch Nature from Leisure Arts