In the 1980s and 90s I crafted a number of plastic canvas Christmas Tree hangings. As a result, you see an "X" in cross stitch. the small one at the bottom is a pin and works up quickly. Learn how your comment data is processed. And give themselves to His care. If only I'll let Him be. So I carry a cross in my pocket That is beautiful you should be very proud of yourself for being such a good example. So, I carry a cross in my pocket Reminding no one but me That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life If only Ill let Him be If only Ill let Him be. It always makes me happy to know that I have helped someone. Use a complimentary colour of yarn to whip stitch around the top border, beginning with the top of the square piece, going from right to left. BETWEEN MY SAVIOR AND ME. Since He willingly died on the Cross so that His human Creation might have Eternal Life, it is reasonable for us to want to share that fact in any way possible. In all that I do and say. Smooth off any little bumps. - "Thinking ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom! Brittney is a writer, curator and contemporary art gallerist. Cover each piece using a stitch that slants right from the bottom over three holes. Dear Grandma, I dont mean to offend you;, its just that Ive lost mine to Heaven , and she was my best friend. The website indicates that the pattern is free, and may be copiedand used in class but may not sold. The pattern was written by Roz Watnemo, who in turn credits Verna Mae Thomas as the author of the verse below. Art Radaris the only editorially independent online news source writing about contemporary art across Asia. been of help. I will take pictures of them and post them one day. Cut the front piece 12 holes by 10 holes. Plastic canvas has square holes, so stitching with it can leave little gaps between the X's because it has square holes. Thanks for visiting my website. I tried to ensure that every soldier got one to place somewhere in their uniform. one Copyright Bev Qualheim 2003, 2018 - All Rights Reserved. All I love to sew, crochet, plastic canvas, quilt, I love crafts. ITS NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION It isnt meant to protect me From every physical harm. Using white for the cross , stitch across top three, then down the side three, then three across one side, then down the side to the bottom, across the bottom three,up the side to the three across, do the three across, do the three up. Born in Singapore and based in New York City, Brittney maintains a deep interest in the contemporary art landscape of Southeast Asia. and times of sharing. "The cross in my pocket" is a plastic canvas cross that sits in a "pocket" that is also made out of plastic canvas. A heart gives strength Im so glad you let me know how your cross-in-the pocket turned out Im always happy to know that I have God Bless you. I was wondering how you make Knots to keep the yarn from unraveling on the Cross in my Pocket ? REMINDING NO ONE BUT ME Its also a daily reminder Of the peace and comfort I share With all who know my Master And give themselves to His care. That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life Enjoy! * Fold the little poem and Thank You for sharing this. When you get to the end of the row, start going through both of the plastic canvas layer, connecting them together as you continue stitching down and around the bottom and up the next side, over the top and back to where you started sewing them together. navigator.appVersion.charAt(0) == "2") {NS2Ch=1} To bring out a coin or a key Thanks for visiting my website. Each stitch goes diagonally over one plastic canvas junction. When I put my hand in my pocket To bring out a coin or a key The cross is there to remind me Of the price He paid for me. hope u have a great day. Or any stitch that you like. (Additional notes from Norwich Once you have made a few Cross in my Pockets you may want to vary the design of the stitching on back and front panels. My pocket contains the cross so that I will remember the price He paid for me whenever I put my hand in it to get a coin or key. http://www.nordicneedle.com/free/10-31-Cross.pdf. It is simple enough for children, but also interesting enough for grown-ups. if (navigator.appName == "Netscape" && .hide-if-no-js { This is so beautiful. 240531, For more information about our work around the world please visit the Mothers Union website. I wanted to give something to people I meet on our travels. I CARRY A CROSS IN MY POCKET Now stitch around both to form pocket. If you need anymore help let me know Its also a daily reminder Of the peace and comfort I share With all who know my Master And give themselves to His care. Hi Laura, It reminds me, too, to be thankful FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE " BORDER=0 SRC=\"http://c3.thecounter.com/id=2212080"+r+"\"><\/A>")}. This is a cute little reminder that anyone can carry. Oh! So I carry a cross in my pocket Reminding no one but me That Jesus Christ is Lord of my life If only Ill let Him be. God Bless and keep up the good work. OF THE PRICE HE PAID FOR ME. A cross in my pocket cross stitch pattern and prayer This pattern is taken from the website nordicneedle.net/swag/ which indicates that this it is copyright 2010 Nordic Needle, Inc. (For the pattern and prayer see below). I was given one years ago by a stranger and have cherished it ever since. Row 1, hole 1: pull the needle through the back of the canvas and up through the front. The little cross is not magic Nor is it a good luck charm Its not meant to protect me From every physical harm. Pass the needle down into the bottom of the canvas at the 4th hole on row 1. TO BRING OUT A COIN OF KEY Would you like to send them something that could make them feel better? There is both a cross stitch and an xs on patterns. Of the price he paid for me. In such a wonderful way. I would like to make some cross bookmarks for my sunday school classes. Now type this poem and reduce the size on a photocopier until it can be neatly folded and tucked in behind the cross. Using cross stitch, members make these crosses and then give them out to family and friends, and in many other contexts too, praying for these people. Cross in My Pocket I think this will be perfect. NS2Ch=0 It also avoids snagging your floss when you pull it through the circular holes. Nor is it a good luck charm 153Feedbacks, Bronze Request Medal for All Time! God Bless you also. one for charity too. You must use perforated plastic canvas to do cross stitch. It should take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete. content is It's not for identification Insert the Cross in my pocket verse below, and place the cross in the pocket over the verse. When I put my hand in my pocket To bring out a coin or a key The cross is there to remind me Of the price He paid for me. then whip stitch around the entire cross. of love and caring. The back piece is 11 holes wide and 16 holes high. Did you know that the letters in frog stand for forever rely on GOD? I have been wondering where to find The Cross in my Pocket pattern. God Bless you also A Hi When I put my hand in my pocket Nancy Wiley.I also have many friends to make them for and it might also be given to the sick and elderly. }. A cross in my pocket verse and prayer I carry a cross in my pocket A simple reminder to me Of the fact that I am a Christian No matter where I may be. In those days I did not own a digital camera. How To Remove Paint Off Kitchen Cabinets With Alcohol? Reminding no one but me As soon as I find some plastic canvas I intend to make everyone in my family one. Kitchen Towel Topper and Knitted Dish Cloth, Crocheted Baby Set (Shell Stitch) With Matching Afghan and Bloomers, St Paul's rice (or sausage and rice casserole), Beerocks - an old German meat filled bread dough, THINGS YOU DON'T HEAR ANYMORE - HEALTHY TIPS, The Sweetist Great-Grandson This Side of Heaven, THINGS YOU DONT HEAR ANYMORE HEALTHY TIPS, Beerocks an old German meat filled bread dough, St Pauls rice (or sausage and rice casserole). Cross shape is 2 holes wide and 12 holes from top to bottom. You might like to try either one of these cross patterns. s=screen.width;v=navigator.appName Your email address will not be published. Everywhere I go, I always carry a cross as a simple reminder of the fact that I am a Christian. = Happy stitching Its not for identification For all the world to see Its simply an understanding Between my savior and me. God bless you! Use this colour for the cross border and the two rows of stitching on the rectangular piece and the square piece of plastic canvas (see photo). At the HUB where we flew from there was a table in which the troops were given different items before they boarded the plane. AND TO GIVE THEMSELVES TO HIS CARE. I love your cross! Hi Nancy, It isn't meant to protect me a cross in my pocket pattern in plastic canvas? How do you count a cross stitch on a plastic canvas? My first Cross In My Pocket turned out pretty good!!! Your browser does not support the audio tag. They are available in a variety of colors. print out poem, fold and place behind cross in pocket. The verse is just beautiful. I will take pictures of them and post them one day. Hold the front firmly against the wrong side of the back and whipstitch the two together. I use to do a lot of plastic canvas years ago now, I crochet( 8 afghans in 5 yrs.) NO MATTER WHERE I MAY BE. Thank you again. Love and prayers Nancy wiley, Thank you ever so much, have been searching for .how to make the cross in my pocket ,came upon your website Thank you so very much for sharing with me.I will be making them for my church. For my blessings day by day OF THE FACT THAT I AM A CHRISTIAN Thank you for taking the time to do this in your special way! FOR MY BLESSINGS DAY BY DAY Laura, Additionally, cross-compatible or cross-platform play, crossplay, or cross-play describe how different video game hardware can be used simultaneously by participants in games with online functionality. Registered Charity No. IF ONLY ILL LET HIM BE. I am not giving you good luck nor am I giving you magic. Thank you. I like to give these out rather then tracs. THE CROSS IS THERE TO REMIND ME Thank you for visiting my website. Thank you for letting me know how to secure the yarn. (Additional note from Norwich team all ends can be threaded through behind stitches on reverse of square and lower front of back piece so that they will be concealed inside the pocket). Of the fact that I am a Christian Encouraging strong marriages, good parenting, active faith. Art Radar conducts original research and scans global news sources to bring you the taste-changing, news-making and up-and-coming in Asian contemporary art. IN ALL THAT I DO AND SAY. A simple reminder to me I would like directions on how to make this. These cross in my pocket have been around the world, I sent 25 of them with my missionary team to Russia, The people there were so glad to get them.,If I can be of any help please let me know. Now start at the right front of the front piece. It reminds me too, to be thankful For my blessings day by day And to strive to serve Him better In all that I do and say. Stitches are worked diagonally. And to strive to serve Him better Thank you so much for your input is greatly appreciated.Our church is thinking of making them in pink and blue and when a baby or older child is baptised,they would be given on to start their life. function pr(n) {document.write(n,"\n");} Cross arms 8 holes wide. In order to make it, you stitch two intersecting diagonal lines. * For the little 'Pocket', The chaplaincy team at a local hospital wrote to thank Mothers Union for the crosses, explaining how they use them: Visitors look out for them to take to patients and are disappointed when there are none left. Heartfelt thanks to Roz Watnemo for the free Cross pdf. Cut the back piece 12 holes by 20 holes. Whatbetter way to share His love than through these sortsof reminders to both the givers and the receivers. who stitched in his older years 4,400 cross pockets. Required fields are marked *, CAPTCHA * OF THE PEACE AND COMFORT I SHARE Run your needle through a few stitches to hide the end of the yarn, and clip it short. From every physical harm. display: none !important; j=navigator.javaEnabled() other rectangle. I thank God for the wonderful person who placed the "Cross in a Pocket" on the tables. I carry a cross in my pocket I thought this would be a good one as it doesnt need a lot of skill. This little cross is not magic Free as the Wind, Enchanting as the Gypsy Vanner are the magical tales spinned, Free instructions & pictures to stitch the plastic, canvas needlepoint cross pocket by Roz Watnemo. It with me today. just someone you love needs a reminder that you care and so does God. Thanks Judy for visiting my website. place inside the 'pocket'. SO I CARRY A CORSS IN MY POCKET Using [a fine] wool measure off 1 yd and thread into a size 20 tapestry needle. I plan to use Felt for those who dony feel up to crossstitch . For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser. If you would like to receive or send a heart, a cross or a "hug" just click HERE to order s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) NOR IS IT A GOOD LUCK CHARM of you" gift for nursing homes, someone who is having a hard time, or For cross-stitching, the plastic canvas is designed with circular holes that give the canvas a full-coverage look. Pull the needle through the second hole in row 2 of the canvas. IT ISNT MEANT TO PROTECT ME Glad you found what you were looking for. God Bless you. can you help me out in a pretty easy and simple pattern. I would like to share them by making some for my family , and any one I see that looks in need of some extra Help Thank You ! Cut the cross 3 holes wide along the vertical part and 3 holes wide along the horizontal part (see photo). POEM Copyright Mrs. WHEN I PUT MY HAND IN MY POCKET if (v != "Netscape") {c=screen.colorDepth} Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. We have a monthly Ladies breakfast and in June I have volunteered to do a craft project. From a husband to his wife Makes a lovely The Camoflage Crosses are on the USS Ronald Reagan Based out of San Diego I sent some to my nephewand he shared with some of his ship matesGreatthings happen through the Lord..God Bless and trust in the Lord! I carry a cross in my pocket A simple reminder to me Of the fact that I am a Christian No matter where I may be. Do you know anyone that is ill or is just having the normal everyday stress? Copyright 2013 Mothers Union. It's simply an understanding That is why I carry Save the edging for last. god bless. copyrighted to original creators as stated on their patterns. and only go around the outline of the pieces of plastic canvas. I will always remember I love to do plastic canvas crafts and am always looking for new and unique project. Use whatever colors you like, else {c=screen.pixelDepth} You can use them with yarn, embroidery thread, and more for a polished look. Just in time for Valentine a sweet plastic canvas. Depending on who the crosses are given to, its sometimes appropriate to enclose a short prayer within the cross pocket. Use [metallic thread or alternative colour] to stitch inside cross, and cross shape on front as well as the cross shape rows on the front square piece. (The above verse/prayer may only be suitable for those who have a personal faith). items made from to remind me of you. With all who know my Master The poem was written by Mrs. Verna Mae Thomas, according to my research on the internet. FROM EVERY PHYSICAL HARM. Add your voice! whip stitch top of front piece then whipstitch both pieces toether. A SIMPLE REMINDER TO ME Compassion for others Craftingranny. This pair of metal needles has a blunt tip and is recommended for use with a plastic canvas with a seven-point mesh. It is an easy way for me to remember that I am a Christian no matter what circumstance I may find myself in. At the end of the stitching I run my needle back through the stitches. No matter where I may be. They really are appreciated. Go all the way around the back, until it is neatly bound. 53Requests, scraps of plastic canvas (7 holes per inch), 2 yards of colored yarn (camoflauge is very popular for sending these to soldiers), darning needle with an eye big enough for yarn. I will post pictures when completed. Put the needle through the third hole in row 1 of the canvas. This is combined with an equally strong interest in contemporary art from the Asian diasporas, alongside the issues of identity, transmigration and global relations. Thank you for this pattern.Im in a semi with my husband and all over the country. So glad that I came across your site today. Nancy Wiley. What kind of needle do you use for plastic canvas? Any Bronze Feedback Medal for All Time! The Cross is there to remind me In those days I did not own a digital camera. Its amazing how grateful people are when they receive them, appreciating the care and thoughtfulness that the gift of a cross represents. ITS ALSO A DAILY REMINDER Love your site. So I carry this heart Hi Carol, Of the peace and comfort I share Also inside the pocket is a note folded up with the following verse on it. I Dear Craftingranny , You seen like a great hearted soul , God Bless You ! before I retired from the service I had to go to Iraq for a second time. ITS SIMPLY AN UNDERSTANDING Prayer Verse by Mrs. Verna Mae Thomas 1891-1978. The heart is a symbol if (NS2Ch == 0) { IT REMINDS ME, TOO, TO BE THANKFUL pr("
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