The fabric used for cross stitch is usually aida or Evenweave/linen (these two come in the same counts but are made of different materials; Even weave is cotton and modal and obviously linen is linen).
2. Needles
The needles used for cross stitch tend to be called cross stitch or tapestry needles. They come in different sizes that relate to the thickness of the needle. The most commonly used size is 24 and this is perfect for 14 count aida and 28 count Even weave/linen.
3. Hoops/frames/q-snaps
Embroidery hoops or frames are used to keep your fabric taut while you are stitching on it. This make it so much easier and quicker to stitch your design.
4. Thread/floss
The main thread used for cross stitch is stranded cotton. Stranded cotton is made up of 6 strands of loosely twisted thread. For cross stitch you only need to use 2 of these strands so you get a lot of stitches out of 1 skein of thread/floss.
5. A Pattern
Patterns are usually made up of symbols and some are in colour and some are in black and white. There are benefits to both; I think colour ones are easier to follow but black and white are easier to mark off as you are stitching. A little tip; if you use a pencil to mark off your stitches, you can rub it off when you are finished and start again)!
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Embroidery floss
Explanation:
Answer:
1. Fabric
The fabric used for cross stitch is usually aida or Evenweave/linen (these two come in the same counts but are made of different materials; Even weave is cotton and modal and obviously linen is linen).
2. Needles
The needles used for cross stitch tend to be called cross stitch or tapestry needles. They come in different sizes that relate to the thickness of the needle. The most commonly used size is 24 and this is perfect for 14 count aida and 28 count Even weave/linen.
3. Hoops/frames/q-snaps
Embroidery hoops or frames are used to keep your fabric taut while you are stitching on it. This make it so much easier and quicker to stitch your design.
4. Thread/floss
The main thread used for cross stitch is stranded cotton. Stranded cotton is made up of 6 strands of loosely twisted thread. For cross stitch you only need to use 2 of these strands so you get a lot of stitches out of 1 skein of thread/floss.
5. A Pattern
Patterns are usually made up of symbols and some are in colour and some are in black and white. There are benefits to both; I think colour ones are easier to follow but black and white are easier to mark off as you are stitching. A little tip; if you use a pencil to mark off your stitches, you can rub it off when you are finished and start again)!