Cross stitched bands are extremely versatile. They can be used to trim items already around your home (ie cushions, pillow cases, sheets, plant pots, towels, peg bags, curtains, lampshades) or you can make the bands into bookmarks, napkin rings, tray holders, cake bands, gift box trims, shelf edgings, to name a few. Use your imagination!
Whatever your chosen design and project these simple suggestions will assist you to produce a neat result whether stitching bands or when planning border designs:-
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When stitching with bands and borders it's the forward planning which is the key to success |
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Will you choose one motif to repeat along the band? Or perhaps a group of motifs repeated along the band? |
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Will your band be used horizontally (ie on a sheet) or vertically (ie on a pillowcase)? |
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Work out how many motifs will fit along the band. |
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Decide on the size of the spaces between each motif. Count these spaces very carefully to ensure they are spaced evenly. This holds true whether you have decided upon a narrow or wide space between motif repeats. |
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Before you begin stitching, try placing a basting stitch every 10 or 20 squares along the band - this will help you to keep track of your counting. |
