Cross-stitch is a form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled pattern used to form a picture.
The Sampler is best known to teach young girls in the 17th century to learn how to stitch and record the alphabet and other patterns. Often these patterns are decorative and includes the owner’s initial.
Traditionally, cross-stitch was used to embellish items like linens, tablecloths, dishcloths, and decorative clothing.
Although there are many cross-stitchers who still employ it in this fashion, it is now increasingly popular to work the pattern on pieces of fabric and hang them on the wall for decoration. Cross-stitch is also often used to make greeting cards, gift tags, as inserts for photo albums, and gift boxes.
AWE AND FABULOUS counts the threads on a piece of aida fabric in each direction so that the stitches are uniformed in appearance. This form of cross-stitching is called counted cross-stich.
AWE AND FABULOUS wanted to show the cross-stitching craft in another modern light. It’s not just using embroidery hoops as normally known today’s pattens. We are very proud how the craft branched out and making a comeback.
We take pride and believe in the highest quality and use 100% cotton embroidery threads and aida cloth fabrics.
AWE AND FABULOUS – custom, commissioned patterns and gifts are always welcome along with suggestions.
ZERO WASTE – We do have some small pieces of cotton fabric leftover that we use for our extra small patterns for our paper gift tags.
REUSABLE – Sometimes we use for one of kind picture frames from yard sales, second-hand stores and charity thrift stores that would be perfect pattern to finish the gift.