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Supplies for Cross Stitching

Learn what supplies you need to begin cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson.

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evuser15197 Aug 02, 2008
I learned alot just from this segment such as what the numbers on the fabrics represent.
evuser15197 Aug 02, 2008
I learned alot just from this segment such as what the numbers on the fabrics represent.

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Hi, I'm Vickie Pavone on behalf of Expert Village. In this series we'll be talking about the basics of cross stitching. This clip is the basic supplies you need for cross stitching. There are two types of cross stitching. The first being stamped cross stitching which comes with the pattern already stamped on to it and you just cross over the x's on the pattern. Then there is counted cross stitching where there is no pattern on your fabric. We have different kinds of fabric called Aida cloth, come in eleven through twenty-two. The numbers indicate how many holes per inch. The smaller the number, the bigger the holes. Which makes a bigger picture. The higher the number, the smaller the holes which makes a smaller picture. It also comes in even cloth. Even weave linen in size twenty-eight and size thirty-two. Same here the smaller the number, the bigger the picture. Aida cloth also comes in patterns now that you design over. We have floss which comes in many, many colors. The color is indicated by the number on the floss package. You have hoops, two kinds, the spring hoop and one that goes together with a screw. Needles, tapestry needles their called. You have ways to organize. You can either put your floss on little cards or on these kind of cards. We have pearl cotton which also comes in different numbers and colors. The smaller the number the thicker the thread. The higher the number the thinner the thread. Your basic scissors. Your basic patterns. Patterns come in books, single patterns, catalogs where you can buy them, different kinds. And then of course you have your embellishments which are little charms, this case they are stars and bells.

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Supplies for Cross Stitching

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