Count Cross Stitch
Posted in Uncategorized on 01/13/2010 03:43 am by admin|
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No Count Cross Stitch Kit – TAYU (Asian Lady) $5.00 |
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Dimensions No Count Cross stitch kit ~ CARDINAL PAIR $6.98 |
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Count Your Blessings Cross Stitch Chart $1.25 |
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28 Count Irish Linen Cross Stitch Fabric 15″ x 18″ $3.99 |
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Waste fabric cross stitch 14 count 12×18 NEW $0.99 |
So what are the differences between Counted Tapestry and Counted Cross Stitch?
TAPESTRY
Canvas
Wool
Chart
Needle size
Tent stitch (half cross stitch)
CROSS STITCH
Evenweave fabric
Stranded cotton
Chart
Cross Stitch
Needle size
From the above there are some differences in materials. The canvas can vary from 10 holes per inch upwards.
The majority of tapestry kits have the design painted on the canvas. The key for colours is at the bottom of the canvas. The colour change is visible on the canvas.
With counted tapestry the canvas is unmarked and there is a chart with symbols denoting when a colour change is required.
As with cross stitch it is important to begin at the middle of the design and work outwards. To find the centre it is possible to gently fold the canvas half length ways and widthways but it is important not to make a definite crease. Alternatively with a ruler measure the canvas and mark the centre with a pencil. The pencil mark can be erased or covered with the stitching.
Wool is used in place of stranded cotton. The wool is not divisible as with the cotton. When commencing to stitch with a new length of wool there are two methods you can use to secure the wool. One is to leave a short length of thread at the back of the work (approx 1/2″ 13mm) as you stitch the loose thread is covered. The second way is to leave a longer length at the back and put a knot at the end. This will anchor the loose end when you feel that enough thread has been covered by the stitching cut the knot. It is important not to keep knots at the back of the work when it comes to mount the completed work it will uneven. After all that time and effort the last thing you need is a completed stitching that is lumpy.
When the length of wool is nearly at an end or there is need to change colour to secure the end of the thread take the needle and wool carefully under four or five stitches. The reverse of your should look as tidy as the front.
The stitch used is tent stitch which is half cross stitch. Each stitch is worked over one crossed thread of the canvas normally right to left.
Needle sizes differ for tapestry and cross stitch. For tapestry the eye of the needle needs to quite large to enable the wool to be threaded through. Size 18 needle is a common size to be used.
These are the main differences between Counted Tapestry and Counted Cross Stitch.
About the Author:
Janet Kelly is a keen cross stitch enthusiast. She writes articles on all aspects of cross stitch. Tapestry Counted Kits and also runs a website: Needlwork
Magic where she sells a wide range of Cross Stitch Kits which are very competitively priced.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What is the difference between Counted Tapestry and Counted Cross Stitch
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No Count Cross Stitch Kit – TAYU (Asian Lady) $5.00 |
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Dimensions No Count Cross stitch kit ~ CARDINAL PAIR $6.98 |
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Count Your Blessings Cross Stitch Chart $1.25 |
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28 Count Irish Linen Cross Stitch Fabric 15″ x 18″ $3.99 |
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Waste fabric cross stitch 14 count 12×18 NEW $0.99 |
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Waste fabric cross stitch 14 count 12×18 NEW $0.99 |
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DIMENSIONS – NO COUNT CROSS STITCH-IF YOU SPRINKLE WHEN $6.00 |
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