Cross Stitch Tips and Tricks

Janey D.

July 11, 20151 found this helpful

Hi. Ive done this too. Dont panic. Cut a small square of cotton fabric and the same size squre of bondaweb and iron it on the back of the snipped bit. It will be tougher to push a needle theough but it will stop the snip showing and fraying. Hope that helps hon.

Bev S.

July 17, 20160 found this helpful

Thank you so much for this answer. I have a cross stitch blanket made for and used by my 4 grandchildren (the eldest now 21) which a mouse found very appetizing. Could not just toss it, so your answer is perfect. Thanks again. Bev

Becca25

February 18, 20090 found this helpful

Go for 2-4 shades lighter than the color you are using for skintone.

Krystal

February 18, 20090 found this helpful

Count how many different shades there currently are in the cross stitch, and what colors they are. then, choose the appropriate color-tone that you want to use, and match the different shades to the ones that are listed on the chart. Exp: If there are four different shades: white, light tan, med tan, and dark tan; you might want to use med tan(or dark), light brown( or med), med brown(or dark), and dark brown(or black), depending on the shading that is used.

poehere
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October 27, 20170 found this helpful

This shouldn't be too hard:

1. You will need to transfer your pattern to your crochet piece.
2. Now cut a length of yarn about 18" long.
3. You will work from the back to the front and insert the needle in the back of your piece. You will start at the bottom of your design.
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4. You'll need to leave about 3" of yarn on the back so you can weave it in later.
5. Now you will make your first row of diagonal stitches going from the bottom left to the top right.
6. When you've come to the end of your design you will go the opposite way to form the cross. Now you will go from the bottom right to the top left.
7. Make one row at a time and always start on the left and work towards the right. Then come back from right to left to finish the cross on your stitch.
8. Each time you need to add new yarn always leave around 3" at the back so you can weave it in when done.

DCA
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September 8, 20150 found this helpful

Not sure how your problem occurs, however, you might not be pulling some stitches tight enough against the base cloth. Another possibility is the quality of the floss you are using; it may stretch after you have stitched part of the pattern.

ShirleyE
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October 7, 20130 found this helpful

The larger the number of holes per inch in your fabric, the smaller your picture will be because you can fit a lot more stitches into a smaller space.