~PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU PLAN ON JOINING US~
Hey Friends, I would like to invite you to join me in the first Southern Plate Stitch-A-Long!
We will be hand stitching, cross stitching to be exact, as it is something that is accessible to everyone and easy to pick up and put down as time allows.
Here is how our Stitch A Long will work:
- There is no set time frame. We can do it as our time allows and post our progress if we like. I’ll post my weekly progress here and you can share your progress photos either in our Southern Plate Fellowship Group (see link at the bottom of this post) or on Instagram using hashtag #spstitchalong. If you add that (#spstitchalong) to your Instagram photos – and your account is not private- your photos will automatically (within the hour) show up in the album at the bottom of this page.
- We will all be working on the same pattern, that can be purchased on Etsy. The links to purchase are below.
- Since the time frame is flexible, there is no time we have to finish by. When you finish is when you finish. If you happen upon this stitch a long a year from now, you can start then, too. Just use the hashtag to add your photos to our official album below. You can also search in our Fellowship Group for the Stitch A Long posts and add your photos there as well.
- In order to protect the creator’s copyright, please purchase the pattern directly from the creator before participating. Sharing copies of the pattern violates her copyright.
We will begin another project in approximately one month. This is not to say that you have to be done by then, though! Since this is my first stitch a long, if you see anything I’ve left out, please let me know in the comments below.
© 2015 Stitchrovia by Emma Congdon
TO GET STARTED:
Purchase your pattern from Etsy by using either of the links below. NOTE: You are purchasing a PDF. You cannot purchase a printed copy but have to print it yourself at home or take the file to an office supply store and have them print it. You don’t need a color printer as there are black and white files in the packet of files you purchase as well. At the time of writing this, the pattern was $7.33.
© 2015 Stitchrovia by Emma Congdon
Purchase the Green Colorway (that I’m using) by clicking here.
© 2015 Stitchrovia by Emma Congdon
Purchase the Blue Colorway (which is also stunning!) by clicking here.
Once your purchase the pattern all of the supplies you will need are listed in the downloads. you can either purchase them at a local craft store or online.
Here are the Supplies I’m Using
(alter to suit your own needs or desires)
- 14 count Aida Cross Stitch Fabric in Oatmeal – off white or white works as well.
- 8 inch Q-Snap Frame – you might prefer a hoop.
- DMC floss – purchased from Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnns, etc.
- Embroidery Scissors – you probably already have some scissors you can use.
- Bohin Tapestry Hand Needles (size 24) – Any tapestry or cross stitch needles will work but I’ve seen a lot of complaints about DMC brand. Bohin slides through the fabric like a hot knife through butter. 🙂
- And since my eyesight is not what it used to be, I also use this lamp.
Anyone who posts a photo on Instagram using hashtag #spstitchalong will see their photo appear in a special album below within one hour of posting it. Feel free to post photos of getting started such as your printed pattern, thread purchase, etc!
To request membership in Christy Jordan’s Front Porch Fellowship, please click here. Note: You must answer the two questions to be approved. A Facebook account is required and the fellowship group has strict rules which must be followed in order to stay in the group.
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I won’t be joining as my eyesight isn’t what it used to be, You have picked a beautiful first project and I am sure folks will enjoy crafting with you. I will follow along with your photos.
You have no idea how much I love you 🙂 Thank you for always being an encourager and supporter 🙂
Just bought my copy of the pattern! I am doing the blue one!
SO EXCITED to stitch along with you!! Thank you, Faith! I’m also excited to see the blue. It was a hard choice for me. Mama is going to do the blue one, too!
I’m excited for this….!! I have never done cross-stitch…..I have the pattern printed out and am gathering supplies. Looks easy enough….Thank you!
I am so excited you are joining us Arletta!! It is an easy craft to pick up on and I think/hope you will really enjoy it!!
This sounds like a lot of fun. I can definitely make room in my rotation for this one!
Thank you so much for joining us Raquel!!!
The veggie garden is in full swing and being demanding of my time. I am also behind in my sewing for Hospice and need to catch up on that. I’ll join you on the next project. I will follow the group’s progress and be your cheerleader , Go Team!!!
We love cheerleaders!!! Enjoy some of those fresh vegetables for me!!!
Thanks, will do.
I just bought the green sampler and will go shopping tomorrow for the supplies. I’m excited to start cross stitching again.
I am too Cindy!!! I can’t wait to see everyone’s finished!!
I’m in! I’ve purchased and printed my pattern and hope to go buy my materials today!
Thanks for joining us Amy!!!
I just bought the pattern so excited this should be fun!
I think it will be fun too!!! I am so excited!!!!
I am about to purchase the pattern, but I will not be using Aida cloth. I will use a nice piece of linen. I don’t have any Aida in the house, and I don’t want to buy any. This is a nice choice for stitchers of all levels.
I can’t wait to see it Joan, That is going to be so pretty when finished!!
Count me in! I just bought the green pattern and printed it out. I hope to get the supplies tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it!
I am so glad you are joining us Galynn!!!
Christy, I have not done this since I was a little kid, and I was so excited to see this post today! I bought the green pattern – though it was a tough decision! The blue is so pretty! I’m going to get my supplies tomorrow and can’t wait to get to stitchin’! Thanks for this fun idea!
It was a hard decision for me too Candace!!! I can’t wait to see yours all finished!!
I may have to do both. I can’t decide! I am definitely going to be joining in.
Perfect timing!-Just as I was thinking of getting a cross stitch project for my 13 yr old daughter to do this summer. I am getting both colors- one for her and one for me! Thanks!!!
I just purchased my copy! Green!! I’ve always wanted to make something like this for our house, crochet has taken me over, I’m so happy you’re doing this so I can break free for a bit!! I can’t decide if I should use the cream Aida I have or the stuff with silver sparkles on it??!! This is going to be so much fun!! My eyesight isn’t great when I cross stitch, I have to have my Ott Lite right over top when I’m working, lol.
Ohhh, I didn’t see the one with sparkles! I have to be on the lookout for it now!
This is great! I am going to do the green. I have not crossed stitched in a long time, but used to do it a lot and loved it. I am looking forward to starting it up again and a group project should be fun. Can’t wait to see everyone’s finished project. 🙂
I am so glad you are joining us Debbie!!!
That quote at the beginning was awesome….I love all of your quotes and enjoy those almost as much as I enjoy recipes. I’m a senior citizen and do very little cooking any more but do love, love to see your letter as it appears!!!! Thank you
Thank you so much Anne, that means the world to me!!
Hi Christy: hope u are having a good day. Here in Frisco TX it’s very hot. BUT THAT’S SUMMERTIME IN TEXAS!! I Love The Home Sweet Home pattern. I enjoy cross stitching very much. I am going to purchase the pattern but probably won’t start it til after the New Year. I watch my grandson he is 5 til school starts. And also we are in the process of building a new home. It will be done late oct/early Nov. Needless to say I have a million things to do. 20 years of things to go thru in this house to get it ready to put it on the market. But im so excited about the new house. I hope u have a great summer and HAPPY STITCHING!! LOOKING FORWARD TO OTHER PATTERNS IN THE FUTURE! !! Can’t wait to see everyone progress! !!! Take care Christy!! 🙂 🙂
Oh my goodness, you are a busy one!!!
Hello! Just found your site about a week ago. LOVE that you are a Christian and share about it! Love that!
I have done cross-stitch for about 40+ years. Currently working to finish a wedding sampler for daughter and son-in-law, started around the time they were married. It’s the hardest piece I’ve ever done because I changed colors to match her wedding. I am determined that it will be finished (as much as I can- can’t believe how much worse my eyesight is at 70 y. old!!) by their 25th anniversary this fall. Also, it’s on linen instead of aida cloth.
I have faith in you Patty!!! Your daughter is going to love it!!
I have a ton of thread that I no longer use. If anyone in the Gardendale, Alabama area is joining in, I probably can supply your thread If you can let me know, I will be glad to share with you.
That is so sweet of you Dianne!! Hopefully there will be someone in your area joining in!!
Hi Christy. Nobody seems to need my thread at this time. I will quit checking back here to see if there was a response. Maybe the thread will find a good home.
I have been wanting to get back into cross stitch for a while. This project will motivate me to do so. I will be doing the blue one during the stitch along.
So glad you have decided to STITCH with us Gina!!!
Just purchased the green pattern today. I’m so exited to stitch-a-long with everyone! Thank you for starting this project and I cant wait to start more with you!
I am so glad you are joining in Krissy!!! Can’t wait to see it finished!!
Cross stitch is my favorite sewing/craft hobby so I’m pretty excited! I’ll be doing the green one. I have many unfinished cross stitch projects already but am looking forward to taking time away from them to stitch with all of you!!
I love it too Vicki!!! So glad you are joining us!!!
Great evening! I might still be joining. I don’t have a printer, so need to make time to go to a friend/relatives to get this printed. You said there would be another craft along. Will it to be cross stitch? Thanks!
It is possible, we will just have to see 😉
Any thoughts on a knitting sampler? I would love to learn…
I believe I am gonna try my hand at this. I suppose it never hurts to learn something new!
I am so glad you decided to join us Melissa!! I think you are going to love it!!
I just ordered the blue HSH! Excited as it has been a while since I have cross stitched! Can’t wait!
I am so glad you are joining us Donna!!!!!
Record finish!! Just finished mine tonight! Not on Instagram so can’t post a picture. I really enjoyed this project. I think I’ll start work on some of my many unfinished projects from the last 30 years! Thanks for the inspiration and can’t wait for the next project!!!
Way to go Donna!!!
I just purchased the green pattern. I’ve wanting to start a hobby like this for a long time. I’m a little nervous, but it looks kind of easy.
Don’t be nervous at all Anita!! You can do this and we are all here if you need some help.
How Fun!!! What a great idea! I ordered the green HSH to stitch for me and the floral HSH to stitch for my Mom!
How sweet of you!! So glad you are joining us!!
Hi Friend, check your e-mails, please
I emailed you back in my head first thing this morning, didn’t you hear it? 😉