LESSON 210: STRAIGHT CROSS STITCH. STITCH OF SAN JORGE. FANTASY STITCH ON CANVAS FABRIC. DIY

Tutorial for the hemp stitch: cross stitch with backstitch. St. George's stitch. Fantasy stitch:

Here’s the Cross stitch tutorial straight or St. George'stitch. Another proposal of fantasy stitch in hemp stitch that we propose you in Bordarycantar.com.

What is it used for?

Texture stitch that repeats over the entire surface, suitable for small and large areas; can be used for geometric or pictorial designs, such as cross stitch. The upper threads of the crosses should be in the same direction: most often horizontal.

How do you do that?

Work the upper row from left to right:

Fig. A: To start the next row, repeat the steps to the right to start the next row.

Fig. B: Work the next row from right to left. Pull the needle out at 1, slip it in at 2, pull it out at 3 and slip it in at 4. Repeat to the left, fitting the crosses between the ones above as shown. Repeat these two rows as needed.

Here is the Tutorial of Straight or St. George's cross stitch:

Materials to embroider straight or St. George's cross stitch:

• You need a sharp pointed needle. In your trusted haberdashery they can advise you on this.
• Canvas fabric
• Thimble, we know that it is not easy to get used to it, but the earlier you adapt, the better, you will avoid many punctures.
• Special thread for sewing. Or you can also use fine crochet yarn if it is to decorate something
• Frame, there are made of wood, plastic and silicone. Lately I spend the silicone ones because I like them better, but that goes to taste.
• Light, the more the better and to be able to be natural

If you liked this lesson of fantasy point.You can try some more of the ones we publish here