Are you a traditionalist when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day or do you prefer a more modern approach? The cross stitch community is amazingly diverse in approaching this holiday.
Here are two projects that I have recently stitched. Love Lives Here by Michelle @bendystitchydesigns.com is traditional in its colors and motifs, while Out of This World by DH @www.etsy.com/shop/TheCozyDHShop has a modern vibe in its colors and subject matter.
I loved stitching them both!
Happy Valentine’s Day, no matter how you choose to celebrate.
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Mike Powell 
I would be considered a traditionalist when celebrating any holiday. However, in the matter of these lovely cross stitch pieces, I am quite drawn to the second more modern piece with the theme and bright coloration. “Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces.” – Rumi.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank-YOU, Mr. Mike!!
Thanks for sharing, Ellen. I think I am drawn to patterns that manage to combine traditional themes and subjects with more modern ones, but I sort of bounce all around in choosing things to stitch. Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Ellen.
These are both delightful. I find it is fun to bop around between different art styles and subjects plus it helps keep me out of a rut. I, therefore, appreciate that you try out different styles for your cross stitching.
Thanks, Laura. I completely agree with you about the energizing effect of venturing outside of my “normal” style and subject and trying out something different. Happy Valentine’s Day.
I agree….love both for different reasons. You’re inspiring me to take up counted cross stitching again:) Thanks for sharing. Will look forward to your next project.
Thanks, Ann. I started again in cross stitch after 1 20+ year break and have found a welcoming community in real life (at my local needlework shop) as well as on line.