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Cross stitch is done on fabrics in which the warp threads are clearly visible. Burlap is one such material. It is made from natural jute fibers, often with the addition of flax or cotton threads. Designers often use this fabric as a material for their creativity, making curtains, tablecloths, bags, decorative pillowcases, etc. from it. Cross stitch is often used to decorate decorative items.
Embroidery on burlap has its own nuances:
- Before embroidering, the fabric should be washed in warm water with conditioner and ironed. This will help make it softer and more comfortable to work with.
- Select the necessary threads for cross stitch. It can be silk floss, cotton floss, metallic threads, wool, tapestry wool, mercerized cotton or melange.
Floss is most often used.
How to use floss threads: before starting work, divide the skein of thread into pieces of 70 cm (this is the most suitable length for work), wind them on small cardboards, and before embroidering, run the thread over a moistened sponge and start embroidering.
- Choose the right needles. With embroidery needles, the larger the needle number, the smaller the needle itself. You need to choose this way - the denser the burlap, the finer the needle you need. The shape of the needle is also unique - a tapestry needle with a blunt rounded tip is suitable for the “cross”.
If you are going to embroider with wool or floss using several threads, take a needle with a long, wide eye.
- When embroidering on burlap, you need to use a “step” of 2 warp threads.
- For embroidery on thin decorative burlap, a hoop is used.
What is cross stitch on burlap? This is an embroidery technique that involves interlacing two threads in the shape of a cross.
There are 3 types of stitches in this technique:
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- Cross.
- Half cross. Usually used when you need to fill a large background to save thread. This is half a cross.
- The tapestry stitch differs from the half-cross stitch in its reverse side. They are used to embroider horizontal and vertical rows.
According to cross stitch methods, the work is divided into 2 types:
- "English method". It is also called “traditional” - each cross is embroidered separately. The method is more convenient to use for vertical embroidery.
- “Danish method” - the entire row is embroidered with half a cross, then they go back along the row and finish the other half. The method is more suitable for horizontal embroidery.
What colors of thread to use in embroidery. The white color looks very nice. Its combination with a dark shade of burlap gives a stunning effect.Colored embroidery is also good. You can use any colors and patterns as long as it makes you happy.
Important Recommendations:
- Cross stitch always starts from the center of the product and moves to the edge.
- All stitches must be made in the same direction.
- Do not tighten the threads.
- The ends of the threads must be securely fastened. Otherwise, the embroidery will fall apart during the first wash.
- At the end of the work, the craft should be washed in warm water and soap. Don't twist it! Squeeze lightly with a towel and hang to dry until damp. Place the slightly damp product face down on a terry towel so that the embroidery does not lose its volume, and iron it with an iron.
Embroidery on burlap is incredibly popular now. It looks very stylish and is a real decoration of any interior.
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