Cross Stitch|
Aug
31
Filed Under (Art And Entertainment) by Kert
John Wigham asked:
Everybody would like to leave their loved ones something special when they pass away so cross stitchers and the companies that develop cross stitch designs are now, more than ever, turning to the classics in order to produce a unique and very personal heirloom.
Currently there is a wide range of cross-stitch designs available for you to record those special occasions, such as:
the birth of a baby
a wedding
an anniversary
a special birthday.
You can hang these cross stitch pictures on a wall for a life time and not only will they bring back fond memories of the occasion itself; they will bring back equally happy memories of the person who actually did the stitching.
Generally these designs are aimed at intermediate cross stitchers and when framed and placed in a prominent position can be a real conversation piece.
Christmas heirlooms
Cross stitching a beautiful design or a family scene onto a large Christmas stocking can make a great heirloom that will be brought out and cherished every Christmas.
Generation after generation can fill it with sweets and little treats year after year and when the children ask where it came from, it will be fondly remembered as your handy work.
Crossword style heirlooms
You can use all of the names within your family to produce a cross stitch piece in the style of a crossword. Designing the pattern will take some time as you will need to make all of the names fit together. However, when all of the names are stitched in complementary colours and a pretty border design is put around the name crossword, it will be an adorable heirloom that will be forever in the family.
By leaving space around the edges or by spreading the names out you can always add new family members as they arrive so that it is always up-to-date.
Samplers
Samplers come in all shapes and sizes and they can contain pretty much anything you want them to. They are normally quite intricate projects and so are great to stitch as a family heirloom as they will be admired and treasured with each passing generation.
You may wish to cross stitch a family motto or a saying that you are well known for so that the sampler is personal to you and your family.
… and of Course There’s Always The Classics
Why not go all out and cross stitch one of the famous classic paintings such as The River by Monet or the Vase with Irises by Van Gogh. There are now hundreds of classics and more modern paintings to choose from and although they do take an experienced stitcher a lot of spare time they are well worth the effort.
You can pick a painting that is particularly special to you and your family and turn it into a work of art of your own making.
New style cross stitch heirlooms
A number of companies today (including Patterns Patch) offer a useful service where you send them a photo of a loved one or a special pet and they produce a counted cross stitch pattern in your specified stitch count so that the finished piece is as big or as small as you want it.
You can then cross stitch the design yourself and recreate the original photo but in the unique craft of cross stitch.
An Heirloom is a wonderful keepsake to pass on to the next generation of your family, and one that you have cross stitched yourself will be infinitely more special and lovingly treasured. It is a way of passing on a legacy and ensuring that you will be remembered always.
AUGUSTINE
Everybody would like to leave their loved ones something special when they pass away so cross stitchers and the companies that develop cross stitch designs are now, more than ever, turning to the classics in order to produce a unique and very personal heirloom.
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Currently there is a wide range of cross-stitch designs available for you to record those special occasions, such as:
the birth of a baby
a wedding
an anniversary
a special birthday.
You can hang these cross stitch pictures on a wall for a life time and not only will they bring back fond memories of the occasion itself; they will bring back equally happy memories of the person who actually did the stitching.
Generally these designs are aimed at intermediate cross stitchers and when framed and placed in a prominent position can be a real conversation piece.
Christmas heirlooms
Cross stitching a beautiful design or a family scene onto a large Christmas stocking can make a great heirloom that will be brought out and cherished every Christmas.
Generation after generation can fill it with sweets and little treats year after year and when the children ask where it came from, it will be fondly remembered as your handy work.
Crossword style heirlooms
You can use all of the names within your family to produce a cross stitch piece in the style of a crossword. Designing the pattern will take some time as you will need to make all of the names fit together. However, when all of the names are stitched in complementary colours and a pretty border design is put around the name crossword, it will be an adorable heirloom that will be forever in the family.
By leaving space around the edges or by spreading the names out you can always add new family members as they arrive so that it is always up-to-date.
Samplers
Samplers come in all shapes and sizes and they can contain pretty much anything you want them to. They are normally quite intricate projects and so are great to stitch as a family heirloom as they will be admired and treasured with each passing generation.
You may wish to cross stitch a family motto or a saying that you are well known for so that the sampler is personal to you and your family.
… and of Course There’s Always The Classics
Why not go all out and cross stitch one of the famous classic paintings such as The River by Monet or the Vase with Irises by Van Gogh. There are now hundreds of classics and more modern paintings to choose from and although they do take an experienced stitcher a lot of spare time they are well worth the effort.
You can pick a painting that is particularly special to you and your family and turn it into a work of art of your own making.
New style cross stitch heirlooms
A number of companies today (including Patterns Patch) offer a useful service where you send them a photo of a loved one or a special pet and they produce a counted cross stitch pattern in your specified stitch count so that the finished piece is as big or as small as you want it.
You can then cross stitch the design yourself and recreate the original photo but in the unique craft of cross stitch.
An Heirloom is a wonderful keepsake to pass on to the next generation of your family, and one that you have cross stitched yourself will be infinitely more special and lovingly treasured. It is a way of passing on a legacy and ensuring that you will be remembered always.
AUGUSTINE
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Aug
30
Filed Under (Togetherness) by Kert
Hamidah Gul asked:
You love to cross stitch but it’s costing way too much, you thought. How do you maintain this hobby and not fall into the commercial traps of the cross stitch mania. Here are my tried and true ways of making your cross stitch go a long way and then some.
After your project is done, snip extra fabric, keep the thread and store the needles.
You have to leave at 2-3 inches around your design for framing. But if you have more than that, don’t just leave it there or throw it away. Cut them nicely off your design and store them for future projects. Use your creativity and you can use these long thin fabrics to make borders, bookmarks, trimmings for table runners, little patches for your clothes and so many other things you can think of. Your cross stitch project don’t have to end here. There are just so much things you can do with the leftovers.
Leftover thread can be used to cross stitch small designs. Even if the free pattern in the magazine uses a red color thread but you only have pink, go ahead use pink! It will still be beautiful, I’m sure.
Don’t throw away those needles that come with the kit. I keep them all and although I get another needle in a new kit, I always have old needles in case I lose the one I’m using. Why buy extra needles when you get them for free!
Expensive organizers be gone!
With all the technology and advancements in storage space, cross stitch organizers have gone all over the design block and back. There are some pretty fancy ones out there and I’ve used some of them too. Some of them are great but some are just a waste of money. I’ve found that the everyday storage containers are sometimes the best solution.
I get them cheap at the grocery store, you know those little plastic drawers. Those are amazing as thread organizers. I keep my fabrics in a box and I keep my current project in a zip lock bag. Being frugal does not mean I love cross stitch any less.
Sometimes the fun in crafting is more in the ideas we get to create a masterpiece, never the dollars put into it.
HOMER
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You love to cross stitch but it’s costing way too much, you thought. How do you maintain this hobby and not fall into the commercial traps of the cross stitch mania. Here are my tried and true ways of making your cross stitch go a long way and then some.
After your project is done, snip extra fabric, keep the thread and store the needles.
You have to leave at 2-3 inches around your design for framing. But if you have more than that, don’t just leave it there or throw it away. Cut them nicely off your design and store them for future projects. Use your creativity and you can use these long thin fabrics to make borders, bookmarks, trimmings for table runners, little patches for your clothes and so many other things you can think of. Your cross stitch project don’t have to end here. There are just so much things you can do with the leftovers.
Leftover thread can be used to cross stitch small designs. Even if the free pattern in the magazine uses a red color thread but you only have pink, go ahead use pink! It will still be beautiful, I’m sure.
Don’t throw away those needles that come with the kit. I keep them all and although I get another needle in a new kit, I always have old needles in case I lose the one I’m using. Why buy extra needles when you get them for free!
Expensive organizers be gone!
With all the technology and advancements in storage space, cross stitch organizers have gone all over the design block and back. There are some pretty fancy ones out there and I’ve used some of them too. Some of them are great but some are just a waste of money. I’ve found that the everyday storage containers are sometimes the best solution.
I get them cheap at the grocery store, you know those little plastic drawers. Those are amazing as thread organizers. I keep my fabrics in a box and I keep my current project in a zip lock bag. Being frugal does not mean I love cross stitch any less.
Sometimes the fun in crafting is more in the ideas we get to create a masterpiece, never the dollars put into it.
HOMER
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Aug
27
Filed Under (Hobbies & Crafts) by Kert
GDJS asked:
Not to big! Approximately 6 or 7 inches height and the width the same size.
AVERY
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Not to big! Approximately 6 or 7 inches height and the width the same size.
AVERY
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Aug
25
Filed Under (Entertainment) by Kert
expertvillage asked:
Learn how to do basic patterns for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson. Expert: Vickie Pavone Bio: Vickie Pavone is a wife and mother of 8. She also teaches Cross Stitching at her church. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
IRVING
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Aug
25
Filed Under (Hobbies) by Kert
Yiota Christodoulou asked:
What a great way of receiving cross stitch patterns on an email or a download! Saving on postage fees and the fact that you don’t have to wait for days to receive a cross stitch chart by post is absolutely great. The only thing you need is a printer!
As many online cross stitch stores offer amazing downloadble/printable products, buyers have a great opportunity and many choices.
However there are some guidelines to help buyers make the right choice and be certain that the cross stitch chart they chose is reaching their expectations.
First browse the seller’s website and read carefully what they offer. When purchasing a cross stitch pattern you must receive the following:
* Cross stitch chart in black & white symbols or chart in color
* List of threads required
* The picture/image used to make the pattern
* The finished picture of how your cross stitch project will look like when completed (either in virtual stitches or “real” stitches.
It is very important for the seller to offer all of the above. Another way to be certain of the product’s guality is to look for any free cross stitch charts. Search the seller’s website for any free cross stitch patterns to download. Try to download a few and check out the quality. Are you happy with the result? Satisfied with the chart? Are the symbols big enough to read them? Is the pattern clear and easy to read? Is there a complete list of threads? If you are satisfied with the free cross stitch chart, then it is most likely that you will be satisfied with the products this website has to offer.
Another good way of choosing a cross stitch pattern is to look for how many colors the pattern is offering. This might seem irrelevant but it is not. In my personal opinion taking into consideration my many years of experience, the more colors the chart offers the better quality and resolution in the picture. More colors in a cross stitch pattern, it means the chart offers you details and shades. Especially if you are looking for fine art cross stitch patterns, then you definitely need more colors in the chart. However, be careful on the amount of colors used in the chart. Too many colors might be difficult to keep up with and only experienced stitchers should go for it. My opinion is that a cross stitch pattern up to 60 colors can capture a detailed image. If you don’t feel comfortable stitching a project with 150 colors, then do not buy it.
I hope this simple guide will help buyers choose a downloadable/printable cross stitch pattern with confidence.
GILBERT
What a great way of receiving cross stitch patterns on an email or a download! Saving on postage fees and the fact that you don’t have to wait for days to receive a cross stitch chart by post is absolutely great. The only thing you need is a printer!
As many online cross stitch stores offer amazing downloadble/printable products, buyers have a great opportunity and many choices.
However there are some guidelines to help buyers make the right choice and be certain that the cross stitch chart they chose is reaching their expectations.
First browse the seller’s website and read carefully what they offer. When purchasing a cross stitch pattern you must receive the following:
* Cross stitch chart in black & white symbols or chart in color
* List of threads required
* The picture/image used to make the pattern
* The finished picture of how your cross stitch project will look like when completed (either in virtual stitches or “real” stitches.
It is very important for the seller to offer all of the above. Another way to be certain of the product’s guality is to look for any free cross stitch charts. Search the seller’s website for any free cross stitch patterns to download. Try to download a few and check out the quality. Are you happy with the result? Satisfied with the chart? Are the symbols big enough to read them? Is the pattern clear and easy to read? Is there a complete list of threads? If you are satisfied with the free cross stitch chart, then it is most likely that you will be satisfied with the products this website has to offer.
Another good way of choosing a cross stitch pattern is to look for how many colors the pattern is offering. This might seem irrelevant but it is not. In my personal opinion taking into consideration my many years of experience, the more colors the chart offers the better quality and resolution in the picture. More colors in a cross stitch pattern, it means the chart offers you details and shades. Especially if you are looking for fine art cross stitch patterns, then you definitely need more colors in the chart. However, be careful on the amount of colors used in the chart. Too many colors might be difficult to keep up with and only experienced stitchers should go for it. My opinion is that a cross stitch pattern up to 60 colors can capture a detailed image. If you don’t feel comfortable stitching a project with 150 colors, then do not buy it.
I hope this simple guide will help buyers choose a downloadable/printable cross stitch pattern with confidence.
GILBERT
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Aug
24
Filed Under (Entertainment) by Kert
expertvillage asked:
Learn about the various patterns used for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson. Expert: Vickie Pavone Bio: Vickie Pavone is a wife and mother of 8. She also teaches Cross Stitching at her church. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
BUFORD
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Aug
23
Grand Rapids asked:
Where can I download printable Islamic or Arabic cross stitch patterns that are both accurate and aesthetic? Thanks in advance for helping me search.
PRESTON
Where can I download printable Islamic or Arabic cross stitch patterns that are both accurate and aesthetic? Thanks in advance for helping me search.
PRESTON
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Aug
21
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expertvillage asked:
Learn how to make a back stitch for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson. Expert: Vickie Pavone Bio: Vickie Pavone is a wife and mother of 8. She also teaches Cross Stitching at her church. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
CLEMENT
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Aug
21
Filed Under (Hobbies & Crafts) by Kert
mindy m asked:
I have always worked the counted cross stitch but now my aunt needs help with a stamped cross stitch baby blanket. She tried but her eyes aren’t so good any more & she really messed it up. The problem I’m having is she has lost all the papers. Do I stitch all the way through both layers & have the thread showing on the backside of the blanket or do I just stitch through the top layer??
JEFFERSON
I have always worked the counted cross stitch but now my aunt needs help with a stamped cross stitch baby blanket. She tried but her eyes aren’t so good any more & she really messed it up. The problem I’m having is she has lost all the papers. Do I stitch all the way through both layers & have the thread showing on the backside of the blanket or do I just stitch through the top layer??
JEFFERSON
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Aug
21
Filed Under (Entertainment) by Kert
expertvillage asked:
Learn how to thread a needle for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson. Expert: Vickie Pavone Bio: Vickie Pavone is a wife and mother of 8. She also teaches Cross Stitching at her church. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
MARCEL
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