Introduction to Stitch Fabric For Your Cross Stitch Embroidery

Different Types of Fabric For Your Cross Stitch Embroidery Projects

Celtic cross stitch is always fun for all ages. You might have seen those wonderful art pieces made by your mother or your granny. I know this time you want to make it yourself. I know how it feels to make your very first art piece. Celtic cross stitch embroidery is very enchanting and eye catching, making one yourself obviously makes you excited. But did anyone guided you on which fabric you should lay your hands on?? No one?? Oh come on its not a big deal, I can guide you about all the celtic fabrics you can do your cross stitch on.  There are many types of cross stitch fabrics available.

   Holding a cross stitch fabric

1.      Celtic Fabric #1: AIDA:

     
Aida Fabric For Celtic Cross Stitch

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2.      Celtic Fabric #2: LINEN:

     
Linen Fabric

Equally famous like Aida. Linen is further divided into many varieties. It has more hole count than Aida that is the reason that it is a little more difficult for the beginners to start with. The linen fabric generally comes in 24 to 36 hole count. This makes almost the double of the Aida fabric. Linen has natural irregularities. This gives the celtic embroidery an extra special touch of its own. Linen comes in a whole range of colors.

·        Jobelan: Jobelan is a form of linen. It is even weave fabric which is a mixture of Cotton and Modal. It is woven like linen; in a single line not in blocks. It is easier to wash, dry and iron
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·        Zweigart Linda: This is also a form of even weave linen. It is a combination of Cotton with Synthetic fibres. This makes it a relatively long lifer and easy to use fabric. Therefore it is preferred for projects like baby clothes and bed linens, napkins etc.
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·         Belfast and Cashel linens: These linens are relatively more softer and have more flow in the fabric, making them ideal for a piece of clothing you desire as your next birthday dress!
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3.      Celtic Fabric #3: STITCHING PAPER:

  Sample of Stiching Paper

There is another option for cross stitch apart from the fabric. This is called a stitching paper. Usually used by kids for their easy celtic cross stitch projects. This stitching paper is punched or perforated. It can be folded and glued, so ideal for making cards, bookmarks, needle cases, gloves and handkerchief boxes, notebook and file covers, lampshades and wall decorations. Victorians were famous for doing cross stitch embroideries on the paper.    

Now that I’ve given a brief account of the fabric and paper choices, I hope it will be easier for you to decide what type of project needs what fabric. So let’s get started with it…