Cross stitching is such a fun and rewarding craft that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Below you'll find some helpful hints and tips on how to improve your cross stitch projects.
Tip 1: Wash your hands every time before you begin stitching. You should always have very clean hands when working your design. Oils from the skin can easily be passed on to cross stitch cloth and this can create stains that are difficult to remove. Keep your work clean between each sewing session.
Tip 2: Oversew the edges of the fabric to prevent it from fraying. This can be done in a number of ways including machine sewing using zig zag stitch, taping the edges with masking tape (best to only use this method if you will be cutting off the excess fabric around your design, as the tape can leave marks and can be hard to remove) or you can use a commercially produced liquid that is specifically developed for this purpose.
Tip 3: Work in an embroidery hoop or frame where possible. This keeps your fabric taut and makes stitching easier. Remember to remove the hoop after each session so that it does not mark the fabric.
Tip 4: Keep all the top stitches angled in the same direction. It is extremely important that all stitches face the same way, unless the instructions say otherwise. Choose a direction for the first row and do not change it. It has no importance the direction you choose. It is important to maintain consistency.
Tip 5: Do not allow twists to develop in the thread. This problem can be alleviated by turning your fabric upside down, with needle and thread hanging down from it. The thread will naturally untwist itself.
Tip 6: Do not jump thread across the back of the fabric. Work in small sections and finish off the thread so that the back stays neat. Trailing the thread across a large number of stitches on the back of your design can lead to it showing through to the front.
Tip 7: Trim all finished thread ends neatly, keeping them close to the fabric.
Tip 8: Only cut cross stitch thread with embroidery scissors.
Tip 9: Do not use knots to start or finish a thread. Using knots will cause unsightly, bulky bumps on your fabric.
Tip 10: Work in good light and check your work frequently against the chart. This will ensure you will not make any mistakes.
Tip 11: Never fold your work. You should always roll the fabric in order to avoid creases that are hard to remove.
Tip 12: Iron your finished cross stitch face down on a thick, white towel to prevent crushing of the stitches.
The cross stitch tips listed above may be useful to beginner and advanced cross stitchers.
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