Needlework is back in fashion today. What girls do not dare to create beauty! They sew, and knit, and embroider. Any kind of creativity has its advantages, but of all the above, the most valuable in terms of its results in the material sense of the word is cross-stitching of large paintings.
Training
It is worth noting that embroidering precisely large canvases is necessary only after a person is already confident in his abilities and knows that he can finish the job. After all, this type of creativity is quite painstaking and takes a lot of time, so the result is not visible so soon. To get the finished work you need to work hard. So what do you need to start embroidering? Canvas, threads and a needle, as well as the scheme by which the work will be performed. What you need to know about the pattern if cross-stitch is to be done? Large paintings (patterns) are read as easily as small ones, the point here is not the size. However, it is better to study the little scheme first, in order to understand whether there is enough strength to cope with the selected pattern, and decide on the number of threads and their shades that will be needed to complete it. It is worth noting that all the elements necessary for work can be bought both separately and in a kit. The second option will be better and more successful if there is a rather voluminous cross-stitch. Large paintings (sets) are more beautiful and harmonious, as the manufacturer chooses the threads himself. Not every craftswoman will be able to correctly choose the color scheme.
Independence
If the embroiderer decides to find all the material herself, she must correctly calculate the size of the canvas to fit the pattern. To do this, you need to make simple calculations using a special calculator. But at the same time, it is also important to take into account the supply of fabric - so that the picture can then be easily decorated, say, put in a frame. The minimum estimated margin is 5 cm on each side of the canvas, ideal is 10 cm. It is also important to process the edges of the fabric. You can do this in various ways - go with a zigzag or overlock on a sewing machine, sew manually or glue (however, in this situation, you must use special glue that will not damage the canvas). The fabric needs to be ironed with a steam iron so that it shrinks before work, and not after everything is ready. It is also important to decide on the threads to be used. If you have to embroider large paintings with a cross, it is better to take a floss, not acrylic (or woolen) threads. The thing is that the mouline thread is distinguished by a huge color range, in addition, they practically do not wash out and do not fade. As for the needle, for embroidery there are special, rather thick, with a blunt end and a large eye specimens. You cannot injure your fingers with such a needle, and it easily resembles through the cells of a canvas.
Embroidery Methods
Cross stitching large paintings can be done in various ways. The finished work can be embroidered with a full cross, half, quite often three-quarter or one-quarter crosses are used, as well as a “needle back” stitch, which gives the shape of the object. If you have to embroider large paintings with a cross, you need to follow a few simple rules so that not only the front side, but also the wrong side is beautiful - this is also very important. For this, it is strictly forbidden to knit knots on embroidery. Ponytails of threads are fixed under the crosses, however, you need to combine colors in this situation. A black tail under a white cross will not look too nice. The ends of the threads should be cut under the embroidery itself, without leaving them in sight.