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June 5, 2020 by: sewwhatalicia

Cross Stitch Projects Dad will Love!

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Cross Stitch Projects Dad will Love!

My husband is notoriously hard to shop for, so I usually end up making him something. I put together a huge list of cross stitch patterns that are perfect for the dad in your life. Whether you are looking for something on the nose about the world’s best dad, or something that would look awesome hanging in the man cave there are tons of great patterns on this list. Want to sew something for dad? Check out THIS post and THIS post.

pictured two patterns and words cross stitch patterns to make for dad

Cross Stitch Projects Dad will Love!

Short Cuts hide
1 What is modern cross stitch?
2 What can you do with a cross stitch project?
3 What is the best fabric for cross stitch?
4 Where can I buy a cross stitch kit online?
5 Super Cool Cross Stitch Patterns
5.1 Three Guitars
5.2 Elemental Beer
5.3 In Bacon We Trust
5.4 Tools
5.5 Cassette Tape
5.6 Pizza
5.7 Camping
6 Dad-centric Patterns
6.1 First Time Dad
6.2 Best dad in the world
6.3 Dad is my hero
6.4 DAD
6.5 Super Hero Dad
6.6 Dad Tattoo
6.7 King of the Grill
6.8 Coolest Pop Ever
6.9 I <3 Dad
6.10 Best Dad Ever
6.11 Avocado Family
6.12 Dad Tools
7 Funny Patterns
7.1 Favorite Parent
7.2 Star Wars Dad
7.3 Dad I’m Awesome
7.4 Fix It
7.5 I’m Classic
8 Pin Cross Stitch Projects for Dad
9 Related

What is modern cross stitch?

Cross stitch is creating images using x’s based on a pattern. Modern cross stitch is simply an updated version of a centuries old practice (they’ve found needlework in Egyptian tombs!)

The modern version of cross stitch often includes patterns with cuss words or feminist quotes. It is cute pictures and pop-culture. Modern cross stitch is pictures of anything you want it to be.

What can you do with a cross stitch project?

There are lots of great options for using your cross stitch. Here are just a few:

  • Frame the project and hang it on the wall.
  • Use the cross stitched fabric to create a stuffed pillow.
  • Finish the edges and create a patch.
  • Glue the edges under and add a magnet back.
  • Use your finished piece as the cover of an art journal.
  • Add a paper frame and send it as a card to a friend.

Have more ideas? Share with me in the comments below.

What is the best fabric for cross stitch?

There is specific fabric for cross stitch, it is called AIDA fabric. This is a woven fabric that allows you to work in the x’s required for a cross stitch pattern.

You can find it in several colors and sizes. Find a few on the JOANN site HERE. Or find some on Etsy HERE.

Where can I buy a cross stitch kit online?

Etsy is a great place to find cross stitch kits. Like this adorable slothee kit.

pictured slothee cross stitch kit

You can also find some kits at the craft stores like JOANN. However I much prefer Etsy because you are supporting small craft businesses and the patterns tend to be much more modern and current. The big stores tend to shy away from anything that might be inappropriate (<—like those patterns) and you know I love my inappropriate patterns.

A cross stitch kit should include everything that you need for your cross stitch projects. A pattern, floss in the appropriate colors, a hoop, fabric, and often a needle.

Super Cool Cross Stitch Patterns

These patterns are not specifically dad related. They are not feminine so they are a good option for everyone (not just guys!)

Three Guitars

pictured digital mockup of guitar cross stitch project next to a planted cactus

Elemental Beer

pictured BE ER its elemental cross stitch in a hoop

In Bacon We Trust

Use the code ALICIA25 in this shop for a 25% discount, sweet right?

pictured digital mockup of in bacon we trust cross stitch pattern

Tools

pictured completed cross stitch with tools and a background of tools

Cassette Tape

pictured retro cassette tape cross stitch pattern in frame

Pizza

Use the code ALICIA25 in this shop for a 25% discount, sweet right?

pictured my true love is pizza digital mockup

Camping

pictured completed camping cross stitch in hoop

Dad-centric Patterns

These patterns are all clearly for dad (or grandpa!)

First Time Dad

pictured cross stitch pattern reading first time dad

Best dad in the world

pictured finished cross stitch with map and words best dad in the world

Dad is my hero

pictured dad is my hero cross stitch on green watercolor background

DAD

pictured cross stitch with words dedicated and devoted (DAD)

Super Hero Dad

pictured superhero dad cross stitch digital mockup

Dad Tattoo

pictured dad tattoo cross stitch project mockup

King of the Grill

pictured king of the grill cross stitch pattern framed

Coolest Pop Ever

pictured cross stitch hoop with green popsicle  and words coolest pop ever

I <3 Dad

pictured i heart dad with a pipe cross stitch pattern

Best Dad Ever

pictured best dad ever cross stitch project staged with a coffee cup

Avocado Family

pictured avocado family cross stitch pattern

Dad Tools

pictured cross stitch word dad made from tools

Funny Patterns

These patterns are clever and funny! They are perfect for that dad with a great sense of humor. If you are looking for something a little inappropriate you might like THESE inappropriate patterns.

Favorite Parent

pictured framed cross stitch project with words dad you're one of my favorite parents

Star Wars Dad

pictured star wars dad cross stitch pattern

Dad I’m Awesome

pictured cross stitch pattern reading dad well done I am awesome

Fix It

pictured if dad can't fix it we're all screwed with a drill cross stitch pattern

Got Balls

You can also find the British version with a cricket, rugby, and football (soccerball.)

pictured baseball football and basketball with words i've got balls framed on a brick background

I’m Classic

pictured classic car cross stitch with words reading i'm not old i'm classic

Pin Cross Stitch Projects for Dad

pictured cross stitch patterns and words cross stitch patterns not so feminine

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