Embroidery with threads, as a form of craftsmanship, has been used since ancient times. For the first time it originated in ancient China. Until today, this image of needlework is considered one of the most common.
What are some ways to embroider?
Such a thread has a composition of six fibers, which, in turn, are also divided into two. There are cotton or staple. They differ among themselves by the presence of brilliance. It is larger in the staple, but it is less durable than cotton. A selection of the necessary colors and sizes for work is done on a special map. It presents the whole range of colors, names and numbers of threads .
The technique of creation can be either manual or machine. The most appreciated hand, as a type of decorative art. It adds a unique effect and has the ability to decorate any interior. Now the most popular species are the cross and surface. Let's talk about each of them in more detail.
Smooth
For the final stroke of the contour, the product is made with a long stitch . The difference between these methods is achieved in a special way of applying it and the material used in the work. To give emphasis, realism in the image, you can apply several techniques at the same time in one picture. It looks beautiful in the performance of portraits, landscapes, still lifes.
It happens one-sided, two-sided, straight and oblique. Creativity will give originality to tablecloths, bedding, towels, clothes. Performed by:
- fabrics made of cotton or silk;
- thimble;
- threads
- needles;
- wooden frame, subframe or hoop.
Cross
Such embroidery also includes in its concept several types of stitches. This is a full cross, a half cross, a quarter cross, three quarters, a double cross. And another such unusual word for our ears is backstitch. It is sewn in the usual way with a “back needle” seam to create the outline of embroidery details . For the manufacture of any masterpiece does not require special skills needlewomen.
When planning a product, you need to do it only on a cotton basis. Buy flax, cotton, burlap for such cases.
In the cross-stitch paintings are used:
- threads
- carbon paper or tissue paper in the absence of a diagram and pattern;
- pencil;
- needle;
- thimble;
- frame or hoop.
This kind of product can be performed as a counting cross, that is, on a clean canvas, or on a printed basis. The second method is very convenient for beginners. Sometimes, ready-made kits are sold complete with a canvas, a pattern, needles and threads that are ideally selected for texture, color.
Both of these are classic needlework. In addition, they are performed on any kind of fabric, on leather, on felt . Creating interesting embroideries on wardrobe items will distinguish its owner from the crowd and add zest to any image.
Special chic is considered when one or both types are used in different techniques. Embroidery can be combined with other materials, such as beads. Any masterpiece, made with one's own hand, is valued more highly than that produced in a factory way. And the process of skillful embroidery itself gives true pleasure to the needlewoman and satisfaction with the final result.
