Stitch only where you see color printed, and try not to cover up any areas of the pattern that are white, that is, the squares that aren't filled in with color or stamped in any way. To make it easier on yourself, start from the center of the pattern and work your way out.
Stitch with the thread that is the color you see printed on the fabric, if your fabric is printed in color. Cross Stitching Instructions. How to Cross Stitch Clothing. Cross Stitch with Beads Instructions and Kits. Concrete Stamping Designs.
By Kate Miller-Wilson. Printing Photographs Onto Fabric. Needlepoint Kit. By Cyndee Kromminga. In addition to Aida cloth, Jobelan, Lugana, evenweave and waste canvas are all used in cross-stitch. Crucially, the fabric used for this type of embroidery must be woven so it has even numbers of threads both horizontally and vertically to allow for even stitches and a guide for where each cross stitch can be placed.
Some cross-stitch projects, such as samplers, are framed, and this embroidery technique can also be used for:. Learning to cross-stitch may be the best choice for the beginning embroidery artist. Because there is one basic stitch, the x-shaped stitch, which can be used over an entire project, there is no need to learn multiple stitch methods.
The x-stitch is also relatively simple to master. With either a stamped pattern or a given count of stitches to follow on grid pattern fabric, it is easy for the beginner to see where the next stitch should be placed.
Needlepoint is a surface embroidery technique or a type of embroidery that covers the top of the fabric. Similar to cross-stitch, needlepoint patterns consist of a square-by-square design. However, needlepoint uses multiple types of stitches. The most basic and commonly used stitch in needlepoint is the tent stitch. A tent stitch is a diagonal, slanted stitch at a degree angle. This stitch crosses over both the vertical thread and the horizontal thread of a fabric. There are multiple variations of this stitch, including:.
In addition, needlepoint can use cross-stitches and the brick stitch, which allows embroiderers to add beads to their pieces. While needlework is the most commonly used fabric for needlework, even weave fabric can also be used. You can also purchase needlepoint material that has a pattern or image already stamped on it.
If you are creating your first piece, this pattern can provide some structure so you know where each stitch should go. Some embroiderers, however, prefer to work on a blank canvas, especially if they wish to add some improvisation. Needlepoint works best on a sturdy material that can then be used as a functional object. For example, you may have seen antique chairs upholstered in needlepoint or vintage purses composed of a delicate floral needlepoint design.
You can also use needlepoint to create:. In general, needlepoint looks like a tapestry but is stitched by hand rather than woven on a loom. The type of embroidery to choose depends on many factors, such as the type of fabric you wish to use, your embroidering skill level and the finished product you desire. Use machine embroidery for heavier materials like canvas bags or polyester shirts because these materials can handle the thicker stitch of a machine-embroidered pattern.
You may also wish to use a machine if you own a craft business so that you can increase production efficiency and consistency. Machine embroidery is also more accurate and better suited for complex projects than hand embroidery. However, craft buyers appreciate the spontaneous beauty of hand-embroidered pieces too. You can hand-embroider a custom monogram to a cotton pillowcase or flour sack towel , for example, as these materials are soft, light and perfect for hand embroidery.
No single piece is the same with hand embroidery, so it can really make someone feel special. Hand embroidery may also be a more relaxing experience than using a machine. Hand-embroidered pieces reflect the creator and make wonderful gifts, especially for special occasions such as baby showers or weddings. If you are working with fine fabric such as silk, hand embroidery is also more gentle than machine embroidery.
If you wish to use multiple stitch types, hand embroidery also gives you the most flexibility. If you are new to embroidery, the structure of cross-stitch may be the most appealing. You will only need to master one simple stitch to complete a project. Cross stitching is one of the most common hand embroidery techniques that embroiderers use. There are two different methods of cross-stitch hand embroidery that you can use to embroider on fabrics. Counted and stamped cross-stitch.
As a cross-stitch embroiderer, you can choose between the two techniques to make your hand embroidery. These techniques are similar as you use cross-stitch on both, use an Aida fabric, and embroidery floss and needles. Counted cross-stitch is a cross-stitch technique where you follow an external digital or physical pattern for your embroidery.
Successful cross-stitch involves counting the number of stitches the pattern needs for an even finish. So, for every part of the pattern, you will make, you know how many stitches you need to make. If, for example, your pattern has five colors, you know the number of stitches you need to make for every color. Stamped cross-stitch is a cross-stitch technique where you follow a pattern printed on the Aida fabric. You can then wash off the pattern after you have finished your cross-stitch project.
In stamped cross-stitch, you only follow along with the pattern as it is. In counted cross-stitch, you need a key. This key ensures that you can successfully transfer the embroidery design from a digital or paper template, to your fabric.
The key provides you with symbols for the different colors of embroidery floss you will use in your project. It also provides you with a scale and directions on how many stitches you will need for each color on your cross-stitch. For example, the key will tell you how many blue stitches you need to make from the beginning of your project. It will also tell you the direction in which you will make the stitches. Following the key requires some practice.
With time you will be an expert counted cross-stitch embroiderer. You will follow the printed image on the fabric as it is. Use the different colored floss for different colored sections. If your stamped pattern is in black and white, your stamped cross-stitch kit may contain a key to guide you on the color placement of the pattern. Stamped cross-stitch is available in kits. If you want to do a stamped cross-stitch project, you will have to buy a kit.
The kit includes the printed Aida fabric, printed instructions, embroidery needles and, the different colored embroidery floss you need to complete the project. If you want to work on a counted cross-stitch, you can also buy a kit. Enjoy your stitching! View all posts by Jules. Your email address will not be published.
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