I love to cross stitch!
My online business involves a lot of knitting, but I discovered a love for cross stitching after visiting the Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia and I bought a cross stitch sampler to do. Its so neat to watch the picture come together. The picture shown is one of several Christmas Tree ornaments I've done.
The easiest way to do cross stitch is to purchase a kit which comes with everything you need - fabric, floss, a needle, and a pattern. You can buy all of these separate as well, or even create your own designs if you'd like.
You can find supplies to start from scratch, or kits at many online craft stores like Joann.com or The Stitchery You can visit their websites by clicking one of the logos below, and check out their current promotions and sale items:I'm clearing out some of my cross stitch kits on eBay
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Check out this article on cross stitching
:This article is about the embroidery style called cross-stitch or counted cross-stitch. For specific crossed stitches used in needlework, see cross stitches
Category: Image - :Stickmuster 1735.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cross-stitch sampler, Germany, 1735.
Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. Cross-stitch is usually executed on easily countable evenweave fabric. The stitcher counts the threads in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. This form of cross-stitch is also called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch. Sometimes cross-stitch is done on designs printed on the fabric (stamped cross-stitch); the stitcher simply stitches over the printed pattern.
My favorite kind of cross stitchery is teddy bear themed items.
But still, I just can't help myself. There is such an amazing variety of patterns and designs out there. Here are some examples from The Stitchery:
Don't Do Mornings
Baby Bear Birth Record
Hugs and Kisses Birth Record
The Best Gifts Tree Skirt
Naughty or Nice Stocking
Smoky Mountain Christmas
Cross Stitching books and kits are available at Amazon
Oriental Orchids Counted Cross Stitch Kit-12x12
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
Subversive Cross Stitch
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/07/2008)
Gold Collection Aurora Cabin Counted Cross Stitch Kit-16"X12"
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
MYTHICAL DRAGON PICTURE COUNTED CROSS STITCH KIT-11X15 14 COUNT
Amazon Price: $13.87 (as of 10/07/2008)
2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book ("Better Homes & Gardens")
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Check out You Tube videos about cross stitchery
Check out Cross Stitchery on eBay
You'll find kits, supplies, floss, patterns, and books to create anything you'd like!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDo you love to cross stitch too?
See something you like, but don't want to wait for the auction to end - or perhaps you want to create your own design? Check out Joann.com or The Stitchery for kits and supplies to meet your needs. You can visit their websites by clicking one of the logos below, and check out their current promotions and sale items:
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SusanVillasLewis
Since you like teddy bears, you should check out this site. http://www.solaria.online.bg/gobelins/gob-fr.htm#c14 Haven't had a chance to work it into my lens yet, but you might like the teddy bear designs on there. Posted November 03, 2007 |
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SusanVillasLewis
Wow! I had gotten out of cross-stitch for a while. Forgot how much stuff there was available!! Decided to crack my stuff out again after doing my small cross-stitch lens. Should be fun! Posted October 29, 2007 |
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GypsyPirate
Wow - you've got a lot of great stuff here. I used to cross stitch a lot, and got away from it...maybe this will be my motivation to get back to it. Posted September 12, 2007 |
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awelldressedbullet
Very nice! - Kathy Posted September 11, 2007 |
