Half Cross Stitch Projects
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hi All!
Half Cross Stitch is catching on, and new projects using this time-saving technique are being created by top needlework designers.
Check out these two new designs, stitched with DMC #5 Pearl Cotton on Aida Fabric!
Alice Okon created this gorgeous Summer Leaves pillow on the cover of the current (July 2011) issue of Cross Stitch & Needlework Magazine, using 5 colors of Pearl Cotton. I love the subtle colors and way the leaves dance across the center of the pillow, as if caught by a summer breeze…
And check out the Bloom project, also by Alice Okon, worked in half cross stitch using 9 colors of Pearl Cotton. This design was featured in the May 2011 issue of Cross Stitch & Needlework Magazine.
You can get the magazine in your local craft or needlework store, or on their web site, which also features a variety or free patterns and resources for stitchers!
Also check out our video on the Half Cross Stitch Technique!
I’d love to hear about your projects using half cross stitch, and your thoughts on this hip, easy technique.
Drop me a line, here on the blog!
~Emma
Hi,
I do not care for this short cut of stitching. Doing cross stitch the traditional way is making a creation that way it was meant to be. This short cut is just a quickie way to get done and not necessarily the best way.
I have to agree with Karen. It’s not cross stitch if there is no cross.
We’re basically talking needlepoint here. They are doing a needlepoint stitch on cross-stitch fabric. To each his own! I believe in stitching what I like and how I like to do it.
Hi Emma!
I think its cool for people to share their opinions but I can see that you are definitely not trying to promote a “short cut” of stitching. People need to realize that DMC is trying to help support the art of needlework and introducing new approaches to engage the younger generation or someone who is just starting out. I think this is cool, I probably might not try it myself as I like the traditional way but this is fresh and cool – totally what this industry needs! I own a cross stitch shop and was just at TNNA we all say the same thing – get everyone stitching. So DMC this is a great idea – I get it! Keep up the GREAT work DMC!