STITCH YOUR OWN CROSS STITCH KIT

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Cross Stitch Instruction

Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and it is one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery to learn. Cross stitch is comprised of X-shaped stitches done on fabric with an even and open weave like Aida or linen. Designs can be traditional or modern or anywhere in between.
Cross stitch projects are often sold as kits, but you can also purchase fabric, thread and basic supplies to come up with your own project.
Either way, follow these steps to learn the basics of cross stitch.

How to Choose Strand?

9CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 6 strands.

11CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 3 strands.

14CT AIDA

Thread can be divided into 2 strands.

How to Choose Thread Colours?

Printed Material

1. Read symbols or numbers.

2. Work corresponding numbers from the graph.

3. Choose the colour that corresponds to the number.

Unprinted Material

1. Choose corresponding symbol from graph.

2. Find corresponding number code.

3. Choose the colour that corresponds to the number.

How to Stitch with Unprinted Material?

1. Fold the material in half then half again in order to the centre point.

2. The centre point of the graph is at the intersection of the red line.

3. Begin the first stitch at the centre of the fabric.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 393 reviews.

Customer photo review of The cat and poppy

I love the picture but haven't yet started it.

The cat and poppy

Customer photo review of Cats

I love this picture and all of my friends have admired it. I've completed only a third of it but it's giving me lots of pleasure and satisfaction. Can't wait to get it framed.

Cats

Customer photo review of Noah's Ark 1

Work in progress .... but enjoying doing it. A little big to sit on my lap to do so I am doing one half then the other. Will do the bulk of the back stitch when i have finished.

Noah's Ark 1

Customer photo review of Animal World

As it's quite a large design, it may take me many months to complete, but lt keeps me very pleasantly occupied! Love it.

Animal World

Customer photo review of Cage of grace

I love all the cross stitch kits, but just one thing, the back stitch is shown in thick blue lines and they cover up some of the symbols. Would be better if the back stitching was on another sheet of paper.

Cage of grace

Customer photo review of Custom Cross Stitch Kit

So far so good easy to follow printed pattern only issue I have had is where the paper was folded it has made some of the boxes hard to see what symbol is in the box but I have found using the zoom function on my camera useful to overcome this.

Custom Cross Stitch Kit

Customer photo review of Custom Cross Stitch Kit

Not completed yet but love the way its progressing. I like to stitch what I want so like having a company who can customise what I want 10/10

Custom Cross Stitch Kit

Customer photo review of The Irish Setter (1)

This is one of the best kits I’ve ever bought! It comes out just like a photograph 10/10

The Irish Setter (1)

Customer photo review of The nap dog

I love the finished product and it was lovely to do. My only complaint is the caption at the bottom should say the word “ underestimate “ not undestimate.

The nap dog

Customer photo review of Opportunity Knocks(3)(Treasure edition)

Really enjoyable kit to cross stitch even if it did take just over 2 years, the full colour charts are really easy to follow and in a high quality paper which if you happen to spill or splash something on it the colours don’t run, comes with plenty of thread to complete the kit and the edges of the Aida or overlocked which is a bonus due to the finished size

Opportunity Knocks(3)(Treasure edition)

Customer photo review of Custom Cross Stitch Kit

This is supposed to be a black and white border collie dog, but the colours in the kit turn him into a blue dog. Not true to the photo. The threads are poor quality too.

Custom Cross Stitch Kit

Customer photo review of The lovely rabbits (3)

Great kit with good quality thread and aida. However I would prefer that the pattern is not printed on double sided paper it makes it trickier than it needs to be to able to read the pattern.

The lovely rabbits (3)

Customer photo review of Colorful cat

Really enjoying creating this colourful cat. The pattern is easy to follow and a section is completed in no time at all.

Colorful cat

Customer photo review of The flowers are in full bloom

I always enlarge the chart and then mark off the areas as I work I found the fabric was very stiff and it wouldn’t go into my frame so have bought some more aida. Very please with everything so far Thank you🏅🏅🏅👍👍👍

The flowers are in full bloom

Customer photo review of Rain flower 1

Good readable instructions

Rain flower 1

Customer photo review of Rain flower 2

It would be easier if the pattern was on paper so it can be crossed out

Rain flower 2

Customer photo review of Harbour 2

I waited a long time for my kit.....but so far enjoying my stitching and seeing it come to life

Harbour 2

Customer photo review of Sleeping buddha

Just started this a fortnight a go I'm enjoying seeing to life can't wait to see it finished.

Sleeping buddha

Customer photo review of Three little birds 2

Easy to follow and something you can work again and again

Three little birds 2

Customer photo review of Tea cake

The kit itself is really good, supplies everything I need and very good instructions. Am getting used to the stiffer aida.

Tea cake

Customer photo review of Leopard

I would give 5stars but the quality of the floss is a little under par. It is easily frayed which stitching. But other than that the kit is very good pattern is clear and bright.

Leopard

Customer photo review of Custom Cross Stitch Kit

I'm still stitching it but once its finished of course I will send you a photo of it. I will definitely use you again I am very impressed with what came, plenty of silks, needles, scissors easy pattern to follow, I'm really enjoying it. Many thanks heather klages

Custom Cross Stitch Kit

Customer photo review of Ice and fire (full embroidery)

There is an instruction in Chinese I can’t read! It says 14ct"………………2……………1……. I assume 14 ct, 2 strands of cotton but what does the next bit say. 1 "……….? HELP PLEASE

Ice and fire (full embroidery)

Customer photo review of Colorful car

arrived when stated he was over the moon with it when i gave it him enjoyed doing this

Colorful car

Customer photo review of Peter Pan

Really enjoyed doing this cross stitch, only problem is that I feel the threads are not DMC brand . I ordered extra thread for the silver colour, I felt there would not be enough but when it comes it was a completely different colour and the get tangled and knotty have to keep stopping to untangle it which you do not get with DMC threads

Peter Pan

Customer photo review of The old married couple

Took a while to arrive but I can’t wait to finish this to pass to my parents

The old married couple

Customer photo review of Wine

Loved getting back to cross stitch and the challenge!

Wine

Customer photo review of The old married couple

Cross stitch not yet complete but loving the work and able to change the colour of the dog to my staffie who always pushes us out of the bed!

The old married couple

Customer photo review of The old married couple

This is a very relaxing hobby. I chose this design as it reminds me of my late husband. I am nearly 80. It takes some time to get used to the colours on the canvas being different from the colours of the yarn!

The old married couple

Lovely design at a very good price, can't wait to get started when I finish my current project

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