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Items and Ideas for Finishing and Decorating - Cross Stitch Projects

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Get ideas and inspiration for finishing projects from items to decorate to ways to finish out designs.

1. Adhesive Back Magnetic Strip - 60 inch roll

If you are planning on making a set of magnets, buy a roll of the adhesive magnetic strip. It also comes in handy for parking your needle.

2. Adhesive Back Magnetic Strips - 4 inch

Add to a small framed design to create a refrigerator or locker magnet.

3. Craft Magnet

Add to larger framed designs to make refrigerator or locker magnets.

4. Craft Magnet Strips

Add a length of the strip to a design stitched on plastic canvas to create an instant magnet.

5. Bell Pull - 1/4 inch Dowel With Gold And Silver Cords

Use the Bell Pull to display a band sampler or similarly sized design.

6. Bell Pull With 3/16 inch Dowel And Gold Cord

Use the Bell Pull to display a band sampler or similarly sized design.

7. Simple Canvas Tote Bags

Transform a tote with Cross Stitch - make a gift for a special friend or family member that is pretty and functional. The totes also make great re-usable gift bags.

8. Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket

Use waste canvas or plastic canvas to add a stitched design to a tote bag. This way you can Transform a Tote with Cross Stitch.

9. Small Chinese Take Out Box

Make a great gift or treasure box by adding small motifs or wrapping a stitched band of Aida around the outside.

10. Medium Chinese Take Out Box

Make a great gift or treasure box by adding small motifs or wrapping a stitched band of Aida around the outside.

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