Needlework is now in fashion, so there is nothing wrong if you are pulled to tie or raise a cross. This is a fashionable hobby that not only raises the mood, but also unites like-minded people.
Bear, bear, where have you been?
If earlier landscapes and still lifes were popular motifs for embroidery, now needlewomen embroider animals. They not only look great in the interior, but also add kindness to our hearts.
A teddy bear embroidered with a cross is considered a very popular story in needlework. Craftswomen depict these little animals during everyday activities: bears swing on a swing, play ball, do creative work, read books and frolic with friends.
Why teddy?
If you are interested in this question, take a closer look at the embroidery patterns: they are not ordinary bears living in the forests. These cute creatures resemble handmade fluffy fabric toys.
A couple of patches are sewn on the cubs. Cuties even wear clothes! The main distinguishing feature is the bear's eyes, similar to beads, which are arranged so that the look turns out to be slightly sad and sad. Cross stitching "Teddy Bears" (we will give the patterns below) is very nice and touching.
All that came in handy
To make the Teddy Bears cross stitch, the patterns of which you will find in the article, a pleasure, prepare all the materials in advance. You can find them in the nearest shops for needlework and creativity.
- Mouline thread is the most important part of any work, since no skill will make the work with dull threads bright and attractive. The right choice will help to avoid problems: high-quality threads do not get confused, do not form knots and make the work "glow". Always have a few spare skeins in stock - just in case. Analyze the embroidery patterns, select the necessary shades of thread.
- Canvas. Choose the weaving with which you are accustomed to work. You can embroider on a white canvas, or you can choose beige. So, cross stitching "Teddy Bears", the patterns of which are quite simple, will resemble a vintage work.
- Needle for embroidery. It is very important to use a special needle with a blunt tip, which will protect you from injections.
- Scissors and hoop.
Cross stitch "Teddy Bears": patterns, creation process
When all the necessary materials are ready, you can proceed to the embroidery itself. So that this process brings you only pleasure, clean the work surface in advance, remove unnecessary things.
Choose the color of the thread from which to start work. Insert the canvas into the hoop by pulling it tight so that the fabric does not slip under your fingers.
Determine the size of the picture, outlining the contours. If you are sure that you will not make mistakes, then you can safely start the process without unnecessary preparation.
Start work with the extreme rows of the same color so as not to get confused. Place the pattern in front of your eyes and continue embroidering other rows in the same color. When the thread ends, gently lock it on the back of the product and start working new.
Do not forget to check the conformity of the circuit and operation to avoid errors.
When the cross-stitch “Teddy Bears” (patterns you can take from our article) is ready, fasten the thread, remove the fabric from the hoop and gently wash in soapy warm water. This will help the fabric to straighten, get rid of creases that remain from the hoop. After the product has dried, unstick it from the back through a damp, fine cotton fabric. Experienced craftswomen lay the front side on a terry towel and iron the work from the inside out.
It remains to insert the work into the frame. Due to the complexity of the process, many turn to a baguette workshop. Some people themselves pull the embroidery on a stretcher or stick it with a hot glue on the fiberboard. When the design is ready, proudly put the work on a shelf or a pedestal and admire the handmade masterpiece. Embroidery will be a wonderful gift for loved ones and relatives who will definitely be happy for such a surprise.