Table Of ContentFIORI 1 - Kit
by
STEFY.PALMA
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CROSS STITCH
1. Always begin stitching from the Centre of 5. To begin stitching, first thread your
your design and work outwards. needle with 2 (or sometimes 3) strands of
2. First find the Centre of your fabric by cotton.
folding it in half lengthwise and 6. When making your first few stitches
crosswise. Mark the Centre point where remember to leave a 2 cm (cid:145)tail(cid:146) at the
the two fold lines meet with a pin. The back of your work. Hold this (cid:145)tail(cid:146) so that
arrows on your chart correspond to the your first few stitches are worked over it.
fold lines on your fabric. This secures your thread evenly. Never tie
3. Now find the Centre square at the Centre a knot in your thread. Follow the Cross
of your Chart. The position of the Centre Stitch Instructions.
square corresponds to the position of your 7. Cross stitch is worked in rows of even,
pin. Begin stitching from the Centre point. slanted stitches, usually from left to right
4. When you look closely at your fabric you laying down half the crosses, then back
can see it is made up of small squares. from right to left to complete them. Note
Each square on your Fabric represents a the top stitch must always be slanted the
Square on your Chart. You will stitch one same way. When stitching try to keep the
cross stitch over each square on your tension of your thread even and do not
fabric. The different Symbols show you pull too tight. It is often easier to sew your
the correct colour to use in each square. design using an embroidery hoop to hold
the material.
CROSS STITCH - INDIVIDUAL
An individual cross stitch is worked in the same sequence as a
row of cross stitch. Bring the needle out at 1 and insert at 2,
completing half the cross stitch. Then, bring it out at 3, directly
below 2 and insert the needle at 4, above 1. Your individual cross
stitch is complete.
CROSS STITCH - ROW
Bring the needle out at 1, insert at 2 and out again at 3. Continue
this process until the desired number of stitches is completed for
that row.
At the end of the row, work back, bringing the needle out at 4,
inserting at 5 and out again at 6.
FINISHING OFF
To finish off your thread run the needle through the back of four
or five stitches and trim the thread close to the cloth.
Should work become soiled, handwash in cold water with mild
soap. Rinse well and dry flat in shade. Do not wring. Press from
the back with a warm iron.
Diagram shows back
of material
Key
Color Symbol Cat No. Brand Type Stitches Skeins
760 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 126 0.1
3328 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 123 0.1
353 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 182 0.1
818 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 364 0.2
819 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 214 0.2
225 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 726 0.4
224 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 559 0.3
152 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 805 0.5
3722 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 130 0.1
3721 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 153 0.1
778 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 312 0.2
3743 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 193 0.2
3041 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 335 0.2
612 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 228 0.2
610 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2198 1.2
422 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 381 0.3
3828 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 437 0.3
420 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 583 0.4
967 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 360 0.2
951 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 3285 1.8
3856 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 773 0.5
921 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 231 0.2
920 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 147 0.1
918 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 146 0.1
945 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2777 1.5
402 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 164 0.1
3776 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 279 0.2
301 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 497 0.3
400 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 151 0.1
948 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 164 0.1
754 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 556 0.3
3771 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2754 1.5
758 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2081 1.2
3778 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 799 0.5
356 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 816 0.5
3830 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 898 0.5
355 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 158 0.1
3779 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 725 0.4
3859 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1239 0.7
3774 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 6697 3.6
950 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 4816 2.6
3064 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 3407 1.9
Key
Color Symbol Cat No. Brand Type Stitches Skeins
3772 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1277 0.7
632 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 946 0.6
453 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 421 0.3
452 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 462 0.3
451 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1767 1.0
3861 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 525 0.3
3860 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 819 0.5
739 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2715 1.5
738 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 984 0.6
437 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 771 0.5
436 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 261 0.2
435 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 397 0.3
434 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 254 0.2
433 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 414 0.3
801 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 494 0.3
938 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 210 0.2
3371 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 119 0.1
543 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 984 0.6
3864 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1621 0.9
3863 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2091 1.2
3862 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1862 1.0
3031 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 341 0.2
3865 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 158 0.1
Ecru D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 461 0.3
644 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 159 0.1
640 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 923 0.5
3787 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 689 0.4
3033 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 570 0.4
3782 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 745 0.4
3032 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 346 0.2
3790 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1610 0.9
3866 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 756 0.5
842 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1281 0.7
841 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 895 0.5
840 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 2493 1.4
838 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 268 0.2
3072 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 193 0.2
648 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 272 0.2
647 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 583 0.4
762 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 299 0.2
414 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 1151 0.7
317 D.M.C. Stranded Cotton 366 0.2
Notes
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 238 x 319 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 17 x 22.8 inches or 432 x 579 mm
Suggested Material Size: 22.9 x 28.7 inches or 582 x 729 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
Below is a plan showing how the chart pages fit together.
The page number is shown at the top left of each chart page.
A:1 B:1 C:1 D:1
A:2 B:2 C:2 D:2
A:3 B:3 C:3 D:3
A:4 B:4 C:4 D:4
Page 1 of 16 Position A:1
Page 2 of 16 Position B:1
Page 3 of 16 Position C:1
Page 4 of 16 Position D:1
Page 5 of 16 Position A:2