Tips and Pointers
1) Any cross stitch embroidery pattern can be worked on the cross
stitch count fabric of your choice. You will have to adjust the amount
of embroidery thread accordingly.
2) Cross stitch embroidery is flexible.
Your cross stitches do not have to be done in the traditional
fashion (a row of half crosses then reverse to do the other half -- or
even always left to right/right to left).
Try varying your method, especially when doing small areas.
This not only saves embroidery thread, but can give an interesting,
more realistic texture to your finished work. Traditionally-worked
cross-stitch can also have a slight sheen and a too obvious stitch
pattern, both of which are less obvious with varied stitching.
3) When framing your finished embroidery be sure your frame has
non-reflective glass.
This will allow your work to be more easily seen and admired.
4) Any pattern created on a grid can be converted to cross stitch ...
so don't discard those hooked rug patterns once they are completed.
Work it in cross stitch for a great miniature version!
It's simple. Just match your embroidery floss colours to the wool you
used in the rug and count out the rug pattern squares onto Aida canvas.
These special pictures make great gifts ... or can be displayed in YOUR
home!
5) To keep embroidery cotton from fraying or fluffing as you work, pull
the thread through a block of sewer's beeswax. This will make it easier
to thread into your needle, and keep your stitches very uniform and
neat.
6) When using 14 count canvas, use three strands of the standard six
strand cotton floss, to ensure the background canvas is fully hidden
between stitches. Two strands will cover 18 count canvas.
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