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Cross-stitch cushions are a woven and embroidered alternative that are used to create beautiful decorations, this type of stitch can be used in tablecloths, decorative napkins, covers for many elements, there are even large looms that are used to place on the wall as a square, the cushions are just some objects that are achieved with this technique, the images that are generated by cross stitch have a very curious texture, they look like an image with pixels but very clear, it is the essence of the point, since It is generated geometrically, there are all kinds of patterns that you can easily achieve.
Below are some examples of cross stitch cushions and instructions on how to make this type of stitch, as well as the necessary tools, flowers are one of the most chosen images, it is important to know how to draw to create a beautiful design, since the shadows and the bases that make the image stand out are contrasting tones, to make the cross stitch you need a needle and of course thread, think carefully about the design to have the materials at hand, it is ideal that you base yourself on a pattern or scheme, which you can download from the net for free.
LARGE CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERIES ON CUSHIONS The lines are decisive for this type of stitches, a check pattern must be followed, there are templates with holes that help you practice, there are fabrics that already have this pattern of small checks, there are designs that are with a small colorful and simple flower , to patterns of an entire colorful landscape, as seen in the example below, which highlights the sheer amount of detail that can be achieved.
The drawings are made in rows, there are cushions with children's designs that are based on famous animated characters, these embroideries are a great decorative object, it is a suitable gift for a children's birthday, it is quite simple, you just play with the needle passing from below upwards, try to start with a beginner's exercise to practice the precise placement of the point.
BEAUTIFUL IMAGES OF FLOWERS ACHIEVED WITH CROSS STITCH The cushion designs with flowers embroidered using cross stitch are varied, it is possible to create flowers of all kinds of species, the most regular is a rose, there are points and colors to create daisies, jasmine, jacarandas and clouds, there are drawings that They surprise due to their details in shadows that generate a peculiar depth and excite just like a painting, which is why they are a decorative element.
Flowers are the perfect ornament par excellence and tradition, not only in fabrics but also in embroidery, cross-stitch cushions are a good example to demonstrate the great diversity that exists in embroidery techniques, there are different types of stitches such as stem stitch that is diagonal, the chain stitch that is made in the form of links and another well-known one is the spike stitch, so called because it is generated in the shape of an ear of wheat.
Embroidery stitches are great for creating beautiful decorative pieces, from a tablecloth to something small like a napkin or a patch, a pillow is just one element that is not only achieved with cross stitch but with many others, the stitch of cross is ideal for playing with realistic and colorful images as it is quite easy to generate, as seen in these cross stitch cushions.
The following link shows more designs that are achieved using cross stitch on pillows of different sizes, to make these pieces, it is ideal that you use the fabric to achieve it, it is easily found in loom stores, for you to start there are kits with some embroidery worksheets, there are also many tutorials and schemes on the net that you can consult to have better results.