Cross-stitch the signs of the zodiac in diagrams
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- Simple signs of the zodiac
- Children's zodiac signs
- Stylized zodiac signs
- Picturesque constellations
- Schemes of the zodiacal constellations
You can cross-stitch not only a pillow ora napkin, but also metrics, and pictures with constellations. Depending on the experience and perseverance of the needlewoman, patterns of varying complexity can be used for embroidery.
For beginner embroiderers, it is better to choose something simpler, so as not to give up embroidery in the middle or get confused in complex color transitions.
Simple signs of the zodiac
This embroidery consists of twelvemulti-colored zodiac constellations drawn schematically. You can use them both on one canvas and separately. For example, a small fragment of embroidery can be used on a medallion or napkin.
To embroider this picture, you can use colored canvas. The main thing is that its color differs from the color of the threads. All pastel colors will do.
For embroidering zodiac signs, you can choose colors different from those shown in the diagram. To embroider each element you will need only two tones of the same color.
Choose the canvas of any number, it depends on itsize of the finished work. The choice of thread also depends on the canvas: embroidery is done in two or three threads. Please note that the larger the canvas, the more folds of thread you will need. The work is embroidered using the full cross stitch technique.
If you are embroidering a full set of constellations, then the finished work will need to be framed. You can embroider a frame on the picture, or you can use a wooden or plastic frame.
Children's zodiac signs
To design a metric or picture for a childRooms are used in the arena of children's constellations. This is something between the multgeroi and the zodiacs. Funny pictures carry a special meaning that the child will understand in time.
You can also use them when embroidering pillows or decorating bed linen and a children's shirt.
They are not very difficult to embroider. The number of flowers is no more than a dozen. The main thing is to choose bright colors and high-quality material.
Use Gamma thread or floss. In this case, you are provided with reliable material.
To make the picture look beautiful, take a small or medium canvas. The smaller the cross, the more realistic each zodiac sign will look.
Each constellation and each of its elements has its own color scheme.
It is best to choose a neutral milky or blue canvas.
Even if you are embroidering one element of the overall pattern,The picture will turn out rather big. And the entire collection of constellations will require a large canvas. If you take a small canvas for this work, then the size of the painting will be smaller.
The embroidery technique is called full cross.The thread is folded in half. Start working from the left edge, filling the canvas with a cross from top to bottom. If you are embroidering several elements, then follow the same order.
Stylized zodiac signs
If your home is decorated in the same style and you want to emphasize an unusual interior, embroidery “Stylized Zodiac Signs” will suit you.
The picture is a beautifully designed table, in the cells of which all twelve constellations are arranged in order.
This embroidery is simple in appearance: only a few colors of thread are used. But the amount of work is quite large. If you don’t have room in your home for a large painting, then take a small canvas for embroidery.
To make the picture bright and voluminous, embroider with double thread. If you use a thread in one fold, the embroidery will be visible.
Embroidery is done with a full cross.Start embroidering Aries from the top corner, gradually work your way down, embroidering one element after another. When all the elements are embroidered, stretch the canvas onto a thick base and place it in a frame. The frame is selected to match the color of the painting itself.
Picturesque constellations
Do you want to prepare a good gift for a loved one? Make a beautiful embroidery cross with his zodiac sign. Schemes of each constellation are a work of art.
Here there is a sky strewn with stars, and images of all the signs of the zodiac and a picturesque execution of the element that is key.
Common constellation diagrams arranged in a circle include the main one marked.
To embroider this type of work, choose black or dark blue canvas. It will serve as the night sky for bright constellations.
Depending on the element, the frame for the central figure is made in different colors, and the central part has its own scheme for each sign.
The work will look more organic on a small or medium canvas. Choose threads of bright colors so that they stand out against a dark background.
Embroidery is done using the full cross technique, using double thread. It can be either matte or shiny. For small elements of the picture, a connecting seam is used.
The difficulty of this embroidery is average. The zodiac signs are made in varying degrees of complexity, and the background does not need to be completely embroidered - this will reduce the degree of complexity.
Frame the finished work in a light-colored baguette to highlight the beauty of the cross-stitched picture.
Schemes of the zodiacal constellations
