Cross Stitch Ornament Tags

🎄 Christmas in July: Cross Stitch Ornament Tags Tutorial 🎄

A Collaboration with Therm O Web and Benzie Design

Who says you have to wait until December to get into the holiday spirit? I'm celebrating Christmas in July with a jolly fun stitching project that’s as festive as it is versatile—Cross Stitch Ornament Tags!

These little tags pack a big punch of holiday cheer. Each one is double-sided:

🎁 One side is personalized with a name or message, perfect for gift-giving.

🎄 The other side features a sweet ornament design, ready to hang on the tree as a keepsake!

Whether you stitch one side or both, you’ll love how easy these are to make. Cross stitch is done on a neutral 32-count linen/evenweave or 16-count Aida cloth with Sulky Petites or DMC cotton floss. The tags are cut from Wool Blend Felt by Benzie Design, stiffened with SpraynBond Fabric Stiffener Spray....and there is a cute holly embellishment made from Wool Blend Felt with the option of a tiny 1/4" button. The tie/hanger is cute, red and white baker's twine.

🧵 Get the Tutorials & Patterns:

🦌🎄 Visit the Benzie Design Blog for the Reindeer and Tree patterns, templates and tutorial:

https://www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/cross-stitch-ornament-tags

☃️🐦 Visit the Therm O Web Blog for the Snowman and Cardinal patterns, templates and tutorial:

https://blog.thermoweb.com/cross-stitch-ornament-tags/

🧶 Materials You’ll Need (contains affiliate links that help me keep this blog ad-free):

From Benzie Design:

• Cross Stitch Fabric (32-count linen/evenweave or 16-count Aida)
• Sulky Petites or DMC Floss
• Wool Blend Felt
• Tools: Screw Punch, Scissors, Hoops, Needles
• Baker's Twine

From Therm O Web:

• HeatnBond Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing
• SpraynBond Fabric Stiffener
• SpraynBond Fusible Adhesive Spray
• SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray
• Pressing Paper Sheets

Optional: Tiny ¼" Button

🌟Why You’ll Love This Project:

• Quick and beginner-friendly
• Great for gifting and/or decorating
• Customizable with names, dates, or messages
• A sweet way to start your holiday crafting early!
  
  

So grab your floss, felt, and festive spirit—let’s get stitching! ✂️🧵 Whether you're making a few for your holiday gift wrap stash or creating a whole set to share with friends and family, these Cross Stitch Ornament Tags are a fun way to add handmade charm to the season. They’re the kind of keepsakes that get pulled out year after year, sparking smiles and memories with every unwrapping.

I hope this project brings a little extra sparkle to your summer and inspires you to start your holiday crafting early. Be sure to visit both the Benzie Design Blog and the Therm O Web Blog for the full tutorials and patterns—and don’t forget to tag me in your creations! I can’t wait to see how you make them your own.🎄❤️

Rosy Cheeks Fabric Tour

Hello, friends—happy Monday!

I’m absolutely delighted to welcome you to my stop on the Poppie Cotton Rosy Cheeks Fabric Tour! Thank you so much for dropping by—it's always a treat to connect with you.

Today, I’m thrilled to share the special pieces I created using the brand-new Rosy Cheeks Collection by Lori Woods for Poppie Cotton. The moment I laid eyes on these cheerful prints, I couldn’t wait to put on my quilt designer hat and dive in! 

About the Collection

This darling collection—shipping to quilt shops this month—is bursting with charm. You’ll find sweet motifs like strawberries, chickens, flower bouquets, bows, teacups, roses, bunnies, and polka dots—all wrapped in a delightful palette of pinks, reds, blues, yellows, greens, and white. It’s sunshine and happiness in fabric form, and I had the best time bringing these prints to life!

✨ Project 1: Mini-Medi Tote Bag

First up is my Mini-Medi Tote Bag, a favorite pattern of my own design and the perfect everyday carryall. It measures 12.5” W x 12” H x 3" D (plus handles with a 5.5" drop) and features:

• Two rounded exterior pockets
• Two large interior pockets
• Roomy design made from just one charm pack and one yard of fabric

This pattern is ideal for showcasing small motifs and intricate details, and the Country Confetti Cotton Candy Dark Pink lining and handles add the perfect pop of color. The instructions are thorough and beginner-friendly, making it a great project for all skill levels.

🧵 Paper Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1743026780

🧵 Digital Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1743028230

✨ Project 2: Coordinating Project Bags

Of course, my tote needed some matching project bags (no patterns for these - just playing around in my studio)! I created two:

• Large Bag: 11-5/8” x 9-7/8” with a wool appliqué strawberry
• Small Bag: 7-3/4” x 7-7/8” with a wool appliqué teacup

Both bags are patchwork-style, showing off the adorable prints, and feature solid-colored zipper pulls. I used my favorite Wool Blend Felt from Benzie Design and added a sweet ¼” button to each blossom for a charming finishing touch.

✨ Project 3: “Bon Jour” Zippered Pouches

Last but not least, I stitched up three small zippered pouches using the sweetest “Bon Jour” prints (again, no patterns, just my creativity). Each pouch: 

• Features a different colorway
• Is paired with Country Confetti basics
• Includes hand-dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates
• Has rounded bottoms and colorful zipper pulls for extra flair

These little pouches are perfect for gifting or organizing your sewing notions.

Which project was your favorite? I’d love to hear what you’re inspired to make! 

I hope this stop on the Rosy Cheeks Fabric Tour has sparked your creativity. Be sure to check out the Poppie Cotton Blog and follow them on social media for even more inspiration using this delightful collection.

If you’ve fallen in love with Rosy Cheeks like I have, don’t forget to ask for it at your favorite quilt shop—it’s shipping now!

And there’s more fun ahead! I’m already working on a new Poppie Cotton project for the upcoming Granny’s Sewing Room collection by Sheri McCulley. My day on that fabric tour is Thursday, August 14th, so mark your calendars. Plus, I’ll be sharing two brand-new project tutorials on the Therm O Web Blog and the Benzie Design Blog on Monday, July 21st—think Christmas in July! 🎄 

Thanks again for visiting—I can’t wait to share what’s next. Until then, happy stitching!