For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser. 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. Thanks for visiting my website. This little cross is not magic Nor is it a good luck charm. j=navigator.javaEnabled() Stitches are worked diagonally. Cut the back piece 12 holes by 20 holes. ITS ALSO A DAILY REMINDER 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. Enjoy! I would like directions on how to make this. = Thank you for taking the time to do this in your special way! FOR MY BLESSINGS DAY BY DAY Im so glad you let me know how your cross-in-the pocket turned out Im always happy to know that I have I plan to use Felt for those who dony feel up to crossstitch . It's not for identification All Thank You for sharing this. WITH ALL WHO KNOW MY MASTER been of help. plastic canvas cross pocket purple pink favorites Your email address will not be published. Your browser does not support the audio tag. WHEN I PUT MY HAND IN MY POCKET Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. IT ISNT MEANT TO PROTECT ME Using [a fine] wool measure off 1 yd and thread into a size 20 tapestry needle. Hi Penny, content is It always makes me happy to know that I have helped someone. 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. Your email address will not be published. And give themselves to His care. http://www.nordicneedle.com/free/10-31-Cross.pdf. a cross in my pocket pattern in plastic canvas? 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. if (v != "Netscape") {c=screen.colorDepth} There is a poem on the art background which reads: A Cross in My Pocket I carry a cross in my pocket. It was fun to create them. Art Radaris the only editorially independent online news source writing about contemporary art across Asia. As soon as I find some plastic canvas I intend to make everyone in my family one. 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. place inside the 'pocket'. Verna Mae Thomas, Plastic Canvas Design - navigator.appVersion.charAt(0) == "2") {NS2Ch=1} or the arms of a mother. 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. For the cross, whip stitch around the border making two stitches at each outside corner, one going each way. if (navigator.appName == "Netscape" && I love to sew, crochet, plastic canvas, quilt, I love crafts. Between my Savior and me. If you need anymore help let me know This is combined with an equally strong interest in contemporary art from the Asian diasporas, alongside the issues of identity, transmigration and global relations. A SIMPLE REMINDER TO ME 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. s=screen.width;v=navigator.appName Hi Laura, My first Cross In My Pocket turned out pretty good!!! 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! and only go around the outline of the pieces of plastic canvas. That is beautiful you should be very proud of yourself for being such a good example. FROM EVERY PHYSICAL HARM.

Copyright Bev Qualheim 2003, 2018 - All Rights Reserved. I would like to make some cross bookmarks for my sunday school classes. It's simply an understanding I thank God for the wonderful person who placed the "Cross in a Pocket" on the tables. of you" gift for nursing homes, someone who is having a hard time, or Glad you found what you were looking for. Pull the needle through the second hole in row 2 of the canvas. print out poem, fold and place behind cross in pocket. Oh! Row 1, hole number 2 is where the needle should be inserted into the canvas. Save the edging for last. I love your cross! Use whatever colors you like, Click below to comment. 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. .hide-if-no-js { Thanks Judy for visiting my website. There is both a cross stitch and an xs on patterns. "The cross in my pocket" is a plastic canvas cross that sits in a "pocket" that is also made out of plastic canvas. NO MATTER WHERE I MAY BE. I was wondering how you make Knots to keep the yarn from unraveling on the Cross in my Pocket ? AND TO STRIVE TO SERVE HIM BETTER From a husband to his wife It is an easy way for me to remember that I am a Christian no matter what circumstance I may find myself in. I will take pictures of them and post them one day. who stitched in his older years 4,400 cross pockets. It is simple enough for children, but also interesting enough for grown-ups. In those days I did not own a digital camera. do continantial stitch on the back and front piece. Cover the front and back, leaving the edges for last. (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. god bless. I wanted to give something to people I meet on our travels. THIS LITTLE CROSS IS NOT MAGIC Credit and thanks for the free cross animation to: http://www.fg-a.com/clipart_christian.shtml, Free instructions & pictures to stitch the plastic canvas needlepoint cross pocket by Roz Watnemo. IF ONLY ILL LET HIM BE. * Fold the little poem and 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. I will always remember Now start at the right front of the front piece. How about "THE CROSS IN MY POCKET"? Brittney is a writer, curator and contemporary art gallerist. Thank you for letting me know how to secure the yarn. I have carried a business card size prayer card with a little wooden cross and the cross in my pocket with my Seven great prayers laminated together and I will say it helps me on my life's mission. 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. A simple reminder to me

If only I'll let Him be. It also avoids snagging your floss when you pull it through the circular holes. Hi whip stitch top of front piece then whipstitch both pieces toether. In such a wonderful way. Smooth off any little bumps. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom! 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. Its also a daily reminder Of the peace and comfort I share With all who know my Master And give themselves to His care. patterns to Beverly Qualheim may be sold, but please make Craftingranny. Required fields are marked *, CAPTCHA * And to strive to serve Him better Also inside the pocket is a note folded up with the following verse on it.

OF THE FACT THAT I AM A CHRISTIAN FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE It isnt meant to protect me From every physical harm. It reminds me, too, to be thankful For cross-stitching, the plastic canvas is designed with circular holes that give the canvas a full-coverage look. They really are appreciated. before I retired from the service I had to go to Iraq for a second time. 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. TO BRING OUT A COIN OF KEY Or any stitch that you like. Hi Carol, ITS SIMPLY AN UNDERSTANDING God Bless you. In all that I do and say. * For the little 'Pocket', In those days I did not own a digital camera. Add your voice! I have been wondering where to find The Cross in my Pocket pattern. Whatbetter way to share His love than through these sortsof reminders to both the givers and the receivers. Reminding no one but me I usually leave a length of yarn on the back of the piece and work my stitches over it. They are available in a variety of colors. Love your site. Registered Charity No. -- Verna Thomas. items made from BETWEEN MY SAVIOR AND ME. You might like to try either one of these cross patterns. 153Feedbacks, Bronze Request Medal for All Time! Would you like to send them something that could make them feel better? 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) and warm feelings all over.

This is so beautiful. It's also a daily reminder I like to give these out rather then tracs. Copyright 2013 Mothers Union. Encouraging strong marriages, good parenting, active faith. Row 1, hole 1: pull the needle through the back of the canvas and up through the front. just someone you love needs a reminder that you care and so does God. Just in time for Valentine a sweet plastic canvas. 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. I tried to ensure that every soldier got one to place somewhere in their uniform. Go all the way around the back, until it is neatly bound. hope u have a great day. I love this and will be making some for Christmas gifts. God Bless you also. For all the world to see God bless you! It reminds me of love 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. From every physical harm. I am not giving you good luck nor am I giving you magic. to remind me of you. display: none !important; 240531, For more information about our work around the world please visit the Mothers Union website. 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. (The above verse/prayer may only be suitable for those who have a personal faith). 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. 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.