The document outlines the history, techniques, and contemporary uses of cross-stitch and embroidery, defining cross-stitch as a type of counted-thread embroidery using x-shaped stitches. It explains that while cross-stitch is a specific technique, embroidery is a broader term encompassing various decorative needlework methods. The document also highlights the continued popularity of cross-stitch, particularly through online resources and kits available for enthusiasts.

1. MAKING
CROSS STITCH
EMBROIDERY

2. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the student should be able to;
• Know the History of Cross Stitch and Embroidery
• Know the used cross stitch embroidery
• Know the significants of cross stitch and embroidery

3. Making
- the process of
producing something.

4. Cross Stitch
• Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular
form of counted-thread embroidery in which
X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern
are used to form a picture. The stitcher counts
the threads on a piece of evenweave fabric in
each direction so that the stitches are of
uniform size and appearance.

7. Embroidery
Embroidery is the craft of decorating
fabric or other materials using a
needle to apply thread or yarn.
Embroidery may also incorporate
other materials such as pearls, beads,
quills, and sequins.

8. Is cross stitch
and embroidery
the same thing?

9. Cross stitch is a form of counted
hand embroidery that uses mostly X-
shaped stitches and conforms to a tiled
pattern. Embroidery, on the other
hand, is a broader term that refers to
the art of creating decorative designs
on fabric with needle and thread.

10. History of
Cross Stitch
and
Embroidery

11. Pieces of embroidery and
needlework have been found
preserved in ancient Egyptian
tombs and in Medieval
churches all over the world.

13. During the Tang Dynasty,
Cross stitch was popular in
China. It is quite likely that it
spread west along the Silk Road
during this time between 618 to
907 Anno Domini.

15. What is cross
stitch
embroidery?

16. Cross-stitch embroidery, type of embroidery
carried out on canvas or an evenly woven fabric
in which the strands of the weave can be
counted. ... As its name implies, cross-stitch is
a double stitch diagonally crossing intersections
of the horizontal and vertical threads of the
fabric.

17. What is cross
stitching used
for?

18. Traditionally, cross-stitch was used to
embellish items like household linens,
tablecloths, dishcloths, and doilies
(only a small portion of which would
actually be embroidered, such as a
border).

20. How is
embroidery
used today?

21. Embroidery is the handicraft of
decorating fabric or other materials
with needle and thread or yarn.
Embroidery may also incorporate other
materials such as, pearls, beads, quills, and
sequins. Today, embroidery is most often
seen on caps, hats, coats, blankets, dress
shirts, denim, stockings, and golf shirts.

23. What is modern
cross stitch?

24. Cross stitch is one of the easiest forms of
hand embroidery to learn. Cross stitch
embroidery is done by making X-shaped
stitches on woven fabric like Aida or linen.
Cross stitch projects often come as kits,
with a pattern, fabric, and all the thread
you'll need to complete the project.

25. Is cross stitch
still popular?

26. Cross stitch is still very popular by
virtue of the volume of businesses
springing up on the Internet. If you
get on the Internet, there are
hundreds of websites where you can
order patterns of your choice.

27. Whatch this video
and see how easy to
do a simple pattern
of cross stitch
embroidery