How to Cross Stitch
admin | February 4, 2010
Cross stitching is not only a pastime that we can do whenever we have free time. Most people find that cross stitching is a relaxing activity, while creating something that is usefull (and wonderful too).
Using our cros stitch creations as a personal gifts for someone special on special occasions and holiday is a briliant idea to make the people we care about feel important as it took considerable amount of time and patience to finish the stitch.
Measuring For Cross Stitch
If we want to start on this hobby now, it’s not difficult to learn. A few basics need to be understanded in order for us to start on the right track. For instance, Dimension Cross Stitch is not measured by simple inches and centimeters.
Sizes in cross stitch when it comes to determining the amount of cloth will be needed as well the size of the finished project, are measured using the the number of stitches both in width and height.
Dimensions Cross Stitch that measures fourteen-count aida – aida being the cloth specifically made for cross stitching – means fourteen stitches to one inch; an eleven-count aida is eleven stitches to one inch; and so forth.
The height of the design is also measured in the same way; so a pattern that measures one 140W and 63H would mean, the pattern when finished would be one hundred forty inches in width and sixty-three inches in height.
To determine the actual size of the cloth including the extra fabric that will be used for framing; there are cross stitch calculators that we can find on the internet (you can ask Mr Google for that).
The Essential Factors in Cross Stitch
Other than the cloth, there are other essentials that we will be needing in order to start on our cross stitch project. The needle that is good for those of us who are only starting to learn, would be #22, you can read more about Sewing Needle Size Chart.
There are also patterns that are designed for beginners which are basically small so it won’t be to difficult to finish the project.
The thread, also called embroidery floss, is the next thing we need to think about. Basically, the embroidery floss has 6 strands that are twisted together and we need to separate these as per instructions on our pattern.
The last item is the hoop. This will hold our cloth together while we do our cross stitching.
We can then begin with our first attempt at cross stitching once we have all the necessary materials to start on our cross stitch project.
By following the instructions that come with our cross stitch kit, we can easily complete the design with just a little bit of patience and determination.
further reading: Wedding Dress Size Guide
