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Cross-Stitch Is A Form of Sewing and A Popular Form of Counted-Thread Embroidery in

Cross-stitch is a form of counted-thread embroidery where X-shaped stitches are used in a grid pattern to form a picture. The earliest known cross-stitch sampler in the US dates back to 1653. Cross-stitch is worked by bringing the needle up at one point and down at another to form an X shape. Common materials used include Aida fabric with counts ranging from 10-22 squares per inch, embroidery floss or thread used with 2-3 strands, a blunt needle, scissors, a pattern, and optionally a frame or hoop.

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Cross-Stitch Is A Form of Sewing and A Popular Form of Counted-Thread Embroidery in

Cross-stitch is a form of counted-thread embroidery where X-shaped stitches are used in a grid pattern to form a picture. The earliest known cross-stitch sampler in the US dates back to 1653. Cross-stitch is worked by bringing the needle up at one point and down at another to form an X shape. Common materials used include Aida fabric with counts ranging from 10-22 squares per inch, embroidery floss or thread used with 2-3 strands, a blunt needle, scissors, a pattern, and optionally a frame or hoop.

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Module 1

LESSON 2
Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in
which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture.

In the United States, the earliest known cross-stitch sampler is currently housed at
Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The sampler was created by Loara Standish,
daughter of Captain Myles Standish and pioneer of the Leviathan stitch, circa 1653.

. Stitching Cross Stitch is worked in horizontal rows from left to right. Bring the
needle up at point 1 (the lower left hole of one square of the fabric). Bring the needle
down at point 2 (the upper right hole of one square of the fabric).

Cross stitch designs often include the alphabet, figures, motifs, decorative borders
and sometimes the name of the person who embroidered it and the date.

Fabric Count of even-weaved fabrics such as Aida or linen refers to the number of


threads or squares per linear inch in the material. It comes in many colours and sizes
and is essentially many groups of threads woven together with clearly defined holes
for ease of stitching. Common fabric counts of Aida range from 10 to 22 squares per
inch. You will mostly see 12,14,16,18 in projects. The higher the count between
inches, the smaller the stitch. These fabrics are woven with an evenly-spaced grid of
holes that you use to make your cross stitches. They come in various counts: 14-count
Aida is the most popular cross stitch fabric. It has 14 holes to the inch. Most cross
stitch designs are stitched with stranded embroidery cotton.

For the best coverage of the fabric use the following: 11-count aida - 3 strands. 14-
count aida (or 28-count even weave over 2 threads) - 2 or 3 strands. 16-count aida - 2
strands.

Materials needed:
Embroidery thread or floss is made up of six strands of cotton thread loosely wound
together, but you'll very rarely use all six strands at once. The more strands you use,
the bulkier your stitches will be.

Needle: There are huge varieties of needles available but for cross stitch, as you don't
actually need to pierce anything, the best needle to use has a blunted end.

Aida cloth (sometimes called Java canvas) is an open, even-weaved fabric


traditionally used for cross-stitch embroidery. This cotton fabric has a natural mesh
that facilitates cross-stitching and enough natural stiffness that the crafter does not
need to use an embroidery hoop.

Scissors: Needed to snip up your fabric and threads.

Highlighter- is a variant of felt-tip pen with water-based ink that is used for marking
of text of the pattern.

Frame - is where embroidered stitch is being placed for keeping and proper placing
for display

Pattern – used as a guide where a design is being patterned

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