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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Mario Cross Stitch


After much fussing about the frame, my Mario cross stitch is finished! I think it turned out quite well. I was thinking of putting a black matte around it over the fabric, but the fabric is a little stretched so it didn't quite work. Instead I just folded under the white canvas, taped it to the black paper that is now behind it and put the whole ensemble in an 8x10 frame.

You can still tell that it's not quite square, but it looks much better than having a square matte around it. That only drew attention to its little lopsidedness since you could see some of the white canvas in some spaces.


I had originally purchased a floating frame for the project, but I'm glad I went with just a basic 8x10 instead. The space around the cross stitch isn't all the same, but it's even on the sides and on the bottom. So, I'm happy with it. If you'd like the pattern, please just ask. I think I posted a picture of it in my sneak peek, but it's much easier to see from the original excel document. Anyway, happy crafting! :)
Pattern

40 comments:

  1. That's so awesome! I know all of my needlepoint projects always ended up totally stretched out and skewed. They ALWAYS had to be blocked before they could be made into anything. This is just crazy amazing. Thanks so much for sharing :-)

    P.S. Would you please consider disabling your word verification?

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    1. Thanks for your comments and for letting me know the word verification was on. I had no idea, but I hate those things! I should now happily be word verification free. :)

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    2. Could I please have a copy of the pattern too? It will make a nice addition to my lad's room.
      Pldtkthtmfhifwa@gmail.com

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  2. that is very very cool!

    thanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!

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  3. Can you please post the like for the pattern? Thanks

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    1. I don't have a link for the pattern because I made it up myself. The best I can do is I added a picture of my excel pattern that you can probably use to copy.

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  4. I've been cross-stitching since I was 11 y/o (so over 20 yrs now) and I LOVE THIS!!! Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

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  5. Hi Karen,
    I couldn't find a picture of the excel pattern for this cross stitch, I was wondering if I could possibly get it e-mail to me at kdw_41@yahoo.com? Also, did you do the pattern for the Mario quilt yourself? I am looking to make one, but I would like a more detailed pattern.

    Thanks,
    Kelsey

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  6. Hey,,this pattern is amazing! I was wondering if I could get a copy of it? I would love to do this for my husband. Does the pattern have a color key as well? Skywiselover@yahoo.com. Thank you so much for sharing this!

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  7. Hey, thank you for posting this pattern! It looks amazing! I was wondering if I may get a copy of it? I would love to make this for my husband. Does the pattern have a color key as well? Thanks again! Skywiselover@yahoo.com

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  8. Wow! May I please have a copy of this? It's amazing! :) my email is khleatherman@gmail.com

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  9. Hi there. May I get a copy of this pattern please? It is wonderful! My children have been asking me to stitch them something and this would be perfect. Thank you in advance. My email is amyspckitchen@gmail.com

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  10. I love this! It would be perfect for my sons' Mario themed bedroom. Can I please have a copy of the pattern? dashalinton@gmail.com

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  11. May I please have a copy as well?
    My husband is the biggest gamer I know and would love it!
    It looks amazing!
    Warnocklisa151@yahoo.com
    Thanks

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  12. This looks great! I would love to do this project myself and hang it in my home. May I please have a copy? Thanks so much! angelhair_spaghetti@hotmail.com

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  13. Could I also get a copy of this pattern and color guide. My 3 boys would love to have this. Even though they are in college. Thanks. cabsd@yahoo.com

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  14. Could I please have a copy of the chart and the color guide. My boys would love this.
    Thanks. cabsd@yahoo.com

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  15. This is wonderful! Can you email it to me @ shakespeare444@gmail.com

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  16. This looks wonderful! Can I have a copy of both the pattern and color guide as well?
    Thank you!!!
    Shakespeare444@gmail.com

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  17. im really impressed with your mario cross stitch..can you send a copy to azthreads@gmail.com thanks

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  18. My son is a Mario fanatic and would live this. Great idea. May I please have a copy of the exc sheet emailed to Crystal.chrisman@gmail.com. Thank you.

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  19. Could I get a copy of the pattern? My best email is alissa.tadlock@gmail.com. thanks!

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  20. Can you email me the pattern my email is maria_ltd@hotmail.com or marialtd86@gmail.com thank you

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  21. I would really love the orig pattern neveahbound@gmail.com

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  22. I love love love this. Can I please have to excel sheet? I would love to make this from my boyfriend and friend. ashmicens@gmail.com

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  23. If it's still possible to get the pattern, I'd love to have it. Thanks! brittandme76@gmail.com

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  24. Super cute, can you email me the pattern? Diana_bcrra@hotmail.com

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  25. Can you send me the pattern??? Ackiesmom@1ar.com

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  26. Please email me the pattern? ssegwaben@gmail.com Thanks in advance

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  27. I would love to have a copy of the excel file! If you could please email it to jackiejennings45@yahoo.com

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  28. I, too, would love to have a copy of your excel file. I'm converting it to quilt squares! please send to 'bidewell3@gmail.com'
    sandi

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  29. I would also love a copy. bidewell3@gmail.com
    I'm converting to quilt squares.

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  30. This is awesome!!! Would love the pattern. Sandylane88@comcast.net

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  31. Please could you email me the pattern? Tanyam.mcd@gmail.com
    Thank you

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  32. I would love to have a copy of the excel file? My email is melissa.manuel86@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  33. Please consider sending me a copy of your pattern. My boys are begging for me to make this. Thank you! sabin.heather@gmail.com

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  34. I would love to do this for my husband for Father's Day this year, would you mind emailing it to me? fischycrafts15@gmail.com, thanks so much hun, yours look awesome!!

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  35. Could you email the pattern to me? crnvk@yahoo.com

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  36. I would also love a copy of this pattern! rellyjean @ gmail . com! Thank you!!!

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