In the modern world, various types of needlework have become popular: embroidery, knitting, macramé, kanzashi, patchwork, beadwork, quilling, soap making and so on. There are so many that just can’t be listed.
From time immemorial needlewomen engaged in embroidery. What only they did not create with its help! Paintings, portraits, panels, pillow covers and so on. Cross stitching of icons was especially popular. People believed that icons made with love and warmth would protect them from adversity and deprivation, grief and loss. Most importantly, the embroiderer should ask for blessings in the church for permission to embroider the icons, because the embroidery of the icons is considered to some extent a sin (eyes, lips, nose, hands of the holy face are poked out).
Further we will consider how it is possible to create such beauty that will protect from evil spirits and at the same time please the eye.
Cross-stitch icons - a worthy lesson for the craftswomen
Before you begin, you need to stock up with the necessary materials and great patience. Materials include: threads of the desired color palette, needles of certain sizes, frame, sets for embroidery.
If you use threads of gold or silver, then the icon will come out more similar to the old one. She will shine in the light.
The icon will come out ideal if the face and hands of the saint are painted with oil, and the rest (clothing, halo, base of the icon) is embroidered with a cross.
In addition to embroidery, you can add various kinds of beads, sequins, beads, rhinestones and more.
Basic requirements for embroidery of icons
Cross-stitching of icons requires the fulfillment of the basic conditions:
- embroider only on the new moon;
- receiving the blessings of the church;
- giving up bad habits: alcohol, smoking, slander;
- before starting work - reading the corresponding prayer;
- good mood;
- in no case to sell the created icon;
- Be sure to consecrate the finished icon.
The choice of color for the icon is also of no small importance. Black is evil, crimson is the color of the king of the earth, gold is the color of the king of heaven, the victory of good over evil, blue is the color of peace and peace.
Afterword
Cross-stitching icons is a very useful activity. Embroidering, a person is in a calm state of mind. The embroideress puts a wish or prayer in each cross or stitch, which will protect against all the bad.
You can, of course, buy ready-made shrines in the store, but made with your own hands and soul is much more valuable.
It is not surprising that many needlewomen prefer to make such needlework as
cross-stitch icons with their own hands
. Schemes for embroidery kits are attached.