Introduction to Contemporary Cross Stitch

Introduction to Contemporary Cross Stitch

“Dear students, we have reached the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed it, that now you can create your cross stitch images and enjoy the process very much. The more you practice the better. I am very happy to give you what I know and I hope to see many results from your work! I invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and do something different from what I taught you in the course, so you take advantage and ask all your questions in the forum. Do not forget to make your final project, do not forget to upload it, so I can give you feedback. I share an example of how I would like to see it. The idea is born Choose a design and create the pattern. Remember that you can grid from any image you choose, so the sky is the limit. You can create the design you want! Take into account that you must choose the indicated size of the grid. I invite you to carry out projects with different sizes of grids, so you can see the differences. Don't forget to break down your design by color so it will be easier for you.

The color palette It is very important that you start by defining a color palette, for this I propose that you see what all your options are and everything you want. I recommend that you give yourself the necessary time so that you can choose the tones that best suit what you are looking for. The embroidery You have everything ready, so it is time to start embroidering with the free cross stitch. Take all the time you need, if it does not fit as you expected, do not despair, you can always start from scratch and learn from mistakes. The next level If you wish, you can take your project further and make a patch that you can later place on any garment you want, remember that this can be a time-consuming and tedious process, but it is certainly worth it. Dare to go further! Before saying goodbye, I would like to thank you for choosing this course, I am very happy to share everything I know with you. I can't wait any longer to see the wonders you've created as a final project. Dare to experiment and give yourself the opportunity to create new things. If you have any questions during the process, do not hesitate to use the forum, I will respond as quickly as possible. See you soon! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project If you're here, you've reached the end. I hope you enjoy what I've prepared and that you apply it to whatever you want. It was a pleasure for me and I hope to see your work. Remember the capacity of abstraction is key. Any image can become pixels to embroider. You just need to trace and map out your image. There are no bad color combinations. Trust in your instinct and in the references to create your project. Become aware of your surroundings, of anything that can interest and inspire you. Collect all these ideas in a sketchpad or wherever suits you. Experiment with different...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Contemporary Cross Stitch

• Level: Beginner
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• 6028 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 10m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  DIY, Embroidery, Textile Design, Upcycling