Lizzie Bolton

Ballet Cross Stitch Motifs for Your Favorite Ballerina.

A gift for a dance instructor. A fun project for your child who has a love of dance. A way to decorate a child's room. With a ballet cross stitch motif, you'll find a great way to combine a love for cross stitching with a love for ballet dancing.

Many different designs and themes exist when it comes to ballet cross stitch. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced cross stitcher, you can find patterns and graphs online that perfectly suit your tastes and skill level.

Whether it is holiday gift-giving-time or a birthday or "just because", creating a cross stitch piece for a ballet dance teacher is an excellent way to show you are thankful for her investment in your child's life. Ballet cross stitch is a unique gift idea that the teacher will cherish for years to come.

Choose a child ballerina design for the teacher who works with young children. Other design ideas include a pair of pink ballet shoes, a ballerina posing or putting on her shoes.  Include a simple "thank you" message, or a quote about dancing, or even just the year you are giving the gift.

Get your child involved in the process of creating a gift for the teacher, or if no gift is needed, simply turn your dancing child on to a love of cross stitching by incorporating ballet. Let the child choose the design. Cross stitching together can become a great time for learning and bonding.

For the child who wants a ballet themed room, cross stitching artwork for the room can add that special touch. Cross stitch an acrostic using the word "Ballet" or cross stitch ballerinas in various poses. The choices are endless and the child will be thrilled with the unique look for his or her room.

Ballet cross stitch motifs let you combine two beloved hobbies resulting in pieces of work you can use for gift-giving or décor. It's a creative way to display an appreciation for the art of dance.