I made this little bird cross stitch for the Ongoing Wish Swap in August. I love making little cross stitches and putting them into old canning rings. Canning is another of my loves, so I find it a great way to use up rings that I can no longer use. I cut out a circle of foam core board, spray glue on some fabric, push in to hold the cross stitch into place. To keep it all there, I hot glued some trim along the inside.
I also really love the idea of using a canning ring instead of a small hoop. Nice way to re-use something that had already served its purpose. It makes a sweet, vintage frame for your lovely little bird. He looks happy in his house.
Adorable bird
The idea of a canning ring is brilliant.
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This little guy lives at my house now! I love birds and have a collection of them from various swaps…each is unique and special! The stitches are so tiny and perfect…x-stitch is not one of my strengths, but I love it! I was going to hang him on my Christmas tree, but, heck, so cute that I am going to keep him out in my crafting room all year!
Thanks for a cutie…and I agee…the canning lid frame is very resourceful and adds a bit of vintage feel!
This is adorable! My grandmother used to make little cross-stitch pieces and put them into milk lids and use the rings to secure them. This has inspired me to maybe try doing that myself.
