
The scheme of embroidery of icons of the Savior and the Holy Blessed Matron with a cross, a detailed master class with a diagram and a photo for beginners.
It is necessary to prepare for icon embroidery differently,than to any other kind of needlework. Bright thoughts and a positive attitude, prayer and faith will help you to cross-stitch an icon, which in the future will become a real powerful talisman for you and your family for life. We offer you a master class on cross-stitching icons of our Lord Jesus Christ and Blessed Matrona with diagrams and descriptions. To embroider the first of these icons, you need to stock up in advance: Aida canvas number eighteen (seventy-two cells per ten centimeters); embroidery machine or hoop; embroidery threads (DMS).
The work we offer is made on a hoop.When the embroidery process is done with the help of a hoop, it is necessary to iron the work from the inside on the terry cloth while moving the rings from the embroidered square to a new place. The embroidery must begin from the middle, from the face of the Holy Image.
The face itself should be framed with locks of hair.We embroider from the lower right corner to the left. After the lower part is completely finished, we need to move on to cross-stitching the upper part of the Image's head. In our case, before moving on to embroidery, we should stitch the outline of the Image's head.
Then, when we have completely finished embroidering the face,we proceed to creating the halo. We recommend starting to embroider the halo from its upper part, from the corner on the left side, gradually moving to the right side. Please note that the embroidery should be done in the same direction to ensure smoothness and density of the fabric. At the same time, we try not to stretch the corners of the product too much. We also do not stretch the base at the corners.
Later, when we have completely finished working onproduct, if desired, it can be washed with the most delicate detergent. Then rinse with vinegar to give shine to the fibers. Do not forget that cross stitching of an icon should not only begin with a prayer, but also finish with it.
Saint Matrona of Moscow, who is often stillcalled Matronushka, is one of the most revered saints today. Her relics are in the Pokrovsky Monastery. Many people have been convinced of her help, but she is most revered by women, who often turn to her with prayers for the protection of their children and pregnancy. To embroider an icon, we will need: - a light base; an embroidery pattern; a needle; floss threads of the required color; a hoop; a frame.
We present to your attention a cross stitch pattern of the Matrona icon:
In our work we will use large diameter fingers or a wooden frame.
It is possible to create embroidery without them, but it willonly experienced needlewomen can do it. For beginners, fingers will be indispensable. Before proceeding to the embroidery itself, it is necessary to iron its fabric base. It is best to do this through a sheet of tracing paper or parchment.
However, the temperature must beминимальной. Стирать готовое изделие не рекомендуется. Если будет такая необходимость, можно будет протереть его с помощью влажной тряпочки. После этого основу следует закрепить на пяльцах либо же в рамочке. Далее, следуя цветовым решения схемы, произвести саму вышивку крестиком. При этом нужно ориентироваться на главные принципы такого вида вышивки.
После того, как вышивка будет завершена, можно frame the icon. You can buy it in a store specializing in various types of such products. You can also make a custom frame. According to all the rules and canons, the finished icon must be consecrated in the church, and then placed in a place designated for icons or presented as a gift to a loved one.
Have a pleasant and fruitful creative work!