What are the different stitches in cross stitching?

5 Basic Stitches in Cross Stitch

• 01 of 05. Cross Stitch. A cross stitch is an x-shaped embroidery stitch from which the name of Cross Stitch Embroidery is derived.
• 02 of 05. Half Stitch. The cross stitch is made up of two half stitches.
• 03 of 05. Quarter Stitch.
• 04 of 05. Three-Quarter Stitch.
• 05 of 05. Back Stitch.

How do you do cross stitch initials?

Basically, you take a corner, empty space or even stitch over the top of existing stitches (usually in the corner again) and using just 1 strand of floss, initial and date the piece itself. It’s unobtrusive, it’s simple, it’s small and it -to me- feels professional.

How do you create a cross stitch pattern?

To make a cross stitch pattern, start by placing a piece of grid paper over the image you want to use and trace the outline with a pencil. If you can, use a backlit surface like a light box or a window on a sunny day to make the tracing easier.

What are cross stitch kits?

Counted cross stitch kits are the most popular – you use a chart or graph to count where each stitch is made in the evenweave or blockweave fabric. Stamped or embellished cross stitch kits come with outline or colour printed fabric showing where to make your stitches.

What is a cross pattern?

A mark or pattern made of crossing lines. A state of being at conflicting or contrary purposes. Crossing one another or marked by crossings. In a manner or direction that crosses or is marked by crossings. [Alteration of Middle English Cristcrosse, mark of a cross, short for Cristcross (me speed), may Christ’s cross (give me success)…

What is a name pattern?

Pattern History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. The surname Pattern is a Scottish topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree.