Yes, most of the Bucilla
Baby ensembles have the design stamped on them. This makes stitching easier than traditional counted
cross-
stitch.
Cross-
stitch and simple embroidery stitches are used in Bucilla
Baby kits. Each kit includes easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams to complete the project.
Straight stitches are stitched the same as the length of the line segment on the Design Chart. Come up at A; go down at B. Pull flat. Repeat A – B for each
stitch. Straight stitches can be worked in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction.
The half
cross stitch is simply the first part of a
cross stitch without
cross back over to form the “X”. Come up at A, go down at B. Pull flat. Come up at C and down at D, etc. Work each
stitch in the direction shown on Design Chart.
The running
stitch is often used to created backgrounds and texture in
cross stitch designs. Come up at A; go down at B. Come up at C, go down at D. Refer to Design Chart for length of stitches and amount of space between stitches.
No, a hoop is not required to
stitch Bucilla
Baby projects, although using a hoop for stamped designs will help to keep the fabric taunt and the stitches uniform.
No. The design on your Bucilla
Baby project has been stamped on the fabric with a wash-out ink.
Counted
cross-
stitch is a needlecraft usually done on an evenweave fabric like Aida cloth or linen. To create the design, you follow a chart by creating a
cross-
stitch (x) of floss that corresponds to the appropriate color symbol on the design chart. Most
cross-
stitch is 14...
Cross-stitches on evenweave are worked over two fabric threads, so the finished “x” covers a four-thread square. Stitching is done by coming up through a hole between woven threads at A. Then go down at B, the hole diagonally across from A. Come back up at C and down at D, e...
Cross-stitches are done in a row or if necessary, can be done one at a time in an area. Stitching is done by coming up at A, then go down at B, the hole diagonally across from A. Come back up at C and down at D, etc. Complete the top stitches to create an “X.” All top
stitch...