needle work

[2358jenmac]

Is embroidery similar to cross stitch

[billearly]

Hi jenmac I am no expert on either but have done both cross stitch is either counted or pattern printed on material needs more concentration ,well for me it does the only embroidery I have done was years ago on transfers ironed on to material less brain power needed but I would say totally different apart from the fact you need needle and thread

[skylight]

Hi jen, cross stitch is exactly as it says. The whole picture is made up of cross stitch only, counted from a set pattern. It is fairly straightforward if you start off with something small. All you need is the ability to count and concentrate. Embroidery can consist of a multitude of stitches eg straight stitch, daisy stitch, satin stitch, back stitch to name but a few and can rerquire some degree of expertise. Again start with something small . Any needlework shop will have little starter packs with instructions and diagrams of the stitches to get you going. cheers skylight