Embroidery Project: Cross Stitch Embroidery and Adding Beads Tips
By: Alson Maseko
Generally cross stitch is done on weaved fabric which has small, even holes, for your needle and thread to go through. This weaved cloth is called Aida cloth. Some cross stitch is done on silks and other fabrics as well. What fabric is used depends entirely
on the person stitching and the desired end results.
If you are new to cross stitch it is always a good idea to learn a bit about the craft before you begin on your first project. There are tons of books and websites which are dedicated solely to cross stitch techniques and instructions. Before you purchase your first project you should take the time to read about cross stitch and understand how it is done. This will save you a lot of frustration on your first project.
The biggest problem with cross stitch is that it is simply addictive. As soon as you learn how to do it you start finding projects everywhere that you want to complete. This is a good thing in moderation but try to keep to buying projects only one or two ahead of the one you are currently working on. Cross stitch projects can take up a lot of time and you should make sure that you don't purchase projects which you will never actually complete.
Adding beads
You can purchase beads at your local drugstore, craft stores, fabric stores and even
bead specialty shops. Bead shops can be found both online and through mail-order catalogues. Beads today come in an amazing variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Beads can be found made of many different materials and in just about any shape imaginable.
If you are looking to add some extra visual interest to your embroidery, you might want to add a more bold or opposite color to your work. An example would be adding red beads onto a Christmas tree you have embroidered.
Adding bead embellishments to embroidery projects can really make your projects "pop" and look like they were done by a professional. You really are only limited by
your imagination!
The most important thing for you to remember when you first start sewing is that "Rome was not built in a day." Start with a very simple project and take your time. Then start a more complex project and take some time to learn a new skill or two when completing it. As you progress through your various projects you will feel more and more confident in your sewing abilities. After all, you are learning to sew because it is functional and fun!
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BAZAAR STITCH
The Bazaar Stitch is a member of the herringbone stitch family. It is also known as the Six Step Herringbone Stitch. It is an excellent choice for working borders. This
stitch covers well, creating a thick, weaved, padded look. Four diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
Bazaar Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move down and to the right over one canvas intersection, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move down and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at F. Bring the needle up at G, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move down and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at J. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Bazaar Stitch (Diagram 2):
This row is illustrated in dark blue. We begin this row where we began the last row, working left to right. Bring the needle up at K, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at B, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at M. Bring the needle up at D, move down and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at N. Bring the needle up at F, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at O. Bring the needle up at H, move down and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at P. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Bazaar Stitch (Diagram 3):
This row is illustrated in light blue. Agan, we begin this row where we began the last row, working left to right. Bring the needle up at Q, move down and to the right over three canvas intersections, bring the needle down at R. Bring the needle up at L, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at S. Bring the needle up at M, move down and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at T. Bring the needle up at N, move up and to the right over four canvas intersections, bring the needle down at U. Bring the needle up at O, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at V. Now, continue on to Diagram 4...
Bazaar Stitch (Diagram 4):
This diagram illustrates how the bazaar stitch should look when complete. (Well, sort of....the actual weaved effect is more apparent in a real project...)
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