A hand-made cross stitch card or a cross stitch-themed gift says you care. Stitch a special greeting for a friend or family member or choose a special gift for a stitchy friend..
1. Happy Birthday Cake Cross Stitch Chart
My cake has pink frosting, but you could have vanilla, chocolate (like Shirley did in the photo shown), or even blueberry by simply changing the floss colors. This design is perfect for a care or a birthday placemat. Eliminate the numerals for a placemat to use again and again - start a family tradition.
2. Happy Birthday Cross Stitch Pattern Collection
Customize a birthday greeting for your friends or family using these free Happy Birthday Cross Stitch patterns. Mix and match borders and sentiments to create your own unique project.
3. Bird House and Flower Design
Stitch a sweet little bird-themed design and add it as a gift tag or card for a special birding friend. Melissa Mayntz, About.com Guide to Birding and Wild Birds has Gift Ideas for Any Birder and Any Occasion that will help you out.
4. Railroad Crossing pattern
Choosing gifts for Railroad Model fans, can be difficult, but Ryan Kunkle has a Model Train Gift Guide to help you avoid missteps. You can't go wrong by stitching up this little motif for a gift tag or card though!
