Cross stitch and embroidery

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So excited to start! Need tips (self.lemmy_stitch)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by subnuggurat to c/[email protected]

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Hi everyone! First off thank you all for sharing your amazing work here. I've been popping in here for a few weeks now and I'm happy to say you're all the reason today I've got my first kit. I'd tried cross-stitching (very basic stuff though) as a kid but now I can feel the calling is strong. I'm very excited to share my attempts with you soon!

What are some useful tips you've learned that a beginner like me should know? Things to avoid or look for?

Are there any apps that you find useful and that are specific for cross-stitching?

I'll appreciate all the help. Thank you!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This is all great advice! I will add a second vote for taking care of your hands (and ergonomics in general). I don't have wrist issues, but I have an old shoulder injury that flairs up if I don't take breaks, mind my posture, and stretch.

What are you planning to make?

[–] subnuggurat 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thanks! Very useful advice really. I'm the kind of person who wouldn't have thought about this until way too late. So far I'm just starting to get the hang of it. My goal is to get to the point where I can design original art that I can then cross-stitch and frame. My first project is a doodle my 5 year-old made the other day that I traced using an app meant for pixel art and then made into a very basic pattern (one colour, no backstitching or half stitches). Time to work on it is limited but I'm having lots of fun so far

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Aw, that's a cute idea to stitch the doodle! To answer your question about apps, I've used the stitch fiddle website to make simple patterns with a few colors and backstitching. Floss cross is another site you could check out. I think the pixel art app you used might be similar to them since it has a similar grid.