Charted for 14 count fabric.
Design area 12 * 14.79 inches
Chart uses 19 colors DMC Cotton Floss.
Full stitches only. No half stitches and no back stitching necessary.
You will download two versions of charts (patterns only not kites):
# Chart 1: Symbols over colors charts,
# Chart 2: Black symbols over white chart patterns,
# Color image of the design for reference
# DMC floss number and color list.
# Floss usage report indication number of skeins of each color needed
We hand customize each pattern to minimize stray stitches and combine very similar colors (when it doesn't detract from detail). This will prevent you from needing to purchase a whole skein of floss for just a few stitches.
Intermediate skill level
Stunning Details in this pattern
Not a kit - Pattern Only
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Beginning Cross
Stitch Embroidery Tips
Cross stitch is one of the most popular forms of embroidery
today.
Cross stitch is embroidery which
is stitched using small “X” stitches to form a design.
Generally cross stitch is done on weaved fabric which has
small, even holes, for your needle and thread to go through.
This weaved cloth is called Aida cloth.
Some cross stitch is done on silks and other
fabrics as well.
What fabric is used
depends entirely on the stitcher themselves and the desired end results.
Some cross stitch embroidery today is also done on plastic
and paper canvases.
These other mediums
produce their own unique results.
Plastic
and paper are stiffer than traditional cross stitich fabrics and can be molded
into interesting shapes and used for projects where fabric simply isn’t
practical.
The threads used for cross stitch vary from cottons, wools,
silks and metallic.
The threads are
usually very colorful and come in a complete myriad of colors and textures for
any need.
If you are new to cross stitch it is always a good idea to
learn a bit about the craft before you begin on your first project.
There are tons of books and websites which
are dedicated solely to cross stitch techniques and instructions.
Before you purchase your first project you
should take the time to read about cross stitch and understand how it is
done.
This will save you a lot of
frustration on your first project.
The next thing you should do is to choose a simple cross
stitch project to learn on.
Find a
project which is not too complicated, doesn’t have too many colors, and which
uses a larger weave Aida fabric. The
combination of these three factors will ensure you the best results for your
first cross stitch project.
When you understand the basics of cross stitch then it is
time to start on your first project.
Start by reading all of the instructions which came with your first
project kit.
Read and understand how
many threads to use and about any special markings on the pattern.
When cross stitching you will take a traditional six strand
embroidery thread and separate it into individual threads.
You will then cross stitch using one to three
of the threads at a time.
Generally the
larger the weave of your Aida cloth, the more strands of thread you will work
with at a time.
The best thing you can
do for your end product is to separate each strand and then use the recommended
number of threads together.
Do not
rewind them together, keep them separated.
This helps for your thread to better cover the canvas and look flat and
even.
When you start your first stitch, do not knot your
thread.
You never want to knot thread on
any stitchery project because it will make lumps on the finished project.
Simply pull the thread through your fabric
and leave a small tail of thread at the back.
Hold on to the small tail at the back of your project and make your next
few stitches so that they overlap that thread and secure it in place.
This takes a bit of practice but makes your
projects look great.
When you are done stitching with one color and need to start
a new one the process is simple.
You
should take your needle and gently pull your thread through the existing
stitches on the back-side of your project.
This will secure your thread.
Once you have done this then clip the thread off close to your project
surface but leave a bit extra, maybe a centimeter, so it does not come
undone.
To start with a new thread color
simply re-thread your needle and start again just like before.
The biggest problem with cross stitch is that it is simply
addictive.
As soon as you learn how to
do it you start finding projects everywhere that you want to complete.
This is a good thing in moderation but try to
keep to buying projects only one or two ahead of the one you are currently
working on.
Cross stitch projects can
take up a lot of time and you should make sure that you don’t purchase projects
which you will never actually complete.
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Add Beads to Your
Cross Stitch Embroidery Projects
One of the most interesting ways you can embellish your
embroidery projects is by adding beads onto your stitches.
Adding beads brings a three dimensional look
to your needlework and adds a unique form of beauty and visual interest.
With today’s popularity of beadwork and
jewelry making, there are some amazing beads available for you to purchase and
add onto your embroidery projects.
You can purchase beads at your local drugstore, craft
stores, fabric stores and even bead specialty shops.
Bead shops can be found both online and
through mail-order catalogues.
Beads
today come in an amazing variety of shapes, colors and sizes.
Beads can be found made of many different
materials and in just about any shape imaginable.
Embellishing your embroidery projects with beads is simple
to do if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Let’s take a moment and look at three tips and tricks which can help you
to create amazing works of art with embroidery and beads, without adding
frustration to your project.
Keep a Consistent
Color Scheme
When you are looking at adding beads as an embellishment,
you want to decide how you want them to look on your finished project.
If you are after a complementary addition, you
might want to use beads which are similar in color to your stitches.
This will give your work a very elegant feel
and at the same time won’t distract viewers away from your stitching.
If you are looking to add some extra visual interest to your
embroidery, you might want to add a more bold or opposite color to your
work.
An example would be adding red
beads onto a Christmas tree you have embroidered.
Another choice you have is to use clear thread, or thread
which matches your fabric exactly, and add beads into the empty spaces on your
work. This allows for the beads to be seen even if there is no embroidery under
it; and the clear thread will allow your eye to see the beads and not the
thread itself.
Test Your Beads for
Quality Before You Stitch Them On
Not all beads are created equal.
You want to use higher quality beads for your
embroidery projects.
You do not want the
color to come off of them in the wash or through regular wear.
To test your beads you can simply rub them
together in your hands and see if they maintain their color without
flaking.
The best beads to use to
embellish embroidery will be made of colored glass.
Use the Right Needle
Size
While the size of your needle doesn’t matter too much when
you are making your embroidery projects, it does matter, a lot, when you are
working with beads.
If you will be using
glass seed beads, or other small-hole beads, you want to make sure you use a
small thin, long beading needle to affix your beads to your project.
Beading needles work the best for two reasons.
The first is that they will not break your
beads when you thread them on.
The
second is that they are usually longer than embroidery needles and will allow
you to string on beads all at one time if you want to.
Adding bead embellishments to embroidery projects can really
make your projects “pop” and look like they were done by a professional.
You really are only limited by your
imagination!
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