TOOLS & MATERIALS
You only need a few materials to begin your cross stitch projects, all of which can be easily found at any craft store.
Fabric
The most commonly used fabric in modern cross stitch projects is Aida cloth. Aida cloth is a woven fabric which has evenly spaced holes that create a square grid. The patterns in this book are designed for size 14 Aida cloth. Size 14 means that you can make 14 stitches per inch.
Floss
Each project uses 6-stranded, cotton DMC® embroidery floss. DMC is one of the largest brands of embroidery floss, and it is available at most craft and fabric stores. The colors listed in each pattern are labeled with a corresponding DMC color code number.
Cross Stitch Needle
Cross stitch needles have a large eye and blunt tip (no worries of pricking your finger here!)
Embroidery Hoop
Embroidery hoops, generally made of either bamboo or plastic, hold the fabric taut while you’re stitching.
Additional Tools
Here are some other handy tools you’ll want to have available:
- Scissors to cut floss or fabric
- Water-soluble fabric marker for marking your fabric
- Pencil, in case you need to mark your pattern
