Lori's Inexpensive No-Sew Vase Cover - Easy Cross Stitch Project

This tutorial includes basic directions for making a no-sew vase cover using a cross stitched design and a cloth band. You may adjust the measurements to fit your choice of vase, design and cloth band. Once all the materials are assembled, this project can be finished in about thirty minutes.

Materials Needed:

• Plain Vase
• Finished Cross Stitch Design
  The one used for this project is approximately 4 1/2 inch by 2 1/2 inches square, trimmed to within 1" of design. Alter the size of the design as needed to fit your vase.*
• Matching Cloth for Band
  Measurement will vary, depending on the size of your vase. For these instructions, a piece 18 1/2 inch by 5 inches was used.
• Ultra Hold Iron-On Adhesive
  Again, measurements will vary. This project involved:
  • (1) 4 1/2 inch by 2 1/2 inch
  • (1) 3 3/4 inch by 7 1/2 inch
  • (2) 3/4 inch x 3 1/2 inch
  • several square inches of scrap adhesive.
  Heat N Bond brand was used in these directions. Remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using this product.
• Glue Gun
• Velcro Brand Fastener
  Soft Sew-On, 5/8 inch wide 1" piece
• Iron
• Ironing Board
• Pressing Cloth
• Scissors
• Sewing pins
• Marking pencil
• Measuring tape
• Ruler

Gather your materials on a clean working surface and get ready to make a No-Sew Vase Cover.

*The design used in this project is the free Rejoice Christmas Ornament pattern stitched in alternate colors.

This project was created by Lori Fellows.