The envelope has a cute smiling face and contains a note, while also showing off the design inside the flap. And then, just in case it wasn’t obvious that the letter is filled with love, a little speech-bubble tells the message in the form of a happy heart. Because this pattern has a few solid sections, it’s fairly simple to keep track of where you are. That means you won’t have to focus on following the chart as much as you would on very detailed designs. But the pattern also has a few sections of design elements that keep it interesting and fun to stitch. Pull out your Aida cloth and embroidery floss and get ready to stitch a little love!
Project Level
Easy: This pattern uses only whole stitches with a few back stitches and french knots
Embroidery Floss
Recommended Colors: DMC blanc, 310, 754, 352, 347, 964, and 959. You can substitute different colors or use another brand by working with conversion charts. To keep it simple when starting each new thread, fold a single strand of embroidery floss in half and thread the two cut ends through the eye of your cross-stitch needle. Make the first half of a cross stitch, leaving the folded end on the back of your work. Slip the needle through the loop and tighten to lock the thread in place. Now you can continue your stitching without a starting knot or worrying about working over the tail. When you finish a length of thread, secure the end by going through the back of previously worked stitches. Want to use this pattern in other ways? You can just stitch the speech bubble on its own to make a little pin or as a piece to attach to the front of a card! Similarly, you could cross stitch only the envelope. Want to customize your love letter? Replace the word “LOVE” on the note with another short word or message using one of several alphabet pattern options. All that’s left for you to do is frame your stitching and gift it to someone you love!
