Alphabets
In order not to lose the needles for cross-stitching, you can glue the magnetic strip to the inner lid of the box in which you hold the embroidery threads and other cross-stitch accessories. You will no longer lose them and you will can easily find the right needle.
Z
19 x 23 stitches 4 colors
19 x 23 stitches 4 colors
Y
21 x 23 stitches 5 colors
21 x 23 stitches 5 colors
X
22 x 23 stitches 3 colors
22 x 23 stitches 3 colors
W
27 x 23 stitches 5 colors
27 x 23 stitches 5 colors
V
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
Q
22 x 29 stitches 6 colors
22 x 29 stitches 6 colors
U
21 x 23 stitches 4 colors
21 x 23 stitches 4 colors
T
23 x 23 stitches 4 colors
23 x 23 stitches 4 colors
S
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
R
20 x 23 stitches 5 colors
20 x 23 stitches 5 colors
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To prevent the floss from tangling, pull it gently but firmly. In case of knot insert tip of the needle downt though the tangle, and then pull it gently, it helps in most cases.
Many stitchers prefere to use an embroidery hoop or a scrollbar stretcher. Nonetheless, it's still many times the fabric, which is usually made of cotton, eventualy becomes rumpled or wrinkled during the stitching process. Properly ironing the fabric before framing is a quick, easy way of eliminating wrinkles and leaving your cross stitch project looking its best.
It is well known that cross-stitch is very addictive. Especially when you feel that you have enough time to be alone with the thread and needle. Do not give in! Take a break from time to time, putting off the thread and needle while resting your eyes and hands.
If you are too keen on your craft, use the alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, it’s time to put aside the fabric and other cross-stitch accessories and get some rest.
If you are too keen on your craft, use the alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, it’s time to put aside the fabric and other cross-stitch accessories and get some rest.
If you are a beginner stitcher prefer to use Aida cloth. Its weave forms clearly distinctive squares in the fabric, which eases the placing of stitches.
Another option is using waste canvas. It forms a grid for stitching which can be easily removed later.
Another option is using waste canvas. It forms a grid for stitching which can be easily removed later.
Embroidery hoops and frames help to the fabric in right position and to keeping stitching tension even. If it is possible, choose a hoop that will be bigger than your design, this way you will be able to complete the x-stitch project without repositioning the frame over stitched work.
Don't forget to remove your embroidery hoop in between stitching sessions so that your aida fabric does not stretch.
Don't forget to remove your embroidery hoop in between stitching sessions so that your aida fabric does not stretch.