Cross Stitch Patterns

Cross stitching and knitting are fine art which has become more popular hobby for younger market, in contrast to its traditional reputation as a hobby for retirees. Sewing and craft groups such as Stitch and Bitch have resurrected the ideas of the traditional craft club. There was a new area called "Sknitch" promoting modern sewing, knitting and embroidery.

Cross stitch patterns is one of the easiest stitches to learn. Easy cross stitch patterns for beginner starts with a simple X shaped stitch that is commonly embroidered with floss on an even weave fabric. The cross stitch is repeated numerous times to create a design. Counted cross stitch designs are made by following a grid or chart where each square that contains a symbol represents 1 stitch

Dimensional stitch art design departs from the traditional designs associated with cross stitching. There is a current trend for more postmodern or tongue-in-cheek designs featuring retro design images or contemporary stitch design. It is linked to a concept known as 'subversive cross stitch', which involves more risque designs, often fusing the traditional sampler style with sayings designed to shock or be incongruous with the old-fashioned image of cross stitch.

Stitching designs on other materials can be accomplished by using a waste canvas. This waste canvas is a temporary gridded canvas similar to regular canvas used for embroidery that is held together by water soluble glue, which is removed after completion of stitch design.

Taking up needle point? If so, one of the stitches you'll need to learn is the cross stitching. This ancient, cross-cultural embroidery stitch technique is also known as counted cross stitch. The pictures in this app will show the stitching method as worked on plastic canvas with yarn to help you easily identify the technique.

Cross stitch collection offers the most beautiful cross stitch projects from the best designers, with high value, top quality charts. Our designs will whisk you away to another world where you can lose yourself stitching the most beautiful large designs for your home or for friends and family. Whether you love stitching flowers or animals, countryside scenes or traditional samplers, you'll find something in cross stitch collection. Every project includes clear step by step stitching instructions stitching tutorial and for stitchers of all abilities. We also bring you all the latest news, reviews and advice from the wonderful world of cross stitch.