00 Crose-Stiteh BlocksChapelle Ltd. Owner: Jo Packham Editor: Karmen Quinney Graphics Coordinator; Susan Jorgensen Staff: Areta Bingham, Kass Burchett, Jill Dahiberss, Marilyn Goff, Holly Hollingsworth, Barbara Milburn, Linda Orton, Cindy Stocck1, Kim Taylor, Sara Toliver, Kristi Torsals, Desirée Wybrow Photography: Kevin Dilley/Hazen Photo Studio We would like o offer our sincere appreciation for the vahiable support given im this ever: chmnging industry of new ideas, concepis, ‘esigus, and products. Several prajects shown in this publication were created with outstand iny and innovative products developed by Caron Golleetion, DMC, Mill Hill Beals, and Zeigart Fabric: Library of Congress Cataloging in-Publication Data Davidson, Anna "iW crusestitch blocks / Anna Davidson pom. Includes index. ISBN 08069-71436 rU778.C76 .D35 2001 sott-de21 10987654321 Published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc 157 Park. Avene South, New York, NY 10016 (01 by Anna Davis Distributed in Canada by Sterting ‘Canadian Manila Group, One At Turonto, Ontario, Canada MOK 3 Distributed in Great Britain and Europe by Cassell PLC Wellington House, 125 Strand, London WC2R OBB, England Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty La. PO. Box 704, Windsor, NSW 2756, Australia Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved vblishing atic Avenue, Ste 105 Sterling ISBN 08069-71136 Ifyou have any questions or comments, please contact; Chapelle Ltd, Inc 1. Cross-stitch-Patterns. I, Title: Crose-stiteh blocks. I. Title enna chapelle@ 2001040495 ee Ree yA airy Ur si409 (G01) 621-2788 # PO. ox 9252 Oxtl (sor) 621-277 apelloitd.com * website: worwichapelleltd com. The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, andl projects inthis volume are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, ‘especially commercial use, fs forbidden under law aithout the written permission of the copyright holder, Every effort has been made to ensure tht ail of the information inthis book is accurateAbout the Author ‘Anna Davidson lives in Half Moon Bay, California, with her husband Nicholas and their wo children, Alistair, 13, and Zo, 10. She arrived in the United States from Britain thirteen years ago with her husband and ten week old son. In her luggage along with diapers and bottles were embroidery flosses and 14 hpi Aida fabric. She had fallen in love with the colorful simplicity of cross-stitch a few months before her departure from Britain, All through the Jonely months of settling in a foreign country, her ‘embroidery was a great source of comfort and a ‘wonderful outlet for creativity. The difficulty of finding cross-stitch designs that she wanted to stitch spurred Anna into designing her own pieces. Anna feels that crossstiteh is kind to the learner. It isa basic stitch, easily formed on fabric designed for its simplicity also means that it is a perfect introduction to stitching for children — ssstitch in her daughter's school. In addition, Anna feels that crossstitch is also g designer. With squared paper, colored pencils, and perseverance, designs of ‘on the fabric at her fingertips. She has achieved a finalist’s place in two DMC has had her work featured regularly in British saehingn magazines. Acknowledgments [would like to thank Dover Publications for their permission to use their beautifully illustrated books as spurs to my own imagination. One book in particular has been an inspiration to me, Art Nouveau Animal Designs and Patterns by M.P. Verneuil 1992. I would also like to thank Susan and Michael Bryant, who encouraged me to teach in their wonderful needle: work store The Status Thimble, in Burlingame, California. Their photo- graphs of tiles of Medieval Europe were invaluable—without these, the pages of this book would not be so varied Dedication This book is dedicated to Nicholas, Alist \d Zoé, my loving family.General Instructions ......... 5 A Senseof Place acess seve ao A World of Florals .......... hes S| a Catalina Floral Birds of a Feather ........ 64 Simple Geometrics ...... 80 It Began ina Garden .... Pages 94-95 Outragions Paisley Shy COOP vce sarees 112 Block Samples .........- 126 Metric Conversion Chart . . 128 Pages 118-119 Swrlight in the Gardendesigns, Each double-page spread of d designs is made up of borders, small that can be made to fit er like tiles on a wall or quilt blocks. color code has been provided for each epage spread. The cross also be combined with other mot pages to create a different and unique tothe piece you are stitching. A piece be combined to tell a story, border et stitched piece, or stand on its own as a motif. The borders can be placed in the le ofa block to break up a large expanst Himes it may be necessary to adjust the ig to fit the piece that you are trying to The ends of continuing or extended hhave been lefi open to match up with the ern, Use your imagination and creativity to uup with ways to make these patterns for your individual taste. It is suggested Leopies be made of the patterns, cut, then to graph paper, allowing you to see how will fit together and to make y adjustments on the paper before inning to stitch. This book has included weal combinations of pieces called block seen on pages stitch Items to Know for Cross-stitch nied cross-stitch is worked on even-weave ‘These fabrics are manufactured cally for counted-thread embroidery, woven with the same number of tical as horizontal threads per inch. Because the number of threads in the fabric is equal in each direction, each stitch will be the same size. The number of threads per even-weaye fabrics determines the si finished design. Number of Strands ‘The number of strands used per stitch varie depending on the fabric used. Generally, the rule to follow for cross-stitching is three irands on Aida 11, two strands on Aida 14, one or two strands on Aida 18 (depending on desired thickness of stitches), and one strand on Hardanger 22. For backstitching, use one strand on all fabrics. When completing a French Knot (PK), use two strands and one wrap on all fabrics, unless otherwise directed. Finished Design Size To determine the size of the finished de divide the stitch count by the number of threads per inch of fabric. When a design is stitched over two threads, divide stitch count by half the threads per inch, For example, if a design with a stitch count of 120 width and 250 height was stitched on a 28 count linen (over two threads making it 14 count), the finished size would be 8%! x 17%". 120 + 14" = 8" (width) 250 + 14" = 172" (height Finished size = 8" x 17%" Preparing Fabric Cut fabric at least 3" larger on all sides than the finished design size to ensure enoughspace for desired assembly, To prevent fraying, whipstitch or machine-zigzag along the raw edges or apply liquid fray preventive. Needles for Cross-stitch Blunt needles should slip easily through the fabric holes without piercing fabric threads. For fabric with 11 or fewer threads per inch, use a tapestry needle #24; for 14 threads per tapestry needle #24, #26, or #28 for 18 or more threads per inch, use a tapestry needle #26 or #28. Avoid leaving the needle in the design area of the fabric, It may leave rust ora permanent impression on the fabric, inch, use Floss All numbers and color names on the codes represent the DMC brand of floss. Use 18" lengths of floss. For best coverage, separate the strands and dampen with a wet sponge, then put together the number of strands, required for the fabric used. Centering Design on Fabric Fold the fabrie in half horizontally, vertically. Place a pin in the intersection to mark the center. Locate the center of the design on the graph. Begin stitching all designs at the center point of the graph and fabric. Dots have been placed next to each motif to aid in locating the center of the design Securing Floss Insert needle up from the underside of the fabric at starting point. Hold 1" of thread behind the fabric and stitch over it, securing with the first few stitches. To finish thread, run under four or more stitches on the back of the design, Avoid knotting floss, unle working on clothing. Another method of securing floss is the waste knot, Knot floss and insert needle down from the right top side of the fabric about 1" from design area. Work al stitches over the thread to secure. Cut off the knot later. Carrying Floss To carry floss, run floss under the previously worked stitches on the back. Do not carry thread across any fabric that is not or will not be stitched, Loose threads, especially dark ones, will show through the fabric. Cleaning Finished Design When stitching is finished, soak the fabric in cold water with a mild soap for five to ten minutes. Rinse well and roll in a towel to remove excess water. Do not wring. Place the piece face down on a dry towel and iron on a warm setting until the fabric is dry. Stitching Techniques Backstitch (BS) 1. Insert needle up between woven threads at, 2. Go down at B, one opening to the right. Come up at C. 4. Go down at A, one opening to the right.id Attachment (BD) ds should sit facing the same direction as. top cross-stitch. up -n woven threads, ad on bead before going down at B, the iagonally across from A is doubled, split threads to lay around d and go down at B again, Come up at C and go down at D, ete. fo complete the top stitches ereating an ‘come up at E and go down at B, come up and go down at F, etc. All top stitches hould lic in the same direction. French Knot (FK) 1. Insert needle up between woven threads at A, using one strand of em- broidery floss. 2. Loosely wrap floss once around needle. 3. Go down at B, the opening across from A. Pull floss taut as needle is pushed down through fabric. back of work between Tent Stitch (1S) 1. Insert needle up between woven threads ata. 2. Go down at B, the opening diagonally across from A. 3. Come up at C and go down at D, working right to left. The stitch should go the same direction as the top stitch of the cross-stitch. 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