Count Cross Stitch
Posted in Sewing on 12/21/2004 09:36 pm by admin
Working from a Counted Cross Stitch Chart
Initially for a beginner working from a counted cross stitch chart can appear daunting.
It is important when working from a chart you read the instructions before you begin stitching. Otherwise the end result may not be the same as the product you purchased.
When you purchase a chart it should include the size of the completed design.
It will not necessarily tell you how much fabric you require so you will need to add two inches or 5 centimetres to each side of the design. The reason for this is there is plenty of fabric for the mounting of the piece. It is much better to have too much fabric than too little.
The chart is made up of a grid of squares. Each square will have symbols representing the colours. For example a cross would be blue, so all the crosses on the chart would be stitched in blue thread. Squares without symbols means no stitching is required. At the side or the bottom of the chart there will be a key for you to refer to.
The size of the chart may look smaller than the finished design size stated on the chart. Each square represents a stitch so your design will be the size stated on the chart.
In order to commence stitching it is necessary to find the middle of the chart this will be where your first stitch will be on your fabric. On the chart there will be bold lines and numbers every ten squares. There may be arrows denoting the centre lines or a zero is in the middle at the top and bottom and at the sides. Follow the lines and where they meet this is the middle you may want to mark this with a pencil.
Whilst stitching you may find it easier to follow the chart if you mark with a pencil where you have stitched.
The chart should also tell you what colour threads to purchase and how many.
It will also states how many strands of thread are used for the stitching.
Counted cross stitch kits are popular due to the convenience of everything being included so much easier especially if you are short of time.
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 Dimensions Santa Friends No Count Cross Stitch Kit From 1988 NIP  US $12.95
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 E Z COUNT CROSS STITCH RULER MADE in AMERICA US $4.99
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 E Z COUNT CROSS STITCH RULER MADE in USA US $4.99
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 NO COUNT CROSS STITCH KIT KIDS AT THE BEACH US $8.99
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 Two 15 count Cross Stitch Fabric Bell Pull Size from the Continental US $12.99
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 Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Pastels US $1.99
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 Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Yellow US $1.99
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 Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Yellow and Green US $1.99
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 Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Purple US $1.99
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 Cross stitch 14 count white Aida 1218 free shipping US $2.99
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 26 Count Cross Stitch Fabric 3 Yards US $30.00
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 MAIA ANCHOR Tatty Teddy Initial Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit 7X7 14 Count US $17.95
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC DAMASK EBONY 14 COUNT US $14.99
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC AIDA WHITE 14 COUNT VARIOUS PIECES US $4.99
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC LINCOLN CLOTH 14 COUNT US $4.99
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC SARONNO 28 COUNT WHITE US $9.99
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC JANINA 22 COUNT RUBY WINE US $9.99
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 CROSS STITCH FABRIC VICENZA 10 COUNT IVORY US $9.99
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 Vintage Janlynn Count Cross stitch Kit New Country things US $6.99
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 Vintage Dimensions Count Cross stitch Kittens NEW US $3.99
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 LOT OF 4 WHITE 14 COUNT HAND TOWELS TO CROSS STITCH US $6.50
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 Charles Craft HOPSCOTCH 14 count CROSS STITCH fabric BROWN BEIGE US $2.00
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 Charles Craft HOPSCOTCH 14 count CROSS STITCH fabric GREEN WHITE US $2.00
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Dimensions Santa Friends No Count Cross Stitch Kit From 1988 NIP US $12.95
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E Z COUNT CROSS STITCH RULER MADE in AMERICA US $4.99
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E Z COUNT CROSS STITCH RULER MADE in USA US $4.99
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NO COUNT CROSS STITCH KIT KIDS AT THE BEACH US $8.99
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Two 15 count Cross Stitch Fabric Bell Pull Size from the Continental US $12.99
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Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Pastels US $1.99
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Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Yellow US $1.99
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Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Yellow and Green US $1.99
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Count Cross Stitch Kit Butterfly Purple US $1.99
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Cross stitch 14 count white Aida 1218 free shipping US $2.99
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26 Count Cross Stitch Fabric 3 Yards US $30.00
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MAIA ANCHOR Tatty Teddy Initial Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit 7X7 14 Count US $17.95
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC DAMASK EBONY 14 COUNT US $14.99
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC AIDA WHITE 14 COUNT VARIOUS PIECES US $4.99
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC LINCOLN CLOTH 14 COUNT US $4.99
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC SARONNO 28 COUNT WHITE US $9.99
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC JANINA 22 COUNT RUBY WINE US $9.99
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CROSS STITCH FABRIC VICENZA 10 COUNT IVORY US $9.99
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Vintage Janlynn Count Cross stitch Kit New Country things US $6.99
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Vintage Dimensions Count Cross stitch Kittens NEW US $3.99
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LOT OF 4 WHITE 14 COUNT HAND TOWELS TO CROSS STITCH US $6.50
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Charles Craft HOPSCOTCH 14 count CROSS STITCH fabric BROWN BEIGE US $2.00
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Charles Craft HOPSCOTCH 14 count CROSS STITCH fabric GREEN WHITE US $2.00
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