How-To: Embroidered Family Hands Art

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How-To: Embroidered Family Hands Art

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This is a really simple and sweet way to capture a moment in time. It’s like a modern take on a growth chart for your family, preserved through embroidery thread and fabric. The one seen above was created by Christina W. aka Detroit Mommy on Flickr. 

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Christina’s image made it’s way around Pinterest and inspired others to try their hand at it too. Katella & Vine takes you through all the steps to create your own unique family hand art.

Try making this even more sentimental by stitching on a piece of fabric that your family would recognize. Perhaps an old (clean) tea towel, worn out bed sheets or old t-shirt. Make one for each member of the family as a keep sake for when they leave home.

Click here for the full how-to.

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