Wolf: a cross stitch pattern. Description and practical recommendations

If you look at the rich collections of experiencedneedlewomen, it becomes clear that such a character as the gray wolf enjoys great popularity. An embroidery scheme with a cross on which a lone forest inhabitant is depicted is found in the filing of any magazine dedicated to needlework. What attracts this wayward beast?

At the peak of popularity

With the image of the wolf, most associategloomy views: night, moon, snow, loneliness, but most importantly - eternal freedom. In the look of the gray handsome, so often becoming an evil hero of children's fairy tales, as if the disdain for human ideals, contempt for the crowd, the true individuality of a natural single man. That's why the wolf is such a frequent guest of embroidered paintings. The cross-stitch scheme developed by the famous designer and equipped with a complete set of threads, canvas and embroidery needles, will become a wonderful gift to the enthusiastic needlewoman.

Practical tips

To make the finished work look neat and beautiful, follow the following recommendations:

• Experienced craftsmen recommend embroidering the canvas upwards and to the sides from the center and only then - downwards.
• If the diagram depicts an animal in a winter forest orjust against the background of snowdrifts, first of all it is necessary to work on the animal, then - over the areas of dark shades. Lastly, snow and other white fragments are embroidered.
• Often, when there is a wolf in the picture,the cross-stitch embroidery scheme is provided with additional decorative elements: for example, a "back needle" seam or a monastic seam made with beads. As a rule, thus, the schema designers recommend to allocate amazing wolf eyes. If there are beads in your set, or if there is a "back needle" stitch in the chart, decorate after finishing the main job. Even if you already have a gray wolf ready, the cross-stitch scheme involves decorating the image only after the last cross.

Threads or beads?

Perhaps you want to present a beautifulman-made picture of someone as a gift? The cross-stitch scheme "Wolf" will be an excellent option: do it yourself or, if the relative or girlfriend also loves needlework, make a complete set for embroidery. In ready-made sets from well-known manufacturers, you can find whole stories exclusively from beads. If earlier you only embroidered a cross, boldly learn new techniques: many craftsmen think that it is much easier to embroider beads than threads of mulina.