Printed pattern or counted?
Is this a printed pattern? Is it all cross stitch or are there crewel stiches as well?
Posted by: tina001 on 01/06/17
This is a counted cross stitch pattern. If you are looking for stamped projects, the "Stamped Projects" link on the left side menu will take you to those. :)
by: craftydivakat on 01/06/17
What is counted cross stitch and why are those patterns more complex? How does it differ from stamped work and crewel work?
by: tina001 on 01/07/17
Are most of these patterns printed on the cloth?)
by: latimerfrog on 01/07/17
Are most of these patterns printed on the cloth?)
by: latimerfrog on 01/07/17
Counted cross-stitch designs are not printed on the cloth. Those are stamped designs.

Counted cross stitch patterns come with a chart that indicates which thread to use by which symbol is printed. Counted cross stitch is generally done on an evenly woven fabric, like Aida, linen, evenweave, etc. You count across the appropriate number of threads on the cloth to place each stitch. They are able to be more complex, generally, than stamped cross stitch because you are doing the work of counting where the stitches go (and in most cases, the stitches are smaller).

Some counted cross stitch projects include other embroidery stitches, most often backstitching and/or french knots. Occasionally you'll run into lazy daisy stitches. Most do not (At least, I've never run across any that do) use stem stitch, and only rarely use satin stitch - I've only seen it once. If you want to know what stitches are in a specific design, ask on the forum and Kristi - who works for ECS - can usually let you know pretty quickly.

I do both counted and stamped projects and both can be lovely, but I prefer counted generally because the designs are more interesting to me and fun to do.
by: craftydivakat on 01/07/17
The previous description of the difference for counted cross stitch versus stamped cross stitch is very good. This project is just counted cross stitch and has no crewel stitches. This project is definitely for an advanced cross stitcher and not a beginner or would I say intermediate. I have this as a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle hanging on my wall and believe me it is very intricate and would be the same with it's stitches. I have to say it is beautiful though.
by: syagel on 01/08/17