Cross Stitch Posts

Cross stitching involves the use of stitches which are x-shaped to  form pictures. It is described as a type of counted-thread embroidery.  An often time, cross stitching is executed on an even-weave material  that is easily countable referred to as an Aida cloth. A stitcher is  used for purposes of counting the threads in each of the directions.  This helps to ensure that...

  The first step involves cutting your fabric according to the pattern size. Patterns may be purchased from craft stores. You can also  download them from the Internet free of charge. Still, you can design  your own patterns with the help of EasyCross and PCStitch software.  Subsequently, make a mark at the center.   Cut your thread 18 inches from the center. Because each...

Cross stitching involves the use of stitches which are x-shaped to  form pictures. It is described as a type of counted-thread embroidery.  An often time, cross stitching is executed on an even-weave material  that is easily countable referred to as an Aida cloth. A stitcher is  used for purposes of counting the threads in each of the directions.  This helps to ensure that...

Tapestry needles are most often used when cross stitching. They come in a variety of sizes but they are all blunt and the eye of the needle is larger than a regular needle eye. For those of us that sew using our embroidery stitches instead of going down through one hole, pulling the thread through and then coming up through another hole and again pulling the thread through (stab and poke), the pet...