Generation X Cross Stitch

Use these patterns as exact templates
or as starting points for making figures
that more closely resemble the people in
your life. You can personalize patterns
by mixing and matching elements from
the templates here: Swap in a different
outfit or hairdo, change hair or eye
color, and incorporate different details.
The scale is different for kids and adults,
so if you do mix elements, make sure
you’re comparing adults to adults and
children to children. (Remember that the
scale and grid encourages simplicity and
adaptation.)
Print any pattern on a color printer,
adjusting colors and clothing as desired.
Then count how many shades of embroidery
thread you’ll need. Embroidery
thread is usually 8 thin strands twisted
together. If you’re working with 8-count
Aida cloth, use 4 of these strands for
cross stitches, and 2 for backstitches. If
you’re working with 14 count, use 2 for
cross stitches, and 1 for backstitches.

From Martha Stewart