What Common Tools Are Included In The Cross Stitch Kit?
Cross stitch thread: Cross stitch uses 6 strands of thread, 8 meters per bundle. Generally speaking, 11CT fabrics use 3 strands of thread embroidery, and 14CT fabrics use 2 strands of thread embroidery. Each brand will have a different color chart。
Cross stitch needles: The needles of cross-stitch are very special. The needles of needles are round, so you don't have to worry about hurting your hands. There are 3 sizes of needles, 22, 24, and 26. The larger the number, the thinner the needle. Long, size 24 is a typical embroidery needle, in addition, there are bead needles for threading beads.
Cross stitch special threading board: It is to press out many oval holes on a piece of cardboard (mostly 250 grams of white cardboard) and mark them with serial numbers. According to the serial numbers marked on the cross stitch drawing, the embroidery thread corresponding to the DMC thread number is passed through. The corresponding thread holes can help you distinguish embroidery threads of similar colors and find the thread to be embroidered during embroidery. The number of holes is divided into 12 holes (for double-sided embroidery), 28 holes, 30 holes, 36 holes, 40 holes, and so on.
Cross stitch embroidery cloth: The embroidered cloth of cross-stitch is grid-shaped with square eyes. The domestic cloth is generally 1.5 meters wide and can be cut according to size. The effect is better after washing and ironing. There are more than 30 kinds of colors, commonly used The colors are white, bright red, black, dark blue, light blue, linen (beige), and pink, according to the thickness, there are 21 yarns, 24 yarns, 30 yarns, 32 yarns, and single yarn (for insole) according to the specifications There are commonly used 9CT, 11CT, 14CT and 18CT. There are also multi-purpose double-sided embroidery and wallets, and plastic sheets for carrying bags. Mostly 14CT, the most commonly used colors are red, black, and beige.
Cross stitch drawing: Cross-stitch drawing is to divide the cross-stitch pattern to be embroidered in the form of grids with professional software. Each grid is marked with a color code, and different colors are represented by different color codes. There are corresponding DMC thread numbers, and then arrange these color codes with serial numbers, and clearly indicate the stitching method and the outlines are those color codes. Generally, every 10 grids around the drawing will be marked with numbers, which is convenient for checking the size of the estimated drawing. There are roughly two types of cross stitch drawings, one is printed by yourself, and the other is printed by professional companies.
Crane-shaped scissors: It is specially used for cross-stitch. Compared with ordinary scissors, no matter how small the part is, the crane-shaped scissors can be used to handle them cleanly and neatly. The appearance is in line with the unique art of cross stitch.
Wire box: Made of plastic, it is divided into three sizes large, medium, and small. It is mainly used to pay off small items such as wire boards, beads, needles, etc. The small wire box is easy to carry and can be used for daily outings. It can store 20~ 25 line boards.
Stretch frame: Although traditional rules say that cross stitch does not need to use an embroidery stretcher, the embroidery stretcher can make the cloth flat and prevent the cross cloth from becoming slack. And using the embroidery stretcher is more visible than in the hand. You can choose to use it according to the size of the work or your personal habits.