Turn a quote into a unique piece of art with this simple cross stitch on canvas tutorial!

This project is fully customizable and so much fun to make perfect for gifts or home decor.

Ive included myfree patternin the post.

Cross stitch on canvas

Im so excited to share this project with you!

Its one of my favorite projects EVER.

Do you have any favorite quotes orsong lyricsthat you love?

Embroidery floss on canvas

This canvas makes a sweet gift if you personalize it for the recipient.

If you do what I did, this canvas makes a great Valentines Day decoration, too.

Heres what youre going to need.

close up of cross stitching on canvas

Gather These Supplies

REMEMBER TO REVERSE THE PATTERNif you use letters.

ALSO IMPORTANT:every stretch canvas like I used has a wood frame.

Youll need to consider the measurements inside of the wood frame as the size of your stitching area.

Cross stitch on canvas

If your canvas has a wood crossbar, thats fine.

Those are easy to stitch behind and around.

Now you have to make one for yourself, right?

Painting the canvas with turquoise paint

Taping the pattern into the back of the canvas

Punching holes in the canvas with an awl

Cross stitching on canvas with a needle and thread

Securing the thread on the back of the canvas

Cross stitching canvas with the pink embroidery thread