| Cross Stitch is part of the embroidery family of | | | | birthday,wedding anniversary,new baby or just to say |
| needlework. Designs are achieved by stitching lots of | | | | thank you to see the pleasure on their faces is |
| cross stitches on evenweave fabric. Not only do the | | | | satisfying. The recipient knows that you have |
| crosses define the design but also the use of colours. | | | | stitched it with them in mind. With cards they can be |
| Over the centuries children made cross stitch | | | | put into a frame to be displayed for all to see. |
| samplers to improve their stitching skills. These | | | | Not only can you create cards but fridge |
| normally would include the alphabet,numbers, their | | | | magnets,bookmarks,pillows, |
| name, the year it was stitched those more | | | | cushions,keyrings,tablecloths, babies bibs,boottees and |
| accomplished would stitch a verse or poem. Motifs | | | | the list goes on. |
| of trees, animals or a house, would be added to | | | | It is an easy skill to learn with beautiful results. All you |
| embellish the sampler. | | | | need is fabric, thread,chart,needle,sharp scissors and |
| Counted cross stitch is the main description for cross | | | | an embroidery hoop however some people prefer to |
| stitch. The design is stitched on evenweave fabric | | | | just hold the fabric in their hand and stitch. A hoop |
| such as aida,cotton or linen. The fabric has an even | | | | needs to be large enough for you to be able to stitch |
| amount of holes per 10cms. For example aida cloth | | | | the whole design without moving the hoop. Using a |
| can have 14 holes per 10cms and when stitching count | | | | hoop does keep the fabric taut helping to keep your |
| the holes. | | | | stitches neat as they are kept at the same tension. |
| Over the last thirty years inparticular cross stitching | | | | You will be amazed how many people are avid cross |
| has developed and the diversity of designs is | | | | stitchers be warned it is highly addictive. |
| endless. The availability of accessories has increased | | | | From a small investment the hours of pleasure you |
| cross stitch as a hobby. Making your completed design | | | | have stitching the piece of work is worthwhile. It is |
| into a gift for someone special is so rewarding. | | | | versatile as you can take small projects on holiday |
| Stitching a card specially for someones | | | | with you or whilst travelling. |