what I'm working on

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on July 15, 2009 at 10:27am

What problem are you having?

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Permalink Reply by Milly Dunaway on July 15, 2009 at 10:35am

I'm here for assistance too.

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Permalink Reply by Tommye on July 15, 2009 at 10:49am

Be glad to help. What's the problem?

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Evans on July 15, 2009 at 10:51am

Hi Catherine,

I'm not sure as to what you are needed help with. To start a cross-stitch, I always fold the fabric in half and then in half again to locate the center. From there, I work from the center point on the pattern left to right.

I hope this helps you!
Patty

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Permalink Reply by Danielle on July 15, 2009 at 11:06am

That's the way I do counted cross stitch also.....please let us know what you are wondering about.....

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Permalink Reply by Cathrine Whittaker on July 15, 2009 at 11:24am

Well I am so happy to have all you to help me.
Now do I leave an inch or so to start counting from the edges of the aida, including the top and bottom or should I start my counting down to the middle of the aida and use that as my middle stitch.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy M on July 15, 2009 at 11:22am

There are several ways you can start. If you want to, you can start in the middle. I fold my material in half (both directions) then put an x in the center. Most patterns have the middles marked by having an arrow half way down and across on the pattern. I circle the x where these lines intersect. Then find the color of the symbol and start stitching! You can work your way out in a circle, or just let the colors dictate what direction you go. If the pattern if fully stitched and you know your material is the right size (and you have added extra material for finishing) you can start in a corner by counting down and across your extra material. If you added 3" to both sides then go over 3" and down 3" then place your first x. I hope I haven't confused you more. But it is really easy once you get the hang of it.
Nancy M

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Permalink Reply by Cathrine Whittaker on July 15, 2009 at 11:55am

What I am cross stitching Nancy is on a very small piece of aida. It is to fit into a frame so that you can send it as a card. It's not very big and I don't have much to make a mistake if I do which I have, as I have taken out the floss to many times to count. I don't cut the floss and start over, but takeout the one that I have made as a stitch. I don't know what my problem is, but when I start counting my stitches, my eyes keep going to the wrong row and I keep making my mistake with the counting of the stitches...... Is there trick to stop doing this?

Thanks

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