Cross stitching icons according to patterns has a long tradition. Going on a trip or military campaigns, the icon embroidered on the fabric could be minimized and put in your pocket. She kept the warmth and prayers of those who were waiting at home. The embroidery was durable, not afraid of water, special embroidery threads do not fade. Therefore, today you can embroider an icon for your loved ones, who are often on the road or live away from home.
Basically, embroidery of icons with a cross according to patterns is carried away by believers. So they express their love and gratitude to those who are depicted in the images, when they want to make a special gift to loved ones or want to donate it to the temple.
Usually embroidered images of the Virgin, patron saints, Guardian Angel.
How to get started?
If you plan to use the embroidered icon for worship or prayer in the future, you must definitely take a blessing from the priest, showing him the chosen pattern, and at the end of the work, consecrate it. Many hold a post during embroidery.
When embroidering icons with a cross according to the patterns, you need to take your thoughts into prayer and repentance, but if you do it like ordinary needlework, in front of the TV or in empty conversations, the result will be different. It is better to choose a different thread for embroidery.
Is it possible to change colors and patterns when embroidering icons?
When embroidering icons with a cross according to the pattern, you need to use colors and follow the pattern that is indicated.
The most insignificant at first glance details can have important symbolic meaning: changing them, you can change the secret meaning of the image. This is the difference between embroidering icons and pictures with flowers and cats that are cute to the heart, where you can give free rein to imagination.
The shades indicated in the diagram are also very important. Blue is considered the color of the Virgin, green is the color of the Holy Trinity. Red symbolizes Easter or martyrdom. Of course, you can choose the shades yourself, but changing the colors is undesirable.
Icon of the Mother of God "Fadeless Color"
Before the image of the Virgin “Fadeless Color” they pray for help in the improvement of marriage, for peace in the family, for getting rid of sorrows. The Mother of God holds the baby Jesus in one hand and a white lily in the other, a symbol of purity of life and thoughts. The picture is made in bright and cheerful colors.
It is advisable to take seriously the icon of the Mother of God on cross-stitch. If you started work, try to bring it to the end so that the unfinished image does not lie with other things. Do not take a large canvas so that the image of the face does not look blurry. Embroider with love and hope, work will certainly bring changes to your life. The icon embroidered with your own hands is priceless!