Needlework is becoming more and more popular nowadays. Firstly, there is a huge selection of materials on sale, and secondly, hand-made things are valued much higher than purchased ones. Cross embroidery - pillows, paintings, tablecloths - again wins the hearts of beginners and experienced craftswomen. Besides the fact that a hand-made item can be an excellent gift, it will fill our house with warmth and comfort.
Cross-stitching pillows is not such a difficult task. If you are starting this type of needlework for the first time, you should learn a few subtleties. Patterns can be taken anywhere: print, borrow in a magazine, copy from a book. Moreover, there are special programs thanks to which cross-stitch pillows will become a fun and enjoyable needlework. The computer will develop a scheme from any photo, select the desired thread colors and even calculate the required number.
The next thing to consider is the foundation. Cross-stitching pillows is much easier right on the canvas. The width of the cell depends on the pattern and on your patience. A small cross will take much longer than a large one. Many people like to embroider with woolen threads. To do this, you can purchase a special thick yarn. If the canvas is small, you can make a cross one in four cells. In addition, you need a special needle with a blunt end and a large eye. Firstly, you won’t get hurt by it, and secondly, there will be no puffs on the canvas.
Light cross stitch is based on graphic motifs - it can be a simple ornament. Each craftswoman has her own technique. Someone simultaneously embroiders with several needles with different threads, someone prefers to fill the space with one color at first. In magazines, it is often advised to use a hoop to uniformly stretch the canvas. However, from the experience of the craftswomen, it can be said that this is completely optional. Over time, you will learn to control the tension of the warp and thread.
First, a series of diagonal stitches is laid: from the lower left corner of the cell to the upper right. And only after that the “covering stitch” is performed - this is the basic principle of cross-stitching. Photos illustrating this technique can be found in numerous needlework magazines. And on sale there are special sets in which, in addition to the scheme, the threads, the canvas and the motive itself are included.
This is very convenient for beginners, but experienced craftswomen prefer to create by themselves, inventing patterns, picking up yarn. Cross-stitch pillows can be made as
silk threads, and mercerized (smooth) floss, as well as iris or wool. Such home-made household items will add a unique charm to the living room or bedroom. And for the nursery, you can choose a fabulous motif and cotton threads.
Wildflowers, roses, and leaf compositions look beautiful and elegant. Graphic ornaments (for example, black and white zigzags or a checkerboard) are suitable for the interior in a modern simple style. And bizarre patterns or images of animals - to create a special atmosphere of home comfort.