The "sampler" usually refers to your finished product. Some samplers are small and very simple. Others are larger, and very ornate. But the term is usually used to refer to whatever it is you are working on. The term Cross stitch sampler started hundreds of years ago as young girls in school were learning alphabets and spelling and would use linen to spell out these words. Some added their own design with thread such as monograms, motifs and other touches.
Band samplers are rows of stitches (bands) usually of different specialty stitches such as Algerian Eye, Rhodes, Smyrna etc.
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
Hi, A sample is a piece of work where you do a bit of all different types of cross stitch. Usually with a bit of a border in one pattern and rows or sections in other patterns. The rule here I think, is that you should try until you find something you like, and then perfect i ton the sampler. They are usually signed and dated too.
There are many books for cross stitch patterns level beginner to intermediate. Some interesting titles are "The ABC's of Cross Stitch", "Teach Me to Stitch" and "Cross Stitch for Beginners".
This model of Singer sewing machine does not offer a cross stitch function.
Jo Verso has written: 'Cross stitch cards & keepsakes' -- subject(s): Patterns, Greeting cards, Cross-stitch 'World of Cross Stitch' 'Barnstable and Ilfracombe' 'Jo Verso's world of cross stitch' -- subject(s): Patterns, Cross-stitch 'JoVerso's complete cross stitch course' -- subject(s): Cross-stitch, Patterns 'Jo Verso 10 Copy C/Pack-Full' 'Yeovil and Frome'
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 many yards are in a skein of cross stitch thread
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.
It's a cross
There are Katcina dolls cross stitch patterns on eBay.
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.
Cross stitch is a form of embroidery. (Cross stitch designs are done on grids, so they look like they might be for knitting. You could probably use some cross stitch designs for intarsia or fair isle color knitting.)