How to Choose a Cross Stitch Pattern

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Vickie Pavone on behalf of Expert Village. In this series we'll be talking about the basics of Cross Stitching. In this segment, we're going to talk about how to choose patterns. There are two different types of patterns of cross stitch. One is called stamp cross stitch, and in stamp cross stitch, your picture is already on your fabric, and your Xs are already there. All you are going to do is follow the instructions to put the right color in the right place. All your Xs are all patterned down for you. This is great for beginners and ones who are just wanting to learn how to do cross stitch because it has your Xs right on there for you and it comes with the thread and the needle. The other kind is called counted cross stitch. This is a little bit more common and in this one the pattern is not on your fabric. Your fabric comes blank. You have to determine your center, you have to prepare the edges, and you have to be able to count and anyone can count. Just follow your fabric instructions and your picture will end up looking like that. Your fabric and your thread and needle and instructions all come in the kit. Depending on whether you are professional or just a beginner can help you decide whether you want to start with a stamped or a counted where you have to make the picture by yourself. Those are the kinds of patterns you may choose from."