granny square

Finally a fully finished object! I got my Granny Square SAL finished and framed it in this quite dramatic frame.

I loved choosing the colours for this, picking out my favourites and calmly stitching along. One square a week was a relaxed pace.

I would have happily kept on stitching these squares, it's quite addictive and a really big piece full of granny squares would look amazing. Maybe one day.

With other projects to get back to though (and oops maybe start!), I stuck to four. Also I liked the idea of keeping it small within a bigger frame ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 2 years, 4 months ago. under #grannysquaresal , a finished x stitch project , aurifloss , cross stitch , etsy , fat quarter shop , framed cross stitch , granny square , photoframesandart

Sew alongs and stitch alongs are always great fun! I enjoy seeing people make a pattern their own or even if they follow the pattern exactly, it's nice knowing you're creating something with others and it helps keep you on track for a finish.

cross stitched granny square on linen fabric, under that is a magnetic stork needle minder with a needle resting on it

The most recent ones I've joined in with were a year long but the Fat Quarter Shop is doing a summer Great Granny Squared-Along that is cute and simple. With patterns designed by Lori Holt, you can make a quilt, crochet or cross stitch piece. There's something for everyone and they make ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 2 years, 5 months ago. under #grannysquaresal , a stitch along , aurifil , aurifloss , cross stitch , fat quarter shop , free cross stitch pattern , granny square , granny square stitch along , sal

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