Cross Stitch Design
Cross stitch designs range in patterns from simple to intricate. Novice cross stitchers can find easy-to-comple designs that they can finish in one or two afternoons. More experienced cross stitchers often search for more elaborate designs as they hone their crafting skills and create exquisite masterpieces.
Purchasing Cross Stitch Designs
Cross stitch designs abound in stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels. In addition, you can find a large selection of patterns at the following websites:
- Crosstitch.com-With over 2000 original counted cross stitch patterns available, this mega cross stitch site really does have something for everyone. Once you purchase a pattern, it is instantly available for print online, with the option of reprinting whenever you need a new copy of the pattern. Check out the nice selection of free patterns available as well.
- DMC-USA -Visit the DMC site and enter a world of free cross stitch patterns. Once you join the DMC Club, you'll have access to even more cross stitch designs, including popular archived patterns and other project ideas.
- Maurer-Stroh -Touted as the home of the famous Animal Babies and Bears at Work designs, Maurer-Stroh is a premier cross stitch site. Here you can check out the new floral series or browse through many of the other beautiful patterns. In addition, each month you can download the featured free design. Don't forget to visit the cross stitch forum, where you can chat with other cross stitch lovers from all over the world.
- 123 Stitch -At this site, you can browse through cross stitch patterns from over 300 designers. Browse the site by designer, pattern, or kit to search for the perfect design. Don't see what you are looking for? Contact the site for special requests.
- Heaven and Earth Designs- Browse the site's intricate designs with pattern categories such as the tapestry collection, tiny treasures, quick stitches, and more. Roll your cursor over the design slideshow to view some of the patterns available. The cross stitch charts available at Heaven and Earth do not use quarter or half stitches, nor do they require back-stitching or blended threads.
- Mystic Stitch-At Mystic Stitch, you'll discover intricate cross stitch patterns and designs in a large variety of categories, including fairytales, fine art, folk art, floral gallery, food & wine, holiday, landscape, mermaids, modern art, multi-cultural, new age, pop art, portraits, seasonal, and more. Choose from elaborate Impressionistic designs to whimsical patterns, and create a work of beauty and love.
Choosing a Cross Stitch Design
If you are just delving into the world of cross stitch, you might want to start with a design that is simple. That means something relatively small, without a lot of corners or color changes. As you become more adept at cross stitching, look for designs that involve more stitches and more thread colors. There are numerous free cross stitch designs available on the Internet. The more elaborate the stitch and color might be, the more in-depth the design typically is. Some cross stitchers like to branch out and change the suggested colors into something more personal. Sometimes simply changing a color shade can create an impact in the look and design of the pattern. Finally, as you progress into the craft, the designs you choose will probably become more complicated as well.
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