Everyone needs a hobby. For me, cross stitching is a rewarding needlecraft. It’s a relaxing and calming needlework activity and helps me feel productive even when watching television in the evening.
What do I cross-stitch? Toddler bibs, hand towels, and bookmarks are among my go-to projects. Keeping a supply of completed bibs, hand towels, and bookmarks makes quick, thoughtful gifts for newborn babies, baby showers, hostess gifts, birthday gifts, and thank-you gifts.
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Handmade cross-stitch bibs are a cherished treasure!
A self-made baby bib makes a caring, practical baby shower gift for the mom-to-be or the mom of a newborn. Make some for your baby too!
For a baby shower, the baby's gender is not always revealed, which means gifting something more neutral. This is perfectly possible with cross-stitch baby bibs since there are so many great neutral patterns out there.
Many companies have cross-stitch bibs. Charles Craft Velour Bibs are my favorite bibs to stitch and gifts to give; moms and grandmoms always love them.
Many, many years ago, these bibs were made with a Velcro shoulder closure. Then, for a number of years, I couldn't find them anywhere—not at Joann's, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, online, nowhere. Finally, they reappeared on the market as pullover bibs.
So I was back in business cross-stitching toddler pullover bibs as gifts.
Do you want to make a bib and need a cross-stitch baby bib design? Here is a link to our free cross-stitch bib designs, or at the end of the post, find links to cross-stitch bib leaflets.
Check out and learn about my cross-stitch bib project by watching this video, and then continue reading this post for more bib information.
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BABY BIB TO CROSS STITCH ![Toddler Cross Stitch Bib Completed Bibs 2]()
How many bibs does a baby need?
There is no specific number of bibs you should get for your baby.
The number of bibs needed will depend on the type of bib, the feeding routine, the laundry schedule, the baby or toddler's drooling capacity, and the baby or toddler's age.
Other considerations:
Will you use a burp cloth instead of a bib for newborns?
Do you own a washing machine, or is there a laundromat nearby?
If you’re an average family, you’re likely to need 10-20 baby bibs to ensure you always have some on hand while the others are in the wash.
How do you store all those bibs? Chari at Fresh Mom Life has simple and easy ways to organize baby bibs here.
Types of bibs?
- Regular/Drool/Dribbler Bibs—Drool bibs are regular bibs, and they are used when feeding the bottle to avoid clothes getting wet with dribble saliva and when feeding the baby solid food.
- Bandana Bibs—These bandana-style bibs are functional and stylish. They are triangles in shape. The pleated style catches baby drool to prevent baby clothes from getting wet.
- Feeding Bibs—When a child begins to eat solid food and feed themselves, about the 4 to 6 month mark, feeding bibs are best to help catch fallen food and keep the baby clean from the food.
- Smock Bibs - Smock bibs are worn like a t-shirt. They are designed to cover the baby from the neck to the knee; hence keeping clothes stain-free.
- Disposable Bibs - Disposable bibs are usually made from strengthened paper and are handy when on the go and traveling.
To make a cross-stitch velour pullover bib, you'll need:
- Charles Craft Velour Pullover Bib
- Cross Stitch Pattern
- Embroidery Hoop
- Embroidery Thread
- Embroidery Needle
- Scissor
THE BIBS
These Charles Craft Velour Pullover Bibs are ready for embellishments of your favorite cross-stitch pattern. The velour fabric is soft and absorbent.
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It’s perfect for little ones from ages 6 months to 3 years. The bib is 100% cotton and has a stretch cotton neckband that easily slips over the child's head.
The bib dimensions are 11 1/2' x 19 1/2". A 14-count Aida x-stitch fabric band is woven into the bib, with a stitchable area of approximately 11 1/2" x 2 1/4", or 31 stitches high and 159 stitches wide.
Currently, a FREE "Enchanting Dancing Elephants " pattern is included.![Cross Stitch Bib Pattern on Package]()
THE CROSS-STITCH DESIGNS
The bib designs used to stitch these bibs were from one of these leaflets. These cross-stitch bib leaflets were purchased over 20 years ago. ![Cross Stitch Bib Booklets]()
Some of the cross-stitch designs in two of my leaflets are too large for the stitching area on today's Charles Craft Velour bibs. Charles Craft must have changed the size of the stitching area when the pullover bibs reemerged on the market.
I can still use many of them by slightly redesigning the cross-stitch patterns.
At the end of this post, find the current pamphlet links to baby bib designs for cross-stitching.
THE EMBROIDERY THREAD
The cross-stitch chart is accompanied by a color key. These indicate the color of floss by a specific manufacturer to use for each stitch on the chart. If you don't have that manufacturer's floss, find embroidery thread conversion charts to many different brands of thread here.
Only a small amount of an embroidery thread color is needed for some designs. I substitute thread leftover from completed cross-stitch kits, which have been wrapped on bobbins and stored in an embroidery thread box, for thread in the color key.
The Cross Stitch Stitches
The stitches you will use for the cross-stitch bibs will vary according to the pattern, but here are some basic stitch tutorials you may need to complete the project.
To start your embroidery thread neatly, use the Loop Method. Where the pattern allows, stitch your cross-stitch in rows. Most designs will have an outline with a backstitch to help bring out the design.
Run the thread under previously sewn stitches to end your embroidery floss and keep the back of the project neat.
PROJECT STORAGE
These cross-stitching bibs require few supplies and are a great take-along craft. Just keep the project with the pattern, needle, thread, hoop, and scissor in a bag to take along on long car rides, informal meetings, and appointments, or simply have handy while watching favorite shows or listening to music.
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The bibs are useful for playtime, snacks, and meals, which makes them a good addition to the little one's wardrobe.
Cross-stitch bibs are a great way to create a soft, durable, personalized item for a lucky baby or toddler you love!
QUESTIONS?
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