LEARNING MODULE in
TLE X
Basic Cross Stitching
Prepared by:
Donwel C. Alapoop
BTVTED GFD 2B
Basic Cross Stitching
What I need to know?
This module deals on the making Basic Cross Stitching, and steps on how to do cross
stitching.
Learning Objectives:
After reading this module, you should be able to
1. Identify the material use in Basic cross stitching and how to make cross stitching.
2. Perform how to do Basic Cross Stitching step by step.
3. Give importance on proper using of materials and performing the Basic Cross Stitching.
What I know?
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Answer the following questions and encircle the chosen correct answer.
1. This stitch design are stitched from charts onto a clearly gridded cross stich fabric.
a. Side Cross Stitch b. Vertical Cross Stitch
b. Back Cross Stitch d. Counted Cross Stitch
2. The art of designing with needle and thread.
a. Design b. Embroidery c. Fabric d. Thread
3. A very fine cord composed of strands of spunk silk, flax or cotton used in sewing.
a. Design b. Embroidery c. Fabric d. Thread
4. Any woven, knitted or felt cloth.
a. Design b. Embroidery c. Fabric d. Thread
5. A short piece of steel with a fine point at one end and a little opening or eye at the other.
a. Needle b. Pounce c. Scissors d. Thread
6. Stitch formed by two crossing arms and may be used for outlining, as borders or to fill in an
entire area.
a. Back Stitch b. Bullion Stitch c. Chain Stitch d. Cross Stitch
7. It is a long continuous length of interlock fibers, used in sewing, embroidery, weaving and
knitting.
a. Thread b. Yarn c. Needle d. Cloth
8. It is known as a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or abstract areas.
a. Design b. Fabric c. Pattern d. Stitching
9. Its plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or working of a building, garments,
or other object before it made.
a. Design b. Embroidery c. Fabric d. Thread
10. It’s a one complete movement of a threaded needle through a fabric or material such as to
leave behind it a single loop of thread.
a. Embroidery b. Stitching c. Cutting d. Threading
What is in?
IDENTIFICATION. Choose inside the box to Identify what are those Cross Stitching materials.
CLOTH THREAD BEADS / DECORATION SCISSORS PIN
YARN NEEDLE PEN
HOOP FRAME MARKER / COLLOR PEN
PAPER STICK
1. ______________ 2._____________
3. _______________ 4. _____________
5. ______________ 6._____________
7.________________ 8.______________
9.__________________ 10._____________
What is New? YES NO
1. Do you know what are the steps to do Cross Stitching?
2. Do you know what are those materials use for Cross Stitching?
3. Do you know how to Cross Stitch?
4. Do you know the importance of Cross Stitching?
What is it?
Cross Stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and
it is one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery to learn. Cross Stitch is comprised of X-shaped
stitches done on fabric with an even and open weave like Aida or Linen. Designs can be traditional or
modern or any in between.
What is more?
Materials for Cross Stitching are:
CLOTH / AIDA / LINEN THREAD YARN
NEEDLE MARKER / COLORED PEN BEEDS / DECORATION
SCISSORS PINS HOOP FRAME
Steps on how to do Cross Stitch
Follow these steps to learn the Basic Cross Stitching:
Step 1. Reading a Cross Stich Chart
A combination of colors and symbols in the
square (or symbols only on chart is black-and-
white) tell you which color of floss to use. Use
the chart legend to map the symbols to the
floss colors
Step 2. Prepare your fabric
To minimize fraying, sew the edges with a zig-
zag stitch or use a serge if you have one. If you
don’t want to sew the edge, you can also bind
them with masking tape.
Step 3. Using a hoop or frame
Lay the fabric or cloth over the hoop making
sure the center of the fabric is in the center of
the hoop.
Step4. Prepare you thread and needle
Pick the color of floss you are starting with and
cut a length about 18 inches long. If you go
much longer than this, the thread is more likely
to get knotted when you stitch.
Step 5. Making a row
Pass your needle through a hole diagonally
across from where you started to make a
slanted half cross stitch (/). Be sure to hold on
to the tail at the back of the fabric so it doesn’t
slip through.
Step 6. Start your second half cross stitch by
bringing the needle back up through the one
you last used.
Continue stitching along the row tp make a
series of half cross stitches (///).
Next return across the row making a series of
half cross stitches in the other direction (\\\).
Step 7. Making cross individual
In some place on your design it may be easier
to make a complete cross stitch before
movingon to the next stitch instead of working
in rows.
Steo 8. Ending your thread
Keep stitching until you reach the end of the
thread or until you run out of stitches in your
pattern. On the back side of the fabric, pass
the needle under at least three
completestitches too secure the thread then
trim the remaining thread.
Suprising benefits of Cross Stitching
Stress Buster
Boost Creativity
Improves Concentration
Enhance Eye Coordination
Sense of Achievement
Encourage Patience
Promotes Social Bonding
Nurture Skill
Preserves Tradition
Inexpensive Hobby
What I have learned?
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Answer the following question and write your correct answer at the side of the
number.
____1. One of the types of embroidery which form or comprised od X-shape stitch.
a. Cross Stich b. Bullion Stitch c. Aida d. Counted cross Stitch
____2. A cross stitch design that are stitched from charts onto a clearly gridded cross stitch fabric.
a. Cross Stich b. Bullion Stitch c. Aida d. Counted cross Stitch
____3. This step for cross stitching where to use the needle to thread the yarn or linen.
a. Making a row [Link] your needle
b. Ending your thread d. Making cross individual
____4. This step is to make a complete cross stitch before moving on to the next stitch instead of
working in rows.
a. Making a row [Link] your needle
b. Ending your thread d. Making cross individual
____5. This step is by starting to pass needle through hole and then continue stitching along the row
to make a series of chalf cross stitch.
a. Making a row [Link] your needle
b. Ending your thread d. Making cross individual
____6. It is a final step where in keep stitching until you reach the end of the thread or until you run
out of stitches in your pattern.
a. Making a row [Link] your needle
b. Ending your thread d. Making cross individual
____7. The following tools are not used for cross stitching exept one;
a. Tape b. Hoop c. Chalk d. Paint
____8. How many stitches strands in 6 fabric counts?
a. 7 b. 8 c. 6 d. 3
____9. One of cross stitching benefitss where creative outlets that stimulates brain was encourages
innovative thinking.
a. Stress Buster c. Improves Concentration
b. Boost Creativity d. Sense of Achievement
____10. One of cross stitching benefits where this feeling boosts self-esteem and motivites you to
take on more challenges.
a. Stress Buster c. Improves Concentration
b. Boost Creativity d. Sense of Achievement
What I can do?
Activity I. MATCH MAKIING. Match the side A on the side B, then write your answer before the
number.
Side A Side B
_______1. Making cross individual A.
_______2. Hoop or Frame B.
_______3. Making a row C.
_______4. Aida or Linen D.
_______5. Ending your thread E.
Activity II. Make a video presentation of making a basic cross stitching using the following patterns
bellow, then send it through email address give; alapoopd@[Link]
A. B. C.
Activity [Link] THOUGHT. In your own understanding, explain one of the benefits in cross stitching
that you think it will help you.
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Assessment;
Test I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the correct answer in the definition given, write down your answer
before the number.
________________1. Types of embroidery which form a comprised of x-shaped stitches.
________________2. Used to lay the cloth or fabric to weave the thread.
________________3. Step that picking the color of floss you are starting to thread a cross stitch.
________________4. A step that folding a fabric into half one way and then folding it in half the other
way.
________________5. A step to minimize fraying, sewing the edges with a zig-zag stitch.
________________6. Material that use to cut the cloth or fabric edge.
________________7. A chart of combination of colors and symbols in the square.
________________8. Materials that use to apply in the needle by sewing or stitching.
________________9. It is a benefit where the stress of life starts to fade away.
________________10.one of the benefits of cross stitching that helps enhance your concentration.
Test II. ESSAY. Explain why it is important to do Basic Cross Stitching and what benefits you think
you may gain.
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Test III. PERFORMANCE. Make your own video presentation in making your own creative cross
stitching and then send it through the email address given; alapoopd@[Link]
Additional Activities
write the name and definition are shown in box, write your answer beside the image.
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