Cross stitching is a pious occupation that brings joy and benefit. There are various topics on this type of needlework:
- landscapes and still lifes;
- Flora and fauna;
- people;
- cities and villages;
- icons.
When working with the future, there should be a special mood. It is worth pre-selecting a pattern for embroidering the icon with a cross. We will talk more about how to spend time and how to use the finished product in this article.
About embroidery of Christian images
Icons can be either canonical or non-canonical. This means that the presented image of the Savior, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the holy heavenly forces is approved by the Orthodox Church or not. If you are a believer, you want to consecrate the icon in the future and pray in front of it to the person depicted, be sure to choose a canonical image. In order not to make a mistake, it is recommended to consult with the priest in the temple.
Patterns for embroidering icons with a cross should have printed (drawn) faces and hands on a canvas or other material.
How to prepare spiritually for embroidering icons
Before you begin work (making sure that the future icon is indeed from the canonical list), you must definitely ask the priest for blessings. Perhaps the father will advise you to fast for several days, and then confess and take communion.
Look at the cross-stitch pattern. You should feel reverence for the image depicted, a desire to pray. In addition, silence should be observed during work, and let thoughts be occupied with prayer. Then embroidery will be a spiritual joy, and the finished product will be magnificent, without errors and alterations. In addition, there should be no rush. Any divine business is going on calmly.
How to use the finished work
When the last cross will be embroidered on the canvas, you should thank the Lord and decide how the work will be framed. Often, cross- stitch patterns of icons are designed to make a full-fledged icon. Therefore, you can prepare a case or a suitable frame with glass. Do not forget to go to the priest in the church with a request to consecrate the icon. Then place it at home in the red corner or donate to the temple, present to your neighbor.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that there are simply schemes on paper or canvas with a printed pattern. But it is better to give preference to sets for embroidering icons, as this is both more profitable and you will not have to search for the right colors. Let your choice be right, and the resulting work will bring the whole family sincere joy.