| Cross stitching is a type of embroidery that has been | | | | image or text. There is even software a available that |
| in existence for many years and became quite popular | | | | will allow you to take a photograph or picture and |
| a few decades ago. While it is probably not as popular | | | | create a pattern that can be used for cross stitching |
| now, it is still being done by many people that have a | | | | the image on fabric for wall art, a blanket, or a shirt, |
| passion for the art. | | | | just to name a few. |
| Cross stitch can be done on any fabric where you are | | | | I find the art of cross stitching very relaxing, although |
| able to separate and count the threads in the fabric. | | | | many people would think that I am crazy for saying |
| Aida fabric is a special fabric designed especially for | | | | that. The possibilities for this craft are endless. You can |
| cross stitching and have distinct squares so that it | | | | create projects that will take you a lot of time or you |
| easy to count stitches. However, linen and burlap are 2 | | | | can find projects that you can finish in a day or 2. |
| other fabrics that can be used as a medium for | | | | Most cross stitch projects are small enough that they |
| creating this artwork. | | | | are easily transportable, if you are want to take them |
| This type of needlework requires a needle, embroidery | | | | with you. |
| thread and a scissors. A hoop can also be used to | | | | If you think you would like to give cross stitch a try, |
| hold the fabric tight as you are working. Patterns are | | | | one of the easiest ways to get started is with a kit. |
| followed to create the design. These patterns have | | | | Any craft store will carry cross stitch kits. This will give |
| small squares that are filled with different symbols to | | | | you the chance to try out this craft before you invest |
| denote each color of thread that is required. | | | | in a lot of supplies, just to find out that you do not |
| Cross stitching can be used to create literally any | | | | enjoy cross stitching. |