Cross-stitch embroidery: how to do it?

Needlework is becoming more popular nowadays. Firstly, there is a huge selection of materials on sale, and secondly, "hand-made" things are much more valuable than purchased ones. Here and embroidery cross - pillows, paintings, tablecloths - again conquers the hearts of beginners and experienced craftsmen. In addition, that a thing made by own hands can be an excellent gift, it and our house will fill with warmth and comfort.

Cross-stitch embroidery is not so difficult. If you are first starting this kind of needlework, you should learn a few subtleties. Patterns can be taken anywhere: print, borrow in a magazine, copy from a book. Moreover, there are special programs, thanks to which the cross-stitch embroidery will become a fascinating and pleasant handicraft. The computer will develop a scheme from any photo, select the desired color of the threads and even calculate the required number of threads.

The next thing to consider is the basis. The cross-stitch embroidery of the pillow is made much easier on the canvas. The width of the cell depends on the pattern, and on your patience. A small cross will take much longer than a large one. Many people like to embroider with woolen threads. To do this, you can buy a special thick yarn. If the canvas is shallow, you can make a cross on one of four squares. In addition, you will need a special needle with a blunt end and a large eye. Firstly, you will not get hurt by it, and secondly, there will be no tightening on the canvas.

Easy cross-stitch embroideries are based on graphic motifs - this can be a simple ornament. Technique for each master has its own. Someone simultaneously embroider a few needles with different threads, someone prefers to fill the space first with one color. In magazines, it is often advised to use a hoop to evenly stretch the canvas. However, according to the experience of the skilled workers, it can be said that this is not necessarily necessary. Over time, you will learn to control the tension of the warp and thread.

First, a row of stitches is laid "obliquely": from the bottom left corner of the cell to the upper right. And only after that the "covering stitch" is executed - this is the basic principle of cross-stitching. Photos illustrating this technique can be found in numerous magazines on needlework. And on sale there are special sets, which, in addition to the scheme, include threads, canvas and the motive itself. This is very convenient for beginners, but experienced masters prefer to create themselves, coming up with patterns, picking up yarn. Cross-stitch embroidery can be performed both with silk threads and with mercerized (smooth) mulina, as well as with iris or wool. Such homemade household items will give a unique charm to the living room or bedroom. And for the children you can choose a fairy tale motif and cotton threads. Beautiful and elegantly look and field flowers, and roses, and compositions of leaves. Graphic ornaments (for example, black and white zigzags or a chess cage) will suit the interior in a modern, simple style. A bizarre patterns or images of animals - to create a special atmosphere of home comfort.