Cross Stitch Patterns For New Born Babies

Creating a great cross stitch present for a new baby is dependent on what you want to make. There are many different themes and types of cross stitch kits to choose from to simplify the process.

There is no doubt that a new baby is a joyous occasion for any family. The new parents are likely experiencing a myriad of emotions from excitement to fear. This is a time to celebrate the birth of a new little life. If you cross stitch, this is a great way to make a personalized item that can actually become a family heirloom. There is a wide array of different cross stitch ideas that you can use and add your own person touch for a truly personalized gift.

The following guide will provide you insight to some of the most commonly made cross stitch gifts for new babies and the reason they have become so popular.

Nursery Wall Art

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This can include shapes, pictures and colours. They offer a nice decoration for the nursery and can even provide an educational tool as the child ages. For example, you can make a wall hanging with the alphabet or numbers cross stitched on it. This wall art can also be created to match the theme of the nursery. You can customize the colours of thread you use to ensure that the new baby boy or baby girl will have the perfect addition to their new room.

Name and Birthdate Memorial Items

This is, by far, the most popular cross stitch item for new babies. You can use a wall hanging, pillow or other item and personalize it with the baby’s information. This will typically include the new baby’s name, the date of birth and the weight. Also, you can adorn the item with little figures such as fairies, trains, teddy bears or any other item that goes well with the theme of the nursery.

Diaper Bags

A diaper bags cross stitched with personal pictures or messages, is the perfect gift for the new mommy. If you do not have time to complete the project yourself you can easily have it done by a professional company. However, with the vast array of cross stitch kits that are available today, chances are you can easily find an easy pattern to follow to complete this project.

Framed Cross Stitch Picture

While this is a great idea for a new baby, it can take a while to complete. It is a good idea to start this project when you know the baby is coming, rather than waiting for its arrival. This way you can ensure that you have ample time to complete the project that you are working on. Once you have completed the cross stitch picture, message or quote you can put it in a nice frame, which makes a very special personalized gift.

Blankets

You can purchase a baby blanket at a retail store and add your own cross stitch details. Additionally, you can choose to applique some different animals or create cross stitched flowers on the blanket. There are many different kits you can use as well to complete these blankets.

You can also create custom bibs, burp cloths, hats and other items that are personalized with your cross stitch detail. The trick is to add something that is meaningful for the parents or new baby. If their nursery is done in pink or blue, you should use complementing colours for your cross stitch creation.

Some other items you may want to consider adding a personal or custom touch to when cross stitching a gift include:

Shirts, onesies and sweaters.

Toys such as “taggies” and other cloth items.

Pacifier clips and personalized bottle holders.

Each of these items can be purchased at a store or you can make it from scratch. No matter which you choose you can easily add your own custom detail to the item with a cross stitch detail. You can use a cross stitch pattern, or if you are a seasoned veteran, complete the project free-hand. The fact is that these gifts will provide a well-received gift that will be appreciated for many years to come. There are many cases that your hand-made cross stitched gift will become a heirloom for the family who receives it.

About the Author

Claire is a keen cross stitcher and often uses cross stitch patterns to make fun projects for friends.