FREE Cross Stitch Patterns - Fruit of the Spirit

I so was inspired by a post in a "slow stitching" FB group the other day, that I immediately gathered up a ton of supplies and started stitching the next day. A lady by the name of Sharon Wilson made a fabric collage banner and each "flag" had a fruit of the Spirit hand stitched on it. Sooo lovely.

Here is my start on the fruit "love."

Mine is, of course, rather bright and obnoxious in it's 80's color palette, but those were the fun buttons, beads, ribbons, fabrics, and left over DMC flosses that I had! I had found this adorable Marjolein Bastin stationary box at Goodwill for $4.99 and this is the perfect project to stuff inside it. I added some beads to the string closure too!

I started with the word "Love" and just free stitched it. Some lovely Instagram friends mentioned that they'd like the chart, so here it it! I will add the other "fruit" to this post as I make them up. 

LOVE...

** LOVE pattern, click HERE for PDF**

JOY...

** JOY pattern, click HERE for PDF **

PEACE...

** PEACE pattern, click HERE for PDF **

(I was indecisive for this one, but only had a tiny space to xstitch since I wanted it to be on the door of the house. I used the verticle one and centered the A better.)

PATIENCE...

** PATIENCE pattern, click HERE for PDF **

KINDNESS...

** KINDNESS pattern, click HERE for PDF **

GOODNESS...

** GOODNESS pattern, click HERE for PDF **

FAITHFULNESS...

** FAITHFULNESS pattern, click HERE for PDF **

GENTLENESS...

** GENTLENESS pattern, click HERE for PDF **

SELF-CONTROL...

I can't wait to use bits and bobs of my favorite leftover fabric scraps and beads and embroider some flowers and crochet flowers and ALL. THE. STUFF. 

I am planning on going slow as this is a mental health project for me. I will also be doing word studies on each of the Fruit and will share those in another post. 

So who wants to join me for a fruity summer???

Enjoy!

Ann :)

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,

faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."

- Galatians 5:22-23

Cards for Hurricane Helene

I know we are all saddened by the recent floods / landslides caused by Hurricane Helene. Living just east of the affected areas in NC, it has been heartbreaking to see all of the social media posts with videos from the area. But it has been heartwarming to see all of the wonderful groups assisting in rescue, recovery, rebuilding and delivering supplies. I can't even count how many small engine planes and private helicopters have flown over our house to deliver supplies this last week. 

After praying and donating, I wanted to do more. 

Another homeschooling mom friend shared with me the Card effort sponsored by the NC Farm Bureau's "Ag in the Classroom."

To make things easier for our kids, I designed a coloring page/card for them to send.

If you or your kids would like to print, color, and send the card I designed to encourage someone affected by the flooding in NC, please feel free to download the pdf from the link below. 

It is formatted to fit on an 8.5 x 11" paper and then folded in half. Plenty of space to write an encouraging note inside.

click HERE to download the pdf card

See below for mailing address (in pic) and additional info from NCFB's Facebook post.

click HERE for more information on mailing and ideas for what to say

This is all of the information I have, but I will update if I hear anything different. 

Thank you,

Ann :)

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you."

Isaiah 43:2a ESV

FREE Cross Stitch Pattern Our Father FALL Colors

Well it only took me a year! OK, maybe 2. But I have finally updated my "Our Father" pattern with new, muted, fall colors! It was so hard to narrow it down, but I think these colors are so rich and beautiful together. Stitched on your favorite cream or tan fabric, it should look simply amazing.

Here are the DMC flosses together! My phone camera made them a bit brighter than they actually are. 

*** Click here for the free COLOR chart. ***

*** Click here for the free Black and White chart. ***

If you decide to stitch this, please tag me on Instagram @AnnMakesThings so I can see it.

Have a peace-full day,

:) Ann

FREE Cross Stitch Journal Page Project Tracker

I LOVE to be organized and have things in folders and binders and all the office supply store goodies. One of my favorite jobs back in the olden days, was working for Kinko's. 

Anyhow, I have been keeping my cross stitch project notes in a cheap notebook for years. It was finally filled up so I decided to create my own project journal page/project tracker! 

These can easily be printed double-sided and then either hole punched and put into a notebook or folded up and put with the project. How fun!

** Click HERE for the PDF download of my Cross Stitch Journal Page.**

Let me know if there are any items/notes/features you would like in future versions.

Here is my first page filled out and ready for my first #AnnLovesBirds50 project! Four gorgeous birds by Lesley Teare.

Oh, also check out how easy it was to make a floss card (though i should have used cardstock). After I wrote down the floss info on the back of the project tracker page, I copied it, cut it down, hole punched the side, and added the floss!! How cute and easy!

Have a blessed day,

:) Ann

"She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands."

Proverbs 31:13

FREE Cross Stitch Pattern - Skinny Seasonal Sampler

Merry Christmas, cross stitch friends! 

I was working on a seasonal house sampler series of patterns (that's a mouthful) and got a bit carried away in making tiny motifs. So I combined them into a separate alphabet sampler as a little Christmas gift for you. I hope you enjoy it. 

However, the Quality Control Inspector wasn't too sure about my choice for finishing fabrics.

So I tried another.

Click here for the COLOR pattern.

Click here for the Black and White pattern.

Message me on Instagram if you have any quesions or issues with it. I'm @AnnMakesThings

Love,

Ann

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven."

Ecclesiastes 3:1