Gingham can be a great fabric to embroider on, and not just for working chicken scratch. It's already got a perfectly square grid so any patterns designed for cross stitch will work equally well on it. Use the corners of each small square (or skip over a few if the squares are very small) for your needle entry and exit holes.
I found these two aprons recently at an antique mall—one pink gingham, the other yellow. Both have a row of brown and red chickens along the bottom. I'm including the pattern here — it's been a while since we've had a freebie! Enjoy!
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What is it about gingham that always seems so fresh and homey, especially if it has embroidery? It is nice of you to share the pattern.
Thanks for the pattern. I love roosters and can't wait to try it.
If I may add a warning - always check that the gingham is woven. There are printed ginghams on the market and they aren't always printed accurately on the grain line.
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Hello There! I just discovered your embroidery blog and am totally stoked!! I have been trying to learn how to decoratively stitch for a long time. I am so delighted to have found your blog and tutorials!! Thanks!!
I love gingham cross-stitch and I love anything with roosters! Thank you for this pattern. I hope you don't mind that I've included a link to your blog on my blog at http://missabigailshopechest.blogspot.com/
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