Creating Unique Gifts Using Cross Stitch Wedding Patterns

By: Julia Wigham

People often look for unique gifts to give to a new bride and groom and cross stitch wedding patterns are a way to create a great gift and provide a couple a family heirloom that can be passed down for generations and serve as a great reminder of a special day. Marriage patterns can also be used to make anniversary presents.

The primary style of cross stitch wedding patterns is the sampler. These popular patterns come with instructions to complete every letter of the alphabet as well as the numerals 0-9. This allows the sampler to be personalized for the individual couple with their names and wedding date. Most sampler patterns will have an elaborate border and the larger patterns often contain Scripture or a romantic quote or poem within the design.

A considerable number of wedding patterns feature a religious theme. Scripture verses such as 1 Corinthians 13:38 and Luke 6:48 are two of the most commonly used in reference to love and marriage. Religious symbols such as the Cross or the Star of David are also common in religious themed samplers.

Dimensions offers over 20 different cross stitch wedding patterns, most sold as kits complete with the mat, instructions, and thread. Many are samplers, and the instructions include complete alphabets, while some are complex, photo-realistic pictures. Other companies that produce marriage themed kits or patterns are Bucilla and Janlynn. Some of Bucilla's patterns and kits are cross branded with Mary Engelbreit.

Leisure Arts has two books of patterns for cross stitch art and each book has at least one or two wedding patterns among them. Look for the pattern titled "Wedding Ring Bouquet" in The Best of Paula Vaughan and also pick up The Best of Teresa Wentzler: Sampler Collection. McCall's, famous for sewing patterns, has also published a cross stitch pattern book with several wedding sampler patterns entitled Better Homes & Garden's Country Cross Stitch.

Before you started your stitching you should have decided how you wanted to present the finished piece. Ideas include a ring pillow, a decorated album cover, a handkerchief for the bride or a framed picture.

Whether it's a sampler, a picture frame or many of the other items cross stitch wedding patterns are an ideal way to add your unique touch to any wedding celebration and will provide a lasting memory for the new family.

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Julia Wigham is an experienced author and co-owner of Patterns Patch cross stitch forums. An online cross stitch community whose subscribers get free: patterns, articles and tutorials. Come to our colorful => cross stitch blogs right now.

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