expertvillage asked:

Learn how to personalize a pattern 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

PIERRE

SCUZE-ME asked:


I’m new at this. I bought this really cute cross stitch to make for my niece on-the-way but there’s no pattern printed on the fabric. There is a pattern to follow and directions but this seems really difficult.

JOHN

Shari S asked:


I have been cross stitching for years. I am always looking for new and different patterns. Does any one know where to find some?

DON

ABC asked:


Is it the same way of framing a picture or painting?
Any especial materials? How to keep it longlasting?
Thank you all for help. For (z3mom074) You didn’t tell still how to stick a frame since glue is not recommended as u said. There is a missing part here -any certain frame?

STEWART

J-Cek asked:


I’m new to Cross Stitching and the pattern says to “Embroider” the pattern on the fabric. Is that just lingo for “Out Line.” If so, do I just sew it in a line or should I be doing one of the “Cross” techniques they use inside? If not, how DO I Embroider? I’m confused and can’t find it online.

Thanks!

SAMMY

expertvillage asked:

Learn how to make French knots 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

ELDON

Yiota Christodoulou asked:


Counted cross stitch is very easy to learn. You only need to follow the design from a printed graph or pattern onto evenweave fabric (usually Aida). You will be using floss and creating crosses (X) on the fabric. Each symbol on the pattern represents one X on the fabric. Different symbols represent different colors of floss.

To start stitching, make sure you have the following:

* Pattern

* Evenweave fabric (usually Aida)

* Needle (size 24 for 14 count Aida and size 26 for any other fabric greater than 14 count).

* Scissors

Most people prefer to stitch on a 14 count Aida. First, finding the center of your chart by following the two arrows. One arrow will be in the top center and the other one in the middle left side of your chart. Follow these two arrows. Where they meet is your center stitch. Next, find the center of your fabric - fold it in half twice. The center will be at the intersection of the two folds.

The first method is to work a row of half stitches (////), then work back (\\\\) to complete the X. Use this method for most stitching. Make sure all stitches are crossed in the same direction and that they lay flat on your fabric.

A color might have only a few stitches and then another color starts. It is up to you if you want to end off and start again with another color or carry the thread along the back. I usually stitch all the same colors first (in one area) and then move to another color in the same area.

That is it! Very simple. Just follow the pattern and you will be creating a wonderful piece of art!



RICKEY

nanc72758 asked:


It is a cross-stitch of santa from all times — a sampler.

ABDUL