Every woman can learn how to embroider a cross. This does not require certain knowledge and expensive materials. All you need is: desire, patience and perseverance.
Contents
- Technique for embroidering by cross
- Video: "Cross-stitch. Embroidery process »
- Tools for making cross stitching
- Video: Cross-stitch embroidery. Where to begin?
- How to fix the thread starting embroidery?
- Technique for making cross-stitching
- Video: Cross-stitch. Lessons for beginners
- Cross-stitch embroidery, scheme
- Cross-stitching bouquets of roses, scheme
- Cross-stitch embroidery
- Cross-stitch embroidery, scheme
- Cross-stitch patterns of cross-country landscapes and nature Cross-stitch embroidery
- Cross-stitch embroidery design for goldfish
- How to embroider a cross with an icon? Schemes for embroidering cross-stitch icons
- Video: "Embroidery cross. Beautiful underside »
Technique for embroidering by cross
Technique for making cross stitching is one of the most beautiful and simple, which can be mastered literally in a couple of evenings. All because it does not require special knowledge and skills, and the result is striking in its elegance and expressiveness. It is worth forgetting about "grandmother napkins", embroidered with flowers, because modern cross-stitch embroidery involves the creation of beautiful paintings.
Cross-stitch embroidery has now become a status of highly paid manual work, capable of creating unique patterns and drawings for decorating a house. Recently it was noticed that embroidery with a cross found its place on the fashion podiums, decorating the clothes of women of fashion. Learn to embroider is not difficult, the main thing is to have with you the desire and patience.
skirt, embroidered with a cross Video: "Embroidery cross. Embroidery process »
Cross-stitching tools
Like any handicraft, cross-stitching requires diligence and attention. You will not need any complicated tools, all you will need:
- cross stitch fabric
- embroidery frame
- thread floss
- embroidery scheme
cross stitch set Cross stitching is called a counting technique of needlework, all because youit is necessary precisely to count the number of rows and embroidered blocks. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of properly selected fabric, which greatly facilitates the process of work. Choose a dense canvas with small holes and if you are a beginner, do not give preference to the reticulums that need to be applied to ordinary tissue. Not an experienced master can easily get entangled in the mesh and make the embroidery sloppy. In modern stores you can buy a canvas of any colors and shades: white, black, colorful.
Canvas for embroidering with a cross Large weaving of the canvas will provide a correct and easy counting, as well as will not allow to weave threads. Such a fabric allows you to make embroidery on blocks and fragments, tightening the tissue in the embroidery frame. The hoop can be selected as wooden or plastic. The choice depends only on the preferences.
embroidery frame Needle also does not require any specific choice. However, experienced needlewomen say that it is better to give preference to middle-length needles with a blunt tip and without a large eyelet. A small eyelet should easily pass the thread, not tangling it and easily pass through the canvas without deformations.
needle for embroidery There are usually three types of thread for embroidering with a cross:
- cotton floss
- silk floss
- woolen threads( thin, twisted)
Such threads fit perfectly on the canvas, creating a smooth pattern. Moreover, in our time, there is absolutely no difficulty in finding the right shade, since there is a complete palette in stores.
thread floss Video: Embroidery cross. Where to begin?
How to fix the thread starting embroidery?
Neat reverse is considered the top of the art of any needlework, so starting to embroider it is worth giving due attention to every detail. No "errors" on the back of the picture should not be, embroidering the "face" pay attention to what stitch is left from the wrong side. Do not allow:
- knots
- long threads
- ties
- interlacing
- confusion
neat reverse side of the embroidery Make a strong knot of the first thread at the beginning of the embroidery - you can! To do this, you need to enter a needle in the lower left corner of the canvas. Retreat literally a millimeter and again pass the needle, leaving a miniature loop. Through this loop, pass the thread and fasten the knot.
Usually the thread is divided into two strings( there are only six) and embroider them, so a thin enough thread can leave an inconspicuous nodule, both from the front and from the wrong side. Some masters count a pair of stitches and thread the thread on the right to the left, leaving it in the fabric and then closing it with a pattern.
thread fastening method Technique for embroidering by cross
The main secret that can make your embroidery beautiful and tidy is equal and equal stitches. First of all, such stitches depend on the quality of the canvas, as already mentioned: you need to choose a fabric with a large weaving.
First fix the thread firmly, then insert the yoke from the wrong side into the lower left hole of the cell and apply a stitch, inserting the needle into the upper right hole. Stitch to lie down diagonally. Then follows, the so-called "mirror" stitch, which repeats with the opposite direction: from the right corner to the left.
The English technique of making cross stitching There are two main ways to apply stitches:
- English
- Danish
If English is the execution of each cross separately, then Danish is the imposition of stitches diagonally to the end of the row and the movement of "mirror" in the opposite direction throughout the series.
The Danish stitching technique Each of the ways is a personal choice of the needlewoman and it does not have its own disadvantages. Try both techniques and choose the right one for yourself. Very often, both techniques are combined when large paintings are embroidered. All because individual sites require monotonous embroidery, when you need to fill several fragments with one color, and others - detailing and multi-colored crosses.
In the English way it is convenient to embroider vertical bars, and Danish horizontal rows.
detailed cross-stitch Video: Cross-stitch embroidery. Lessons for beginners
Cross-stitch embroidery, scheme
The tender and strong lotus flower has incredible energy and is therefore very revered in the eastern countries. In ancient China, the lotus flower was comparable to a deity and was considered sacred. It is believed that growing out of mud and silt, a flower of extraordinary beauty is comparable to man and is his example. The modern teaching of Feng Shui says that the presence of a flower in the house can bring purity and wisdom to the masters, and also be a reliable talisman guarding against evil.
embroidery "lotus" The proposed embroidery pattern of the lotus is according to the strength of each:
part 1 
part 2 Cross-stitch roses bouquets, scheme
Roses are a symbol of luxury and prosperity. They are considered the most beautiful and noble flowers, the sensuality of which was sung by more than one classic. Buds and opened petals of flowers are considered the embodiment of femininity and are able to enhance the positive energy of everyone.
embroidery "roses" The proposed scheme is simple for the master to perform at any level:
scheme "bouquet of roses" Cross-stitch embroidery of snowdrops
Snowdrops are tender primroses giving a sense of spring and peace to every home. The picture with embroidered snowdrops will perfectly fit in the interior and will present a "spring" to its inhabitants at any time of the year. Small buds of snowdrops are easy for embroidery and the strength of each needlewoman.
embroidery scheme "snowdrops" Cross-stitch embroidery, scheme
Few people know that mimosa - it's not just a symbol of the women's holiday "March 8".Since ancient times, mimosa symbolizes resurrection and self-confidence. Sunflower plants that have a pungent smell embody peace, life and joy.
embroidery scheme "mimosa" Embroidery designs with a cross of landscapes and nature
Cross stitch embroidery
Creating colorful paintings with landscapes and nature requires perseverance, patience, but can reward the needlewoman with a beautiful result and beautiful volumetric image. Usually, such embroideries require a large palette of threads and take at least a month of work.
simple landscape embroidery scheme 
simple scheme of embroidery "snowy landscape" And more complex variants:
embroidery scheme "mountain landscape" 
embroidery scheme "river" embroidery design by goldfish cross
It is no accident that many needlewomen embroider gold fish in pictures. After all, this goldfish is a symbol of luck and prosperity. It is able to bring success and wealth to the inhabitants of the house.
embroidery scheme "goldfish" How to embroider an icon with a cross? Diagrams for cross-stitching icons
First of all, it should be noted that for embroidery of icons should be taken only by professionals, since this kind of creativity does not tolerate errors, knots and tangles of threads. Purely embroidered icon carries a charge of positive energy, fills the soul with kindness and faith. Embroider icons should be with good intentions and love in the heart.
diagram 1 
diagram 2