9 Tips for Beginners from Cross Stitch Veterans

Q1. How to improve the efficiency of cross stitch embroidery?

A1: When embroidering cross stitch, it is often found that there are too many colors, it is difficult to distinguish clearly, and the speed is relatively slow. The following are several methods for cross stitch lovers:
① Embroider the grid with less color first. After the less is embroidered, fill in the more directly;
② Embroider the outline first, and then embroider the blank part in the outline;
③When there are more than three colors, it is necessary to change the needle frequently. You can choose multiple needles to work at the same time. This method can avoid frequent needle change. At the same time, it should also be noted that the unused needles are best pulled and placed on the cloth to avoid confusion of the threads.

Q2. How to avoid disconnection?

A2: The breakage of cross stitch embroidery thread is not only related to the purchase of crosses but also closely related to cloth and needles. Because the embroidery thread is too long, it will also increase the friction of the embroidery thread, resulting in the breakage of the cross-stitch thread. Generally, the length of the embroidery thread is 1m. We can fold it into 50cm in half, which can reduce the friction of the embroidery thread. When purchasing, you should refer to the selection criteria.

Q3. What should be paid attention to when using embroidery support?

A3: The use of embroidery supports can improve the efficency of embroidery and there will be no confusion of jumpers during the embroidery process. Share the skills of embroidery supports with cross-stitch lovers:
①The embroidery support should be adjustable, which is convenient for clamping cloth;
②Before stretching, place a clean and soft cloth on the stretcher to avoid bruising the line and dirt on the hand.

Q4. How to save wires and increase beauty?

A4: Embroidering cross stitch is something that can make us feel happy, and embroidering good embroidery can better reflect our sense of achievement and inner joy. Among them, when embroidering cross stitch, we should ensure the smoothness of the front and back of the cross stitch. The following Here are some prevention methods for you:
When embroidering cross stitch, knotting should be avoided, except in special cases, such as the case of an isolated stitch, to avoid needle drop; knotting will cause the front to protrude and affect the overall aesthetics. At the same time, it is easy to trip over the embroidery thread during embroidery and bring the thread to the front, which will affect the image of the front. You should refer to the method of pressing the thread and try to suppress the thread end.

Q5. How to avoid forgetting the embroidery position?

A5: In the process of embroidery, it often happens that the embroidery position is forgotten. Here are several methods for embroidery friends to refer to:
①According to personal preference, you can use different colors to mark each symbol for different areas (each color does not have to be the same color as the embroidery thread), and then cross out the embroidered place on the embroidery diagram, and track the embroidery in time position, it is easier to distinguish;
②Use a very fine dry powder remover to cross out the embroidered part, and the blank space will be obvious (Note: Do not contaminate the embroidery with the remover, and if the remover can be disposed of in the future, the drawings can still be reused);
③Put a metal plate under the drawing, use a magnetic metal rod on the drawing, and move the metal rod according to the position of the embroidery to avoid forgetting the position;
④Using a note, write the coordinates of the embroidery position on the note, and then paste it on the drawing, which can also avoid forgetting the position of the embroidery;
⑤Use a water-soluble pen to draw a grid on the cloth, refer to the grid of the drawing, divide the drawing into small pieces, and complete the embroidery at the corresponding position;
⑥ Use the thread to make a 10X10 grid on the cloth, which is the same as the water-soluble pen. After the embroidery is finished, pull out the embroidery.

Q6. How to prevent twisting and knotting of embroidery thread?

A6: Twisting and knotting of threads are common when embroidering the cross stitch. The following are ways to avoid them:
① Pull out the threads one by one, and then combine the threads according to the embroidery method, which helps to reduce the twisting caused by the thread itself, and makes the work more flat and beautiful;
②Put each embroidery thread through a wet sponge to make the thread smooth and smooth, which can better show the smoothness and beauty of the work (Note: This method is suitable for cotton thread). When a twist is found, try to hang the needle and thread as much as possible to let the needle and thread automatically untwist.

Q7. How to prevent cross stitch needles from rusting?

A7: When we do not need needles after embroidering cross stitches, we often find that the needles will rust. Here are some tips:
①Make a flannel bag, put cotton and lime powder in it, or put a ball of hair in it, when the needle is not in use, it can be inserted into the bag to avoid rust;
②Isolate the needle from the air with powdered items (such as flour) to avoid rusting;
③ Wrap the hair tightly (the tighter the better), wrap it with a cloth (to prevent the hair from being exposed), and insert the needle to avoid rusting;
④ Enlarge the rice in the needle box to avoid rust. If it is rusted, you can soak it in white vinegar for ten seconds, and then wipe it with a clean cloth.

Q8. What should I do if the embroidery is wrong?

A8: Due to various reasons, errors will inevitably occur. If it is a small error, the correct color can be overlaid on the wrong color; if a color block is misaligned by one grid, then dismantle the misplaced row, and then use this Reinforce the upper row with the color, you don't need to remove it all; if it is in the blank or misplaced a lot, there is no other way but to remove it all.

A9. Experience of cross stitch veterans

1).During the embroidery process, the cross direction of the embroidery threads should be consistent, that is, if the upper half stitch is from the lower left to the upper right, this direction will always be maintained.

2).Choose simpler patterns at the beginning and work your way up. This makes it easy to give yourself a sense of accomplishment and not give up halfway.

3).Do not tie the cross stitch thread anywhere in the cross stitch process.

4).Do not pull the embroidery thread too tightly during the embroidery process, otherwise, the embroidery piece will be uneven, and the cross plaid will be exposed too much, which will affect the effect of the pattern.

5).Never step from one area to another that is far apart.

6).After the work is finished, you need to use a neutral detergent when washing it.

7).To keep the piece flat, iron on the back of the piece.