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Cross Stick Diploma Course, now only 19€!

Considered to be the oldest form of hand embroidery, cross stitch dates back to the fifth or sixth century AD – with samples found the world over – and it’s seeing a resurgence among modern makers and crafters. If you’re interested in trying out this vintage-modern craft for yourself, the Cross Stitch Diploma Course will teach you about the tools you'll use and give you the knowledge you need to take you from beginner to master maker.

The Cross Stitch Diploma Course begins with a detailed exploration of what cross stitch is – providing a little history on this popular form of counted-thread embroidery before diving into charts and keys, fabric count and blackwork.

With the foundations set, you’ll discover the equipment you’ll need to start cross-stitching. You will soon become an expert in needles, scissors, magnifiers, threads and canvases and how to choose the best supplies for your projects. Similarly, you will become familiar with the basics of fabric – as you are introduced to Aida, evenweave, linen and waste canvas.

You’ll learn how to set up your hoop, and how to stitch on various fabrics – covering basic stitches such as the quarter stitch and back stitch, along with starting methods. Once you have the basics down you’ll move onto intermediate and advanced stitches, including Chinese cross stitch and double running stitch.

As you gain more confidence, the Cross Stitch Diploma Course will take you through various cross-stitching techniques. You’ll look at the Danish and English methods, the stab and sew method, and plenty more. You’ll learn about dying cross stitch fabric, gridding it, and protecting it, using variegated and filament threads, adding dimension, and cleaning and preserving vintage cross stitch.

The course concludes by guiding you through various finishing techniques such as flat finish, canvas, and framing to present your cross stitch beautifully. You’ll also look at cushions, pillows, biscornu, ornaments, bookmarks and coasters.

SYLLABUS

Module 1: Cross-Stitching in Detail

Introduction

Part 1: The History of Cross Stitch

Part 2: Charts and Keys on a Cross Stitch Pattern

Part 3: Fabric Count

Part 4: Blackwork

Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Cross Stitch Equipment

Part 1: Needles and Pins

Part 2: Scissors and Magnifiers

Part 3: Threads of Many Colours

Part 4: Tips and Tricks for Choosing Supplies

Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Fabric Basics

Part 1: How to Prepare the Fabric

Part 2: Aida, Evenweave and Linen

Part 3: Waste Canvas

Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Getting Started with Basic Stitches

Part 1: Setting Up the Hoop

Part 2: Stitching on Aida and Linen

Part 3: Basic Stitches

Part 4: Let’s Get Started

Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Intermediate and Advanced Stitches

Part 1: Confetti Stitch and Star Stitch

Part 2: Long-Armed Cross Stitch

Part 3: Double Running Stitch and Chinese Cross Stitch

Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Cross-Stitching Techniques I

Part 1: Danish Method Vs English Method

Part 2: Two-Handed Stitching and Stab and Sew Methods

Part 3: The Railroad Method and the Couching Method

Part 4: The Parking Thread Method and the Cross Country Method

Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Cross-Stitching Techniques II

Part 1: Dying Cross Stitch Fabric

Part 2: Tea Dying and Coffee Dying Techniques

Part 3: Gridding Cross Stitch Fabric and Protecting Your Cross Stitch Fabric

Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Cross-Stitching Techniques III

Part 1: Using Variegated Threads and Filament Thread

Part 2: Adding Another Dimension - Painting, Stumpwork and Beading

Part 3: Cleaning and Preserving Vintage Cross Stitch

Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Finishing Techniques I

Part 1: Flat Finish

Part 2: Flat Fold Finish

Part 3: Stretching on Canvas and Framing

Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Finishing Techniques II

Part 1: Cushions and Pillows

Part 2: Biscornu

Part 3: Bookmarks, Coasters and Placemats

Conclusion

Module 10 Assessment

Accreditations

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £15).

ABC Awards is a leading national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, and the Welsh Government. It has a long-established reputation for developing and awarding high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

This course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme.

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