Если взглянуть на богатые коллекции опытных needlewomen, it will become clear that such a character as the gray wolf is very popular. A cross-stitch pattern, which depicts a lonely forest dweller, is found in the binder of any magazine dedicated to needlework. What attracts this wayward beast?
At the peak of popularity
With the image of the wolf, most are associatedgloomy ideas: night, moon, snow, loneliness, but most importantly - eternal freedom. In the look of the gray handsome, so often becoming the evil hero of children's fairy tales, it seems as if disregard for human ideals, contempt for the crowd, the true individuality of the natural loner is visible. That is why the wolf becomes so frequent guest of the embroidered paintings. The cross stitch pattern, developed by a famous designer and equipped with a full set of threads, canvas and embroidery needles, will be a wonderful gift for an enthusiastic needlewoman.
Practical tips
To make the finished work look neat and beautiful, follow these guidelines:
- Skilled craftswomen recommend embroidering from the center of the canvas up and to the side and only then - down.
- If the diagram shows a beast in a winter forest orjust against the background of snow drifts, first of all it is necessary to work on animals, then on areas of dark shades. Last of all, snow and other fragments of white are embroidered.
- Often, when there is a wolf in the picture,The cross-stitch pattern is provided with additional decorative elements: for example, a back needle stitch or a monastic stitch, made with beads. As a rule, in this way, schema designers recommend highlighting amazing wolf eyes. If there are beads in your set or if the back needle needle stitch is indicated in the scheme, carry out the decor after you finish the main work. Even if the gray wolf itself is already ready for you, the cross-stitch scheme assumes the decoration of the image only at the end of the last cross.
Threads or beads?
Возможно, вам хочется преподнести красивую a handmade picture to someone as a gift? The cross-stitch pattern "Wolf" will be an excellent option: do it yourself or, if a relative or girlfriend also loves handicraft, make a complete set for embroidery. In the ready-made sets from well-known manufacturers, you can find whole scenes exclusively of beads. If earlier you embroidered exclusively with a cross, feel free to master a new technique: many craftswomen believe that it is much easier to embroider with beads than with floss threads.
