Cross-stitch wedding favors?

Is this a project you would do yourself, or hire out? Pricing out is always the first thing I did. It sounds cute, but not sure what I would do with 1 embroidred/cross stich napkin...LOL

I would do it myself, and maybe enlist the help of my mother.

Could you get the cross stitch set into something? Like those coasters that hold photos, or a clear perspex napkin ring, and personalise a coaster or ring for each person?

That's a lot of cross stitching momma! You sure your fingers are up to it?

Yes, cute idea. Depending on how many, I would look at hiring someone to do it too. If you have the time then save the $$$ and do it yourself. I have seen hankerchiefs done as gifts but only to the bridal party.

@Kristy.. I've seen coasters done like that before, so I'm sure I could find them somewhere. Good idea

@Cooper... Haha, well I've only got bout 80 guests, and I have to take into account those who decline.. Eh..

If this idea is kind of lame, maybe I could do table numbers in cross-stitch instead?

I used to cross stitch, and I remember it being a pain in the arse.

I'd just worry it's a hell of a lot of work for something someone might not appreciate, or use, or even take home with them after.

Table numbers would be cool - are you going with numbers? I've seen some great table name ideas on here so each could have a picture with it, and you could use a photo frame to stand it up in. Or if you can get definite rsvps early enough you could stitch the table plan!

@Kristy... True about the favors. As for the tables, I just figured I'd go with numbers.. hadn't given it too much thought really lol..

Bump.. what about cross stitch table numbers in frames.. i'd have to do two of each [so they can be seen from both sides of the table], and have them positioned somehow so they could sit a foot or two off the table..

eh?

I do cross stitch and it is a ton of work and a huge time sucker. I love the idea of the table numbers I feel like if it were favors people might not have as much appreciation for the work being put in

Yeah it takes forever, I know I think it would be worth it though to do the table numbers anyways.

What about cross-stitching a heart onto men's and women's plain handkerchiefs?

I like the idea of doing the cross stich table numbers, it's different and unique!

BTW I used mirrored picture frames from the 99 cent store for my table numbers (just printed #s on paper, didn't cross stitch). I just sat the frame on the table, I didn't have to raise the frame up, everyone found the tables without a problem. If you can find a cool way to raise them up that is fine, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.

I like the table number idea, but what would you do with them after?

@FMS That's a very good point... But maybe I could use them in a scrapbook. I plan on having a disposable camera at every table, so I could put the pictures from each table in a scrapbook, with the table number sort of as a centerpiece for the page, or on the page preceding the page with pictures for that table. Eh?

My FH proposed on Christmas so I am making cross stiched xmas ornaments for each guest (60). I fould a simple pattern, so eah one takes abour 2 hrs. Also found a cute L-O-V-E pattern in our colors, so I'm making a bunch to be framed as part of our centerpieces.