For the Easter service, every Orthodox mistress hurries to the church to consecrate Easter cakes and eggs. Her basket is filled with festive food and, according to tradition, is decorated. In the old days, needlewomen specially embroidered rushnyks specially for the great holiday. Easter cross-stitch, the patterns of which were passed from generation to generation and in each region had their own characteristics, and today has not lost its relevance. It is customary to decorate not only towels, but also tablecloths, and napkins, and curtains, and decorative objects to create coziness and a festive atmosphere. These cute little things will be a pleasant gift for loved ones, and the embroidery process will create a festive mood.
Motives
In Easter cross-stitch patterns, patterns of which were popular among our ancestors, one can find images of Easter cakes, domes of temples, pussy-willow twigs, and painted eggs. In recent years, the collection of patterns has replenished with Western Easter traditions, in which there are images of chickens, hens, Easter rabbits, modest spring primroses and other subjects - Easter cross stitch patterns are very sweet and festive.
The photo below is a very simple scheme with a color layout - to embroider cute Easter eggs on it even with the power of an inexperienced craftswoman.
Materials and colors
Traditionally, light fabric with a simple weave of threads is chosen for work. Today, the choice of materials is quite rich: silk, satin, chintz, linen. You can embroider both on the canvas and on the waffle towel. It all depends on the ideas of the craftswoman and the volume of embroidery.
In the old days, woolen or cotton threads were used. Modern craftswomen are free to choose materials, the main thing is that the colors are as close to natural as possible.
Towel
In Russia, it was customary to embroider a rushnyk. Its dimensions: a width of about 40 cm, and a length of about 5 m. Now they usually make a half-meter wide and 1.5-2 m in length.
First you need to prepare the material. Use the hoop for convenience. Work on the cross stitch pattern of an Easter towel starts from the center of the product. After the process is completed, process the edges, which can additionally be decorated with ribbons, lace, a hem.
Ready-made towel with Easter cross-stitch, the scheme of which is proposed below, you need to rinse in cool water with the addition of vinegar. The proportion of the solution is 1 tbsp. l for 1 liter water. This will help maintain the brightness of the colors and prevent the product from molting.
Holiday decorations
Easter towels with cross stitch, patterns of which can be taken as a whole or use individual motifs, are not the only holiday decorations. You can decorate tablecloths, decorate gift wrapping, decorative Easter eggs and themed souvenirs with bright elements. Their manufacture from a skilled needlewoman will not take much time, since the schemes are simple. Remember that a piece of spiritual warmth is invested in the work, which is devoted to others, and the festive mood consists of little things that adorn life.