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Cross Stitch Rainbow Block 8

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I’m sure I’ve picked a favourite block before but I’m changing my mind: THIS is my favourite block! This is number 8 in my Cross Stitch Rainbow Block series and I love it! Most of the blocks have been based directly on traditional quilt blocks but this block came from my imagination. I started playing with chevrons and ended up with this. I love the way the chevrons point to the centre block and also away from it.

My new favourite project is Cross Stitch Rainbow Block 8 with its unusual chevron design. Grab the free chart to stitch your own.

Once again I have used the same seven rainbow colours in DMC stranded thread and I’ve set this block into the bottom right-hand corner of my group. Only one more block to go now and I’ll be able to frame these.

rainbow embroidery thread DMC

Here is the free chart for this one – right-click to save:

Cross Stitch Rainbow Block 8

I’ve been so excited to see some folks on Instagram stitching these blocks already and to hear of others also stitching. I’ve been enjoying having some “slow” time myself as I’ve done this project in the midst of my life that seems to be busier and busier. In fact, I’m enjoying it so much that I’m already planning my next series of blocks in my head!

rainbow blocks

 

Stitching Tips:

Starting your Stitching without a Knot

Using a Hoop

Storing Threads

Stitching with Kids

How to Transfer a Pattern

How to Cross Stitch

 

Find all the Rainbow Blocks in a downloadable PDF file here

Find the Pastel Rainbow Blocks here

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  1. How lovely! I used to do a lot of cross stitch but it was always very traditional stuff. You’re making me want to dig out my box of floss 😉

  2. I just discovered your blog and have started this cross stitch. I love it. It is exsactly what a needed. Simple as it has been a while since I did a cross stitch and I cant think at night and effective.
    thanks so much.
    I also love the rainbow crochet blanket but cant crochet so that will have to wait.

  3. I am in the middle of a project 12×8.Hummingbird in azaleas. Oh how I wish I had seen your tutorial on ” how to start ” I have a very messy bavk to my beautiful work. But at least the rest will be done correctly. Thank you for you time.

  4. Hi, I just love the mini cross-stitch block!! I have been doing cross-stitch go r many years, but never thought of combing it with my quilting! This is so awesome,+thank you for this idea.☺

  5. I just love to make colorful designs!
    I never thought of the blocks.
    Lately, I am doing diamond paintings!

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