Cross stitch is a way for entire generations to have a good time. We would love for the young generation to discover how many advantages it has. We, adults, can show children that by embroidering together, relationships with parents are created, we can forget about difficult moments, and at the same time create beautiful things that can be boasted to others or given as a gift.
Teaching children cross stitch can be both fun and creative. Here are some steps that can help you master cross stitch with embroidery thread step by step:
Prepare the materials
Buy a cross stitch learning kit for beginners, which contains everything necessary (canvas, needle, thread, pattern on paper). Choose a simple kids cross stitch pattern with few colors that is suitable for beginners. This embroidery starter kit will save you time in preparing everything you need to start embroidering right away.
See patterns from the category cross stitch for beginners
Explain the basics
Start by explaining what cross stitch is. Show the children how to hold a needle and thread the embroidery floss. Explain that the thread cannot be too long to avoid the thread getting tangled.
Show cross stitch step by step
Show how to complete each step of cross stitch. Start with simple elements and gradually introduce more advanced ones. The Coricamo cross stitch course will help you with this.
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Choose patterns for beginners
Provide various patterns for practice. You can find simple embroidery patterns for kids online or create your own to adjust the difficulty to your child's level.
Look for practical patterns
Encourage children to embroider small projects such as Christmas decorations, key chains, or fridge magnets.
Create your own projects
Over time, as children become more confident, encourage them to create their own simple embroidery patterns and experiment with different colors of floss and embroidery fabrics. Embroidery patterns for beginners should be not only small, but also very nice. This can increase their creativity and interest.
Emphasize the role of play
Remember to emphasize the fun aspect. The more enjoyable the process is, the more motivated children will be to continue.
Organize embroidery in a group
Consider organizing collaborative cross stitch projects so children can share their ideas and help each other. Show your work to family and friends to share the joy of creation.
Praise and reward
The beginnings may be difficult, but it is worth explaining to children that they should not be discouraged, because each new skill requires effort and patience. There is no need to rush, but enjoy the activity itself. Praise your children's progress and reward them for their effort, not the end result. This way you will motivate them to take further action.
Small embroideries made by children can be used in many different ways, both practical and decorative. Here are some ideas:
Cushion decorations
You can decorate pillowcases with small embroideries, adding charm and individual character to them.
Embroidery in a frame or hoop
Cross stitch patterns can be framed into a small frame or embroidery hoop. Even a stiff canvas can be mounted on an embroidery hoop. Just soak the finished embroidery, squeeze it in a towel and stretch it onto the hoop. After drying, the canvas is stiff again and the picture is ready to hang.
See embroidery hoops, frame hoops and hangers
Bags and handbags
Small embroideries are perfect for decorating pencil cases, cosmetic bags, handbags or backpacks. Thanks to this, we can give them an original style.
Stickers
Embroidery made on a plastic canvas can be glued to books, notebooks or other objects to decorate them.
Home decorations
Embroidery can be used to create Christmas decorations, such as Christmas tree or window hangings. They are also perfect as decorative garlands for special events and invitation decorations for family celebrations. Embroidery can be used to create decorative items such as fridge magnets or decorative panels.
Clothes decorations
Small embroideries can be sewn to clothes, creating original patterns on T-shirts, blouses, trousers or hats.
Keychains and pendants
Simple embroidery patterns are perfect for creating key chains or decorative pendants. You can also use them to create cotillions for the ball.
Personalized gifts
Small cross stitch can be used to decorate gifts, making them even more special.
Our latest cross stitch patterns for beginners (from 3 to 103 years old :-) can be purchased in the form of stiff, tapestry canvas with a print and a kit with printed canvas and thread. The print will certainly make it easier to learn embroidery, but we also encourage you to learn with the free Coricamo Cross Stitch application. Share your passion with your children or grandchildren and make them look forward to the time spent together.
See tapestry canvas for beginners
See kits with embroidery thread and printed canvas for beginners
The key to success in embroidery is patience and practice. After all, practice makes perfect. Over time, children will master the technique and will want to experiment with more advanced patterns. And who knows, maybe one day they won't be able to imagine life without cross stitch?
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