Pegboard Cross Stitch

Several days ago I found an interesting idea: Pegboard Cross Stitch. Much like the wood cross stitch pendents or phone cases, the pre-drilled holes are used to stitch playful designs.

Here are a few examples pegboard cross stitch from Pinterest.

via Wills Casa; pinned in diy embroider

via Parolan Asema; pinned in diy embroider

via Thompson Family; pinned in diy embroider

via DESIGN my heart out; pinned in diy embroider

This DIY is perfect for wall art, and I have a lot of empty walls! I see at trip to my local hardware store in my future!

Penguin Threads

Artist Jillian Tamaki was commissioned by Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley to sketch and hand stitch illustrations for three classic novels. The stitches were sculpt embossed to create detailed, tactile covers for the Penguin Threads series.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Emma by Jane Austen

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Any book lover would cherish the beautiful combination of art and words.

The books can also be found at Anthropologie.