Hand-Stitched Handprint Tutorial

This is one of my favorite

memorable treasures that I will

cherish for years!

You can do your own...

Here we go...

First, you will need a hoop, red thick thread (at least 5 strands thick),

muslin, and an invisible marker

(which is not shown here, but you can get it at fabric stores).Next, trace your child's hand

on the muslin,

centering it in the middle of the fabric.

This is my 4 year-old's handprint...
so cute!

Next, begin stitching along the outline.

Make sure the needle goes back into the hole

of the previous stitch.

This will help create a more accurate handprint.
After I stitched the handprint,

I added Simon's name

and the year at the bottom.

You will need a damp cloth

to dab on the muslin once you are through.

This will take out any blue

from your invisible marker.

You did it!

Good job!!

I am going to hang this in Simon's new room

and keep the hoop as the frame!

This gift takes about an hour to make

and cost you pennies.

Now go make one for

someone you love!