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When you see a counted cross stitch pattern you will see the stitch count in numbers. Many times it will say for example 140 h by 48 w. H is for Height and W for width.
To figure out the what your size will be, you divide the number of the stitches into the size of your fabric. Cross stitch fabric comes in six, seven, eight, ten, eleven, fourteen (the most common), sixteen, eighteen, twenty and 22 count. This means there are that many blocks per inch. So if you are working on a piece of Aida 14 you take 140 by 14 and your design will be ten inches tall and 48 divided by 14 will make it 4 inches wide. (Make sure you leave at least two and a half inches on each side so five inches total to the design for finishing or framing). Now if the fabric is ten count (ten squares per inch) then this same design would be 14 inches by almost 5 inches.
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∙ 10y agoIncluded in the Counted Cross stitch kits, you will find thread for your stitching, a tool for stitching, and the design you wish to make. The design is made out of plastic usually.
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What is cross stitching?
Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. Cross-stitch is usually executed on easily countable evenweave fabric. The stitcher counts the threads in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. This form of cross-stitch is also called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch. Sometimes cross-stitch is done on designs printed on the fabric (stamped cross-stitch); the stitcher simply stitches over the printed pattern.
Where was cross stitch invented?
I make coasters and greeting cards using cross-stitch inserts. Cross stitch is commonly used to decorate baby clothing, such a bibs and quilts. It is also used extensively on women's clothing on collars, sleeves, and necklines. Cross stitching is often used to accentuate seams on slacks and vests. An over-all cross stitch pattern is used to decorate placemats, table cloths, and bedspreads, and cross stitch wall hangings. It is also very popular on Christmas stockings and to accent gift items. Counted cross stitch has been around for centuries and young girls in the early 1800's used linen and thread to create samplers of words and sayings. There are samplers from young girls as young as eight or ten that are surfacing at antique auctions and drawing big bucks. Cross Stitch can be either counted (where you use a paper pattern and count the stitches onto Aida or Linens) or stamped cross stitch meaning it is stamped on a fabric and you stitch over the inked area.
Where can one find cross stitch charts?
Cross stitching is quite a popular form of embroidery and has quite the following. There are many sites that have cross stitch charts for sale such as cross-stitch-charts.
How do you make a satin stitch in cross stitching?
Satin stitch is regular embroidery, not cross stitch. It is basically straight stitches alongside each other across the shape to fill in.
Where could someone purchase a counted cross stitch kit?
There are many places where one can purchase a counted cross stitch kit. One can purchase a counted cross stitch kit at popular on the web sources such as Walmart and Etsy.
What has the author Debbi Voller written?
Debbi Voller has written several books on cross-stitching, including "The Cross Stitch Motif Bible" and "Cross Stitch Cuties." Her work focuses on providing patterns and inspiration for cross-stitch enthusiasts.
What is counted needlepoint?
Counted needlepoint, like counted cross stitch, is done using a chart that shows every stitch you will be making, and each stitch corresponds to a thread on the canvas. You count the number of threads across or down the canvas, and you place the stitches on the threads according to the chart. For instruction on how to do counted needlepoint, choose from one of these sites: http://www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=837
What has the author Jane Greenoff written?
Jane Greenoff has written: 'The Cross Stitcher's Bible' 'Cross stitching on linen' -- subject(s): Linen finishing, Patterns, Flowers in art, Cross-stitch 'Cross Stitch Castles and Cottages' -- subject(s): Patterns, Cross-stitch 'Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers' 'Our world in cross stitch' -- subject(s): Patterns, Juvenile literature, Cross-stitch '100 cross stitch patterns to mix-and-match' -- subject(s): Patterns, Cross-stitch, Toy and movable books 'At home with cross stitch' -- subject(s): Patterns, Cross-stitch 'The Cross Stitcher's Bible Project Book' 'Celebration cross stitch' -- subject(s): Patterns, Holiday decorations, Cross-stitch '55 Country Cross Stitch Charts' 'Victorian cross stitch' -- subject(s): Cross-stitch, Needlework, Victorian, Patterns, Victorian Needlework
What is the meaning of a Christmas cross stitch?
A cross stitch is a form of embroidery using counted threads. The threads are used to create X shaped stitches in a pattern that is used to create a picture. A Christmas cross stitch is a cross stitch design that contains a picture that is associated with Christmas.
I have a cross stitch pattern for 28 count cloth what is the size cloth needed for a 14 count cloth?
Most cross stitch patterns for 28 count fabric are designed to be stitched "over two" - that is each stitch goes over two threads of the fabric. If this is the case for your pattern, then you can stitch "over one" on 14 count fabric and the pattern will be exactly the same size.
Where can Christmas cross stitch kits be found?
You can find Christmas stitch kits at 123stitch, thefind, everythingcrossandstitch. These are the best places to find the Christmas stitching kit. You may even find them cheap.
What is Assisi embroidery?
Assisi embroidery is a form of counted thread work. It is characterised by a background filled with embroidery stitches and the main motifs left as voids (see negative design), without stitching. The background stitches include cross stitch, herringbone stitch and long and short cross stitch. The main motifs are often outlined with stem stitch.
