The translation of the embroidery is almost perfect. Craft product cross stitch almost ideal signs in canvas embroidery. How to read a diagram

Which, if I’m not mistaken, I came across from LiRu (thank you!). You know, I don’t have time to read for a long time, and therefore I noticed this post only now, although I have always really liked this embroidery. As you can guess, I like it from afar, I haven’t embroidered it myself yet, but more is to come;)

So, with the kind permission of the owner of the site, WebClubnicki, who also appeared, I am publishing her article “Angels “Almost Perfect” scheme and key in Russian.”

There is a wonderful sign associated with the “Almost Perfect” cross stitch kit from Dimensions, which, according to embroiderers, works 99%. If you embroider angels, you will get pregnant.

I didn’t embroider a ready-made set, but downloaded a pattern on the Internet, found the key, picked up the threads and plunged headlong into the process. Embroidery was easy, quick and brought a lot of pleasure from the process and the result. I made the frame myself (cardboard, colored corrugated paper, glue, confetti stars, gold thread), and decided to fully invest in this work. My sign hasn’t come true yet, but let’s hope

The pattern for embroidering angels and the key to it in Russian are in the continuation of the post.

ALMOST PERFECT
This composition was designed especially for you. If you are an experienced embroiderer, first arrange the colors and then start with the instructions that follow the diagram. For more details, please read the entire instructions before you begin.

PREPARATION
Check the contents of your kit. Check the contents of the kit against the list on the label. Make sure you have everything you need before you start embroidering.

Your outline is called AIDA. This is an unpatterned fabric made specifically for cross stitch. The number on the set label indicates the number of squares per inch of canvas.
Avoid creasing the edges of the canvas by wrapping them with thin masking tape.

When doing cross stitch, it is best to start the embroidery from the center of the composition and move towards the edges. This way, you will be sure that the composition will be in the center of the canvas.

In order to find the center of the canvas, fold it in half, first vertically and then horizontally. The center point of the outline will be located at the intersection of the bends.

The embroidery will look much better if the canvas is attached to a hoop (frames for embroidery in the form of a hoop)

ORDER COLORS
Identify colors by comparing them in daylight and using the length chart below.
The code in the table is the color number in our color system.

USE OF THREAD, FLOSS RIBBON AND NEEDLES
Each thread consists of six strands. They can be separated by holding one end of the thread with two fingers and pulling out the strands one at a time.
Combine the indicated number of strands together and insert into the needle, leaving a 3-inch tail on one side of the needle.
Metallic Gold and Opal Ribbon Floss threads do not separate into strands. Use them as is.

Needles are also included in the set. Use a needle with a smaller eye for lace embroidery. For other operations, use a needle with a large eye.

EMBROIDERY TIPS
If you have ever seen the work of an experienced embroiderer, you will have noticed that the back side of the work is as neat as the front side. There are no knots or thread tails. To start sewing, leave a 3cm end of thread behind the canvas and secure it by making a few stitches over it.

When the area is finished, the beginning and end of the thread need to be woven into the wrong side of the embroidery. Be sure to carefully trim the remaining ends of the threads.

Try not to sew dark colors under light ones. They are usually visible on the front side of the embroidery, giving it a dirty appearance.

When moving from one area to another, try not to carry the thread further than 2cm, because this will show on the front side. Usually, it is better to finish the thread and start the next area with a new one.

It is possible that the thread will curl during embroidering, making the work more difficult and leading to knots. Simply release the needle and thread so that the thread straightens out.

To make the seam nice and thick, keep the thread under slight tension. If the seams are too tight, the canvas can be damaged or wrinkled.

If you make a mistake, remove the seams by pulling them out with a needle. If you try to cut them, you can cut the canvas.

LIST OF SYMBOLS
Use one strand of the color shown for the Cross Stitch:
- peach
Use two strands of the indicated color for the Cross Stitch:
- peach
- pale pink
- light yellow
- yellow
- blue
- light blue
- brown
- white
Use one thread of the color shown for the Half Cross Stitch:
- opal ribbon floss

HOW TO READ THE DIAGRAM
Parts of the diagram are colored in different colors to make the diagram easier to read. The squares in the diagram correspond to the squares of the canvas. Each Cross or Half-Cross is shown by a symbol from the list.
The diagram also shows the parts that are added after completing the work with Crosses and Half-Cross.

EMBROIDERY ORDER
First, embroider with a Cross and Half-Cross. To begin, follow the arrows on the edges of the diagram to find the center. Find the center of the canvas. Find the nearest symbol and make the first stitch in the corresponding square of the canvas.

Continue making the remaining stitches. The symbols lying under the decorative lines must be made with the indicated stitch completely, and not partially.

Then add decoration as described below. Use the number of strands indicated by the number in brackets.

When Straight and Backstitch are listed together, Straight Stitch should be used for single straight lines and Backstitch for all others. Make Backstitches according to the lines on the diagram.

Thin black lines - Brown (1) Forward and Reverse stitch

Thick black lines - Brown (2) Backstitch

Thick red lines on the wings - Light Blue (2) Backstitch

Thin red lines on the wings -Light Blue (1) Straight Stitch

Fine red lines in hair - Gold (1) Backstitch

Black.- White (2) French Knot

Halos- Gold (3) and Gold metallic (2) with cord. Lay the strands and threads side to side. Secure in place with Gold Lace(1)

LACE

1) Thread the needle, then slide the needle towards the center of the thread. Tape one end of the thread to the edge of the table. Twist the other end of the thread counterclockwise until the thread begins to curl. Hold the needle with one hand, take the secured end with the other hand and connect the loose ends together. Release the needle and let the thread continue to twist. Adjust the curl to make it look smooth and beautiful. Tie the loose ends to prevent unraveling.

To sew with Cord, work your way up through the canvas to one end of the line you will be sewing along. Place the Lace in position along the line and secure it in place with small Straight Stitches using one strand of Gold Thread in the smaller eye of the needle. Place stitches every half centimeter.
To finish, pierce the canvas down and tie a lace on the wrong side. Trim off the excess.
Repeat the operation as many times as necessary.

This sign is fixed in the minds of embroiderers as firmly as the sign about a black cat or a five-petalled lilac flower.

I didn’t embroider a ready-made set (this was in 2006), but downloaded a pattern on the Internet, found the key, picked up the threads and plunged headlong into the process. Embroidery was easy, quick and brought a lot of pleasure from the process and the result. After 2.5 years I re-embroidered the angels...

My sign hasn’t come true yet, but let’s hope

EMBROIDERY MEANINGS- There are a lot of symbols and signs in embroidery.
There are also a lot of articles on the Internet.
There are a number of signs that many embroiderers know about.

Let's try to systematize them.

1. Housing issue or what to embroider to expand your living space

(buy a dacha, an apartment, get your own house).

An embroidered HOUSE contributes to the appearance of your own home. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a set from some company, embroidery according to a pattern, cross stitch, tapestry stitch or satin stitch. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a rural hut or a luxurious mansion. Any building will help improve living conditions.

2. Love, get married.

POPPIES and POPPY FIELDS (and flower fields in general) - to “male power”.

PAIR embroidery of animals or birds - two storks, ducks, a couple of wolves - contributes to meeting your soul mate, as well as family well-being. It is especially good if there is a painting with a pair of wolves hanging in the house.

If you are embroidering a couple of people - a man and a woman, then ideally they should hold hands or kiss.

PEONIES are a great way to meet a loved one.

According to Feng Shui, PEONY is a flower of joy, a symbol of exquisite passion and carnal love. It is the most favorable symbol for young married couples. The image of a peony in the bedroom or in the love sector is a wonderful talisman, but its beneficial effect is only relevant in the first years of marriage. When children are born and a young wife becomes a mother, peonies in the bedroom begin to symbolize infidelity. That is, it is better to embroider peonies for couples who do not yet have children, so as not to provoke infidelity in marriage.

Therefore, after several years of a happy marriage, replace the embroidery with another.

To speed up the wedding, you can embroider gold wedding rings on a red (required!) background (I think it can also be done on red canvas).

If an unmarried girl embroiders a UNICORN, she will get married in the near future.

3. Health.

CRANES (preferably a pair of cranes next to a pine branch or tree) are one of the most important symbols of health. PEACH is also considered a symbol of health.

4. Success in business, money, wealth.

SAILBOAT – embroidered to attract good luck in business. It signifies the symbolic “arrival” of good fortune. What you need to embroider is not a modern boat, a wooden one, but one that is beautiful, powerful, and outwardly reliable. When you hang it, carefully choose the place; it should not hang opposite the entrance, it should “float into the house,” i.e. should be facing the inside of the house.
GOLDFISH - success in financial matters.

CARP - symbolize wealth.

A THREE-LEGGED TOAD WITH A COIN IN HIS MOUTH is a symbol of great luck. One of the most effective talismans for the wealth zone. Brings wealth, increases monetary luck. It is better to place it in the wealth zone (southeastern sector). It needs to be positioned as if she were jumping into the house.
HORSESHOE is a symbol of good luck, abundance and prosperity. According to Feng Shui, it is recommended to place the ends up.

MONEY TREE - to wealth and the attraction of money, but only if it is embroidered correctly:

According to Feng Shui, a tree should have:

An odd number of coins (otherwise the money will decrease rather than increase). It’s best if there are 9 coins. Coins must have a hole in the middle and hieroglyphs

An odd number of flowers, preferably 3 flowers. The flowers should be like cherry blossoms.

Flowers and coins should be attached with a red thread.

The tree should hang opposite the front door so that money goes into the house.

The HORSE is a symbol of speed and endurance, joy of life, optimism and good fame. It is better if the horse is directed upward. The horse brings with it the wind of change and favorable changes in life. If you attach a symbolic image of gold to the back of a horse, then the horse will bring you fame and money...

5. Car

The embroidered MACHINE has repeatedly helped embroiderers to acquire a four-wheeled friend. You can embroider any car - from a Ferrari to an antique Opel 1898.

SYMBOLS IN FENG SHUI

Feng Shui is a science that provides an understanding of how our environment affects our physical and emotional health. This is a knowledge system based on the study of Nature. It allows you to change and enhance the energy of your environment. Symbols are very important in Feng Shui, they help to harmonize space, suppress negativity, attract the energy of abundance and success, fulfill desires...

Since most signs came to us from Feng Shui, the meanings of the main symbols are given below.

STORK	Longevity, a happy and peaceful old age
QUINCE	Fertility and happy marriage
BUTTERFLY	Love and joy; two butterflies - marital happiness
BAMBOO	Health, longevity, flexibility. Is a conductor of favorable energy
BULL	Reliability and strength. Long and fruitful life, stable and sustainable
VASE	Calm; a vase filled with something is a symbol of attracting wealth
FAN	Traditional symbol of protection. Protects not only the house, but also the person himself from harm
GRAPE	Abundance, fun
WATER	Health, well-being
WATERFALL	Attracting good luck to your home
CROW	Marriage, fidelity
PIGEON	Meekness and purity. A pair of doves - love, friendship and marital fidelity
MOUNTAIN	Support, protection and assistance
POMEGRANATE	A burst pomegranate - numerous offspring
GOOSE (pair)	Faith and fidelity in marriage
DOLPHIN	Dignity, hope, safety
TREE	Longevity
THE DRAGON	The highest symbol of luck, creativity; brings success in business
THRUSH	New favorable opportunities, joy, happiness
TOAD	Strength, strength
GIRAFFE	Wealth
CRANE	Good character, calmness, loyalty, long life. Often depicted under a pine tree - another symbol of longevity
HARE	Sensitivity, abundance, longevity
STARS	Happiness and eternity
ZEBRA	Peace of mind in any situation
KINGFISHER	Grace, nobility, marital fidelity
SNAKE	Movement and renewal. Represents wisdom and deep knowledge
IRIS	Life without old age
CARP	Luck and spiritual achievements. Nine carps symbolize prosperity and material well-being.
Two carp	A symbol of complete harmony in the relationship between a man and a woman
HUMMINGBRI	Symbol of the joy of life
HORSE	Sign of victory, courage, power
BOAT	Symbol of increasing good luck in business, security, hope
BASKET	Filled with something - a symbol of abundance, fertility, prosperity
RAT	Prosperity, prosperity, well-being
SWALLOWS	Success and abundance
SWAN	Grace, beauty, purity, fidelity
A LION	Energy and valor. Protector of Home and Public Spaces
LEOPARD	Bravery
BAT	Happiness. Five bats - “five blessings” - longevity, wealth, health, virtue, life to the end predetermined by fate
LOTUS	Perfection, spiritual grace, peace, female genius, summer, fertility
HORSE	Patron of children. Symbolizes speed, perseverance, bestows strength and endurance, and gives children rapid development
MAGNOLIA, ORCHID	Love, sophistication
BEAR	Symbol of strength and courage
MONKEY	Originality of thinking, cunning, ingenuity
DEER	Career
EAGLE	A powerful symbol of success. Power, courage, sharp mind
PEACOCK	Beauty and nobility. Flowing tail - titles and awards
PALM	Victory
SCENERY	Symbol of good luck and favorable opportunities
ROOSTER	Symbol of vigilance, vigilance. Bearer of male dignity. Fire protection
PEACH	Symbol of longevity
PEONY	Ardent passion, undying love, glory, dignity
PARROT	A symbol of a cheerful disposition, friendly communication, good memory
BIRDS	Symbol of joy, beauty, happiness
BEE	Hard work, success in science, art, trade
FISH	Guarantee of success in financial affairs, successful development
SAKURA	Luck, love, beauty, youth and renewal
ELEPHANT	Power, strength, insight
OWL	Erudition, reputation, wisdom; protects against irrational financial investments
DOG	Reliable protection
MAGPIE	Symbol of "happy meeting"
SUN	Sign of providence, abundance, truth
PINE	Symbol of long life, fidelity and devotion
DRAGONFLY	Grace
TIGER	Protector from evil spirits, symbolizes strength and power
DUCKS (pair)	Happiness in love
PHOENIX	Symbolizes the warmth of the sun, summer and fire. Helps childless couples. The Phoenix paired with the Dragon is depicted during weddings as a symbol of a fruitful union, a happy marriage and healthy children.
PERSIMMON	Joy
CHRYSANTHEMUM	Luck
HERON	Symbolizes fidelity and longevity
TURTLE	Longevity, strength, endurance. Symbolizes steady movement forward.

Thoughts are material. I am 100% sure of this.

09 February, 2009 22:20

ALMOST PERFECT

This composition was designed especially for you. If you are an experienced embroiderer, first arrange the colors and then start with the instructions that follow the diagram. For more details, please read the entire instructions before you begin.

PREPARATION

Check the contents of your kit. Check the contents of the kit against the list on the label. Make sure you have everything you need before you start embroidering.

Your outline is called AIDA. This is an unpatterned fabric made specifically for cross stitch. The number on the set label indicates the number of squares per inch of canvas.

Avoid creasing the edges of the canvas by wrapping them with thin masking tape.

When doing cross stitch, it is best to start the embroidery from the center of the composition and move towards the edges. This way, you will be sure that the composition will be in the center of the canvas.

In order to find the center of the canvas, fold it in half, first vertically and then horizontally. The center point of the outline will be located at the intersection of the bends.

The embroidery will look much better if the canvas is attached to a hoop (frames for embroidery in the form of a hoop)

ORDER COLORS

Identify colors by comparing them in daylight and using the length table below.

The code in the table is the color number in our color system. If you write to us about materials, please indicate the color code so that we can help you.

Name	Threads	Code
Peach	5	6031
Pale pink	3	13069
Light yellow	8	12292
Yellow	9	12293
Gold	4	12306
Blue	8	17004
Light blue	2	15470
Brown	4	15470
White	15	11001
Gold metallic	6	0G0LG-0J
Opal ribbon floss	5	000026

USE OF THREAD, FLOSS RIBBON AND NEEDLES

Each thread consists of six strands. They can be separated by holding one end of the thread with two fingers and pulling out the strands one at a time.

Combine the indicated number of strands together and insert into the needle, leaving a 3-inch tail on one side of the needle.

Metallic Gold and Opal Ribbon Floss threads do not separate into strands. Use them as is.

Needles are also included in the set. Use a needle with a smaller eye for lace embroidery. For other operations, use a needle with a large eye.

If you have ever seen the work of an experienced embroiderer, you will have noticed that the reverse side of the work is as neat as the front side. There are no knots or tails of threads. To start sewing, leave a 3cm end of thread behind the canvas and secure it by making a few stitches over it.

When the area is finished, the beginning and end of the thread need to be woven into the wrong side of the embroidery. Be sure to carefully trim the remaining ends of the threads.

Try not to sew dark colors under light ones. They are usually visible on the front side of the embroidery, giving it a dirty appearance.

When moving from one area to another, try not to carry the thread further than 2cm, because it will show on the front side. Usually, it is better to end the thread and start the next area with a new one.

It is possible that the thread will curl during embroidery, complicating the work and leading to knots. Just release the needle and thread so that the thread straightens out.

To ensure that the seam is nice and thick, hold it under slight tension. If the seams are too tight, you can damage the canvas or create wrinkles on it.

If you make a mistake, remove the seams by pulling them out with a needle. If you try to cut them, you can cut the canvas.

LIST OF SYMBOLS

Cross Stitch:

 Peach -

Cross Stitch:

 Peach -

 Pale pink-

 Light yellow -

 Yellow -

 Blue -

 Light blue -

 Brown -

 White -

Half cross stitch:

HOW TO READ THE DIAGRAM

Parts of the diagram are colored in different colors to make the diagram easier to read. The squares in the diagram correspond to the squares of the canvas. Each Cross or Half Cross is shown by a symbol from the list.

The diagram also shows the parts that are added after completing the work with Crosses and Half-Cross.

EMBROIDERY ORDER

First, embroider with a Cross and Half-Cross. To begin, follow the arrows on the edges of the diagram to find the center. Find the center of the outline (see page 1). Find the nearest symbol and make the first stitch in the corresponding square of the canvas.

Continue making the remaining stitches. Symbols lying under the lines of the decor must be made with the indicated stitch completely, and not partially.

Then add decoration as described below. Use the number of strands indicated by the number in brackets.

When Straight and Backstitch are listed together, Straight Stitch should be used for single straight lines and Backstitch for all others. Make Backstitches according to the lines on the diagram.

Thin Black Lines – Brown(1) Straight and Backstitch

Thick Black Lines – Brown(2) Backstitch

Thick Red Lines on Wings – Light Blue(2) Reverse Stitch

Thin Red Lines on Wings – Light Blue(1) Straight Stitch

Fine Red Lines in Hair – Gold(1) Reverse Stitch

Black – White(2) French Knot

Halos – Gold (3) and Gold metallic (2) with cord. Lay the strands and threads side to side. Secure in place with Gold Cord(1)

If you need to wash or iron your embroidery, please read our instructions. Information on how to frame it yourself is also provided.

STITCHES

Cross

1) Make all the crosses through the holes in the canvas. Start from left to right going up to A, down to B, up to C, down to D, etc. in a row.

2) Finish the second part of each cross stitch from right to left. Make sure all stitches intersect in the same direction. Finish steps 1) and 2) before moving on to the next row.

3) Make vertical stitches one at a time.

Half cross

1) We go in and out of the hole in the canvas, go up to A, go down to B, up from C, down to D, etc. in a row

2) Continue 1-2, 3-4, etc.

3) This is what the reverse side of the embroidery should look like.

Back

1) We go in and out of the hole in the canvas, going up to A, then we go down to B. We go up to C. Then we go back down to D (in the same hole as A). We continue, always going back down through the same hole as the previous stitch.

Straight

1) We go up to A, then we go down to B, making each stitch along the length of the line on the diagram.

French Knot

1) We go up to A. With one hand we hold a thread of 5cm A. We wrap the thread around the needle once.

2) While still holding the thread, insert the point of the needle into B, next to A

3) Pull the thread until the wrap is tight around the needle and lies next to the canvas.

4) Holding the thread carefully, pull the needle through the thread to complete the knot.

Lace

1) Thread the needle, then slide the needle towards the center of the thread. Tape one end of the thread to the edge of the table. Twist the other end of the thread counterclockwise until the thread begins to curl. Hold the needle with one hand, take the secured end with the other hand and connect the loose ends together. Release the needle and let the thread continue to twist. Adjust the curl to make it look smooth and beautiful. Tie the loose ends to prevent unraveling.

To sew with Cord, work your way up through the canvas to one end of the line you will be sewing along. Place the lace in position along the line and secure it in place with small Straight stitches using one strand of gold thread in a needle with a smaller eye. Place stitches every half centimeter.

To finish, pierce the canvas down and tie a lace on the wrong side. Trim off the excess.

Repeat the operation as many times as necessary.

Here's what I found from DMC to Gamma (respectively):

3078 - 0101 or 0102

Take 2 gold threads (metalized) + 2 yellow threads (or other desired color). The threads are inserted into a needle and folded in half. We get 4 threads. We fix them on the wrong side and bring them to the front side. We twist it into a rope. Take another needle with gold (metalized) thread. We attach the twisted tourniquet to the fabric and use a second needle and thread (attached on the wrong side and brought to the face) and sew it on (we make a jumper, as it were). Sew at regular intervals. I hope you understand me how to do it.

Use one strand of the indicated color for Cross Stitch:

 Peach -

Use two strands of the indicated color for Cross Stitch:

 Peach -

 Pale pink-

 Light yellow -

 Yellow -

 Blue -

 Light blue -

 Brown -

 White -

Use one thread of the specified color for Half cross stitch:

 Opal ribbon floss -

16633 Almost perfect
This design was created especially for you. If you are already an experienced embroiderer, you can break down the colors and start with the instructions after the pattern. If you need more information, please take a moment to read through all the instructions before you start stitching.

Preparation.
Check the contents of the set. Check the list on the package with the contents. Make sure you have enough before you start.
Your canvas is called Aida. It is not printed. The number on the package indicates the number of crosses per inch.
In order to protect the edges of the canvas from Satan, cover the edges with paper tape.
In a counted cross, it is better to start embroidering from the middle to the edges. This way you will know for sure that the design is centered on the canvas.
To find the center, fold the canvas in half vertically and horizontally. Mark the place where the 2 lines meet with a dot or thread.
Your embroidery will look better if, during the embroidery process, the canvas is pulled tightly onto an adjustable hoop.
Separate the colors.
Distinguish between colors by comparing them in daylight and comparing the number of skeins with the information below.
The number listed below is for our color identification system. If you write about materials, then the number is what we need to help you.

Name
Name Number of skeins Color number
Peach 5 6031
Dusty pink 3 13069
Light yellow 8 12292
Yellow 9 12293
Golden 4 12306
Pale blue 8 17004
Light blue 2 17005
Brown 4 15470
White 15 11001
Gold metallic 6 0G0LG-0J
Iridescent ribbon 5 00026

Using thread, ribbon and needles
Each skein consists of six threads. You can easily separate them from one another by holding the skein between two fingers and pulling one thread at the same time, as shown in the picture.
When threading the needle, fold it in the indicated number of folds, leaving approximately 3 inches on one side of the needle.
The metallic gold skein and iridescent ribbon do not separate into threads. Use them as is.
The set includes 2 needles. Use a needle with a smaller eye to attach the braid. For other stitches, use a large eye needle.

Notes for embroidery.
If you've ever seen the work of an experienced embroiderer, the back side is almost the same as the front side. There are no knots or tails of threads. To start the stitch, leave an inch of thread on the back of the canvas, and secure it by stitching the first few stitches over it.
After this, continue working, bringing the needle from the wrong side to the “face” and in the opposite direction. Make sure the tails of the threads are trimmed neatly.
Try not to tuck dark colors under light ones. They can show through to the front side, making your embroidery look dirty.
When you move from one part of the embroidery to another, try not to pull the thread more than an inch, as this will also be noticeable on the front side. If you need to stretch the thread further, it is better to cut it and then fasten it again in a new section.
The thread may become twisted or knotted during the embroidery process. Therefore, it is better to often leave the needle hanging freely on the thread so that the thread unwinds.
To ensure that the crosses are even and convex, do not tighten the stitches too much. Because if you do this, it may damage the holes in the canvas.
If you make a mistake, remove the stitches by unraveling them with ilga. If you try to cut them, you may accidentally cut through the canvas underneath the stitches.

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Everything is short here

This diagram does not match the size of the completed design.

Third page. I didn’t redraw the symbols on it, but they are exactly in order, as in the instructions
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List of characters
Use a thread in one ply to make full crosses
Peach
Use 2-fold thread for the following colors to make full cross stitches
Peach
Dusty pink
Light yellow
Yellow
Pale blue
Light blue
Brown
White
Use a thread in one ply to make half-crosses
Shimmering Ribbon

How to read a diagram
To make the diagram easy to read, some parts are colored. The squares on the diagram correspond to the squares on the canvas. Each cross and half-dick are represented by a symbol from the list of symbols.
The details that you use to complete the design after you have sewn the crosses and half-crosses are also shown in the diagram.

Sewing order
First, embroider crosses and half-crosses. First, find the center using the arrows along the edges of the diagram. Find the center of the outline (see previous page). Give the symbol closest to it to complete the first cross in the corresponding quadrant of the canvas.
Continue working by making crosses and half-crosses. Symbols that fall under the lines of additional seams are made with full half-crosses or full crosses, and not parts of them.
The next step is to add the details described below. Use the number of threads indicated in brackets.
When a forward needle stitch and a back needle stitch are described together, use a forward needle stitch for individual lines on the pattern and a back needle stitch for all other lines. Place backstitch stitches according to the lines on the diagram.
Thin black lines – brown (1) stitch forward with needle and stitch back with needle
Thick black lines – brown (2) stitch back with needle
Thin red lines on wings - light blue (1) stitch forward with needle
Thick red lines on hair - gold (1) stitch back with a needle
Black dots - white (2) French knot stitch
Halos – gold (3) and gold metallic (2) for the braid. Place the threads next to each other to make a braid. Attach the braid using gold thread (1)

If your embroidered design requires washing or ironing, please read our instructions. Design information is also included for DIY implementation.
The team of Margaret, Feis and Kirsten have worked hard to create instructions that will make your project a success. We hope you enjoy it.

Cross
1) Make all the crosses along the holes of the canvas. You start from left to right from point A to point B and down to point C, up to D and so on, along the line
2) Complete the crosses with the second half, moving from right to left. Make sure all the crosses are the same size. Continue doing steps. 1 and 2 for the next row.
3) Perform vertical crosses if necessary.

Half cross.
1) Sew seams along the holes of the canvas, going up from point A, down to point B, up from C, down from D, etc. in a row
2) Continue repeating 1-2, 3-4, etc.
3) The back of your work should look like this.

Stitch back with a needle
1) Follow the holes of the canvas up from A, down to B, up to C, then down to D (the same hole as A). Continue always moving back and down along the same holes as the previous stitches.

Fourth page.

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Stitch forward with needle
1) Work upward from A to B, making stitches where the lines are drawn on the diagram

French knots
1) Bring the needle up at point A. With one hand, hold the thread 2 inches from point A. Wrap the thread around the needle.
2) While still holding the thread, insert the needle next to A at point B
3) Pull the thread until it tightens around the needle and is attracted to the canvas
4) Tighten the thread until a knot is formed.

Braid
1) thread the needle, then pull the needle to the middle of the thread. Glue the end of the thread to the table. Twist the other end clockwise until the cord begins to twist on itself. Hold the needle in one hand. With your other hand, peel off the other end of the thread, connect the ends together and let the needle rotate until a braid is formed. Tie the ends together to prevent them from unraveling.
To sew the braid, place it on the canvas. Hold the tape in place and sew small seam stitches forward to the needle. Using gold thread in one ply in a needle with a smaller eye. Make stitches every quarter inch.
To complete the braid, bring the needle to the wrong side and tie a knot on the reverse side of the fabric. Trim the ponytails. Repeat to attach the braid where needed.

I didn’t translate about how to iron and iron. If necessary, I will do it.

Negative reviews

I’ve had these angels on my shelves for a year now, but for some reason they don’t help... And good luck to you!!!

And they've been hanging on my wall for a year now. No results so far...

Neutral reviews

I think this is also a matter of psychology. Embroidery is a very clear and painstaking work, and it is known that the delicate work performed with the fingertips activates the brain centers. Since the whole body is a single system, everything can operate at the subconscious level based on a person’s faith. When we embroider -we believe that this particular embroidery will help, it comes to our subconscious in the process of work and in the end, if we really strongly believe and have no doubts, then everything will definitely come true. Perhaps something will change in the biochemistry of the body, a little differently (better) hormones aimed at conception will start working and everything will definitely work out, just like the girls did! Okay! I bought embroidery today, it turns out it was the last one in the store, I’ll go embroider!!! Thank you!

for those who don't know what this is:

The most famous sign among embroiderers is the embroidery of three angels from the company Dimensions – Almost Perfect (“Almost Perfect”).

If you embroider them, you will definitely get pregnant. Judging by the reviews on the forums, embroidery works in 99% of cases. (c) stolen

my opinion is that it’s all self-hypnosis and embroidery just helps to take your mind off planning.

Positive reviews

The Almost Perfect set was my first set from Dimensions. I knew about the sign, heard and read a lot about it. I can’t say that I passionately wanted to get pregnant, and all my hopes were pinned on embroidery, no (that’s not what makes children)) But one day, one embroidery dream had already come true for me: I embroidered a couple of wolves, from the magazine “Embroidery for the Soul.” The scheme left much to be desired, and my selection was, to put it mildly, not very good. According to the superstition, an embroidered pair of wolves promotes a quick wedding and a meeting with your soulmate. And the omen came true! That same year I got married. So I decided on “Almost Perfect”.

I started embroidering by selection in the fall, I abandoned it twice, I made a mistake in the pattern. I bought a canvas with a pattern, but the situation was even worse: the pattern was displaced relative to the canvas. I was upset because I had hope for a sign :)

I bought the original set. It cost about 148 hryvnia. But there was no time to embroider. So it lay with me, in my “hamster” reserves. And a month or two later I became pregnant, it turns out, around the time when I purchased the set!

As for the set: The layout is clear, the icons are large and readable. The threads are of high quality, about 1/3 of them remained unused after embroidering. The canvas is stiff, just what I like, because I don’t use hoops.

And finally: the main thing is to believe, and everything will work out!

Those same wolves adorn the wall in the bedroom. I cherished the hope of embroidering another pair so that everything would be perfect, but then I realized that mine were the BEST!

And my Ideal, who is already 20 weeks pregnant!

I am interested in embroidery, I also read about this embroidery on forums. The girls have a lot of reviews, 99% say so. I recommended it to a friend, she is 36 years old and has no children. She bought embroidery, began to embroider, and immediately became pregnant, she was overjoyed and quit embroidering, as a result of the disease. Here is such a case from my life, how can one not believe in “almost ideal”?

Advantages:

High-quality threads, good dense canvas, clear pattern

Flaws:

Rare sets at auctions are expensive

I'll start the review with beauty:
I embroidered these two beautiful bookmarks in two nights! Despite the complex ornament and rather difficult backstitch, it was easy for me to sew! Because the threads are not tangled, because the pattern is clear and understandable, because these are luxury embroidery kits from the American company "Dimensions". I've been chasing this set for many years. I managed to scratch it out for $100.
Another one of my favorite pieces is the gold collection "Dimensions", a wreath of all seasons.
So far, the wreath has not yet been decorated, but it is waiting in the wings. Very bright saturated colors, beautiful design, interesting background. In a word, such a picture will complement any interior.
I also want to show you my paintings, which are still in progress. Also two paintings from the “Golden Collection”. One of the works is a hummingbird wreath. Another, a picture with lilacs and tits:
I also embroider Christmas tree decorations, I’ll take a photo of them soon and add them too.

Advantages:

processed canvas, good threads

Flaws:

ill-conceived placement of symbol designations on the diagram

I love cross stitch, it calms my nerves, I have a good time watching some TV series, and most importantly, I get beautiful pictures.
I have already written reviews about sets from other manufacturers

"The Golden Fleece",

"Riolis". Now I want to talk about the Dimensions sets.
I bought the Dimensions embroidery kit “Tits and Pine Cones” online, and I really liked the design.
I received the set in a plastic bag with a button. But my main surprise when examining the set in more detail was that the canvas turned out to be hemmed along the edges (there is no need to process the edges by hand), this is the first set with such a huge advantage.
The set included:
- Aida canvas 16 gray;
- floss threads (cotton) sorted by color on a cardboard tablet;
- color scheme;
- needles for embroidery;
- instructions.
The only drawback of this set was the poorly placed diagram on the paper; I had to turn it over many times to see the thread designation on the diagram (the thread designation was on the reverse side).
This is the beauty that came out in the end:
If the opportunity arises, I will definitely purchase another set from this manufacturer; I highly recommend that you pay attention to the sets from Dimensions.

Advantages:

High quality, bright

Flaws:

One of my favorite embroidery companies! The pictures are bright, rich, the schemes are well-designed, there are no sharp color transitions, each color smoothly blends into the other, which is good news. They are easy and convenient to work with. Good quality canvas in sets. The threads are bright and do not fade. I have already sewn 5 sets, I am very pleased with the finished result, all the work is well done. True, there is still a minus - their cost, quite expensive, some sets are even too expensive and not everyone can afford at least one set from this company, perhaps there are no more minuses. Sometimes it’s easier to find diagrams on the Internet, especially since it’s quite easy to do. I'm looking forward to buying a new set)

Advantages:

Great schemes

Flaws:

Sometimes expensive

I have bought Dimenshis sets for myself more than once. I really like it. Well-thought-out paintings with a successful selection of threads and a well-developed pattern. Threads often remain. The sets are very pleasing to the eye, but sometimes they are too expensive, but if the hamster really wants it, he will buy a set for himself. A large selection of sketches, on any subject and in any size, for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. If you are thinking about purchasing a set, don't hesitate to buy it. There are collectible sets based on various artists, and many landscapes. Embroidery kits from Dimenshis will bring you great pleasure.

Advantages:

High-quality material, convenient diagrams, good completeness.

Flaws:

Quite expensive. Our analogues are much cheaper.

The set is wonderful. Suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers will enjoy their work. The threads are laid out very conveniently, there is no need to rewind and do not get tangled. Evenly colored. There is a sufficient amount of thread, there is no need to worry about whether there is enough or not enough. The diagrams are clear, clearly readable, and difficult to get confused. It is a little difficult to embroider small elements with trifold thread. But this is not even a minus, but a matter of habit. When you get used to it, you just stop paying attention to it. For me, this is an example of what an embroidery kit should be. I haven't seen anything better yet.

Advantages:

Excellent design, always great results

Flaws:

Price, especially for rarities

Today I will write a review about my favorite embroidery company. I started getting interested in embroidery back in 2006. Being in a terrible mood, I wandered into the Petrovka book market, the first sets, the sight of which made my soul lighter, were Dimensions (DIM), but the price... that day I bought a set from some handicraft company, but I wanted to embroider DIM has not disappeared anywhere. And only after defending my PhD in 2010 did I allow myself to buy the original set.
At first, Dimensions produced only booklets with patterns, but after a while they began to complete sets with J&P Coats threads. They say they dyed (and dye) threads for each specific set, and therefore threads with the same number in different sets may differ in color.
Until 2006, sets were produced exclusively in American assembly. This is what the American kits look like: a cardboard organizer, threads in bunches, which you need to independently disassemble into organizers according to the instructions. Since 2006, production of sets began in China. Until 2009, sets were produced in both the USA and China. According to experienced embroiderers, of course, the best were the original “American” sets. Since 2010, the favorite DIM is exclusively China, and American rarities often cost exorbitant amounts of money.
Organizer of the original "American" set.
Organizer of the "Chinese" set.
In my opinion, this design is very convenient: the strings are already hung on the organizer, foam rubber is glued between two cardboard strips. If you embroider with several needles, it is convenient to stick them into this organizer. But in principle, putting threads into the “Americans” organizers is also a kind of part of the process - some kind of quite fascinating ritual.
Bundles of threads in "American" sets. The threads are pleasant to the touch, do not fade, no worse than the popular DMS (maybe a little thicker than DMS).
The pattern in the sets is traditional three-color. For me, such schemes are very convenient, the backing is well drawn and the main icons are clearly visible behind it. The sets use a cross, half-cross, backing, laying thread and French knots in different thread folds. A half-cross with 6 folds on 18 outlines is tough :) but that’s the beauty of DIM. And this is what the “American” set looks like. The Golden Collection are excellent sets, with excellent elaboration of patterns and always wonderful results (although in terms of complexity they are not for beginners, almost all types of stitches are used).
And this is already “Chinese”. It’s also not the easiest set, but for an embroiderer with little experience it’s already possible.
Well, how can we do without bragging? I love DIM and always buy it whenever possible.

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Embroidery "Almost perfect "has become a symbol of girls who want a child, but for some reason the stork is in no hurry to visit them.

Embroidery kit Dimensions, Almost perfect ) my brother's wife gave it to me. There is a belief among embroiderers that as soon as a girl who passionately wants to have a child finishes embroidering this design, the long-awaited pregnancy will not be long in coming. I don’t know who keeps the statistics, but on the forums they indicate 99% (!) success! Is it really a miracle?!

And oh, how I wanted to get pregnant, but during 13 years of marriage, alas, nothing...

I won’t mention how and where I was treated, I’ll just say that it took about 10 years, that’s for sure. Piles of pills, laparoscopy….

I embroidered the picture in one go, literally in two evenings, it is small and very simple to make. She framed it and put it on the chest of drawers in the bedroom. Girls, you won’t believe it, but after 7-8 months I became pregnant! Now my miracle is already four years old and she looks very much like a mischievous angel from embroidery.

I don’t know what helped, whether it was just time, or whether self-hypnosis worked (I looked at my angels every day and hoped that it would work). But the result, as they say, is obvious.

Why is embroidery called “ Almost perfect "? Take a closer look at the third angel, he is not at all like his brothers. The halo has slipped, the legs are not straight, the eyes are open.

The “Almost Perfect” or Angels set has been produced since 1995 and is considered the most popular among Dimensions embroideries, despite its small size, only 10*15, it is not cheap.

The kit is very simple: it includes canvas, a set of floss, an embroidery pattern, a needle, and embroidery instructions. The instructions are detailed, no special embroidery talent is required, just a great desire.

I got these angels. They are always in my bedroom now.

You can order the set on the Dimensions website, direct link to

Good luck to you and may your dreams come true!

There is a sign associated with the embroidery from Dimensions "Almost Perfect" - that after finishing the work, a child will definitely be born. I really wanted to embroider this naughty angel, but I don’t really want a child right now. Therefore, playing it safe, I embroidered it thinking about my friend’s pregnancy and, in fact, for her then-future daughter.

It is embroidered with a bang, there is nothing complicated. The scheme is simple, even the most beginner can do it. I fiddled with the halos a little, but then I figured out how to sew them on without following the instructions. And how wonderfully the wings shimmer - in my set there were synthetic ribbons with yellow-pink tints. What a pity that their radiance cannot be conveyed through photographs.

The embroidery was ready a month before Lerochka was born and as soon as she was born I added the metric using a font from the Internet. It was nice to embroider the metric right on the birthday - it turns out that the angels were born on the same day as the newborn.

The design is a completely separate matter. The boy taking orders in a baguette was thoroughly tortured. As a result, the angels were matched with a delicate gray-blue passport and a white baguette with silver-golden “scuffs”. They installed acrylic glass (after all, work for a nursery).

The set itself is not the cheapest (about 400 rubles), but looking through the embroidery patterns (selecting threads yourself) I can say with confidence that it is worth it. The original comes out much more concise and gentle than the replicas.

After spending a lot of time on embroidery forums, I learned a lot about embroidery terms, about different companies, and how many simply fell in love with this manufacturer. I chose this set because of its popularity, and I also wanted to make a gift - a hint to my godmother (she has 2 wonderful blond girls). But I got into trouble myself, although I didn’t think that the sign would work on me

Now about the set itself:

Large color symbolic diagram. You don’t need to look with a magnifying glass, you don’t get confused by icons that are the same color and very similar. Among the disadvantages of the scheme - I find it more pleasant to work with A4 size

A very convenient organizer (pulling out one thread at a time is a real pleasure, I put the remaining threads in a bag, there were only a few flowers)

The threads are of excellent quality, the manufacturer does not skimp, they are cut to a very good length

The canvas is well starched, I liked it as a fan of drum stretching. embroidered without hoops

What difficulties did you encounter when embroidering?

Although before this I had experience in embroidery using quite a variety of techniques, I had to look into Google more than once, even though everything seemed to be in the instructions

1. I was stunned by the opal thread (ribbon). It seemed that it needed to be divided, but this is not the case, you need to embroider with the entire ribbon, but it is recommended to take a thicker needle, otherwise it will be very difficult to push the ribbon through the canvas, and it will simply break and crumble, so recommendation No. 2 is to sew with a small length of ribbon

2. Cording is a twisted thread, used here in halos, if you do everything according to the instructions, it turns out very well

Overall, I'm 100% satisfied with the set. it's worth the money and I'm a Dimensions fan forever

I found on the forums of expectant mothers a sign about three angels who help girls get pregnant - “Almost Perfect” from Dimensions. At that time, there was a question about this with the young man. After searching in stores, I made an order, leaving my phone number, but with no results, and decided to buy it online, but this scheme was not available anywhere, it was in very short supply. While going to my best friend's wedding, I received a call saying that the embroidery was in stock at the store. I took this as a good sign from above. I bought it and started embroidering.

The set includes canvas, thread needles and a description in which everything is clear. The work is easy and does not require any special embroidery skills. Everything was ready in three weeks. But you have to do it with desire; it’s better not to try through “I don’t want.” The photographs show the finished work and the remaining threads.

When I finished, the treasured two stripes never appeared, and after a while, the young man and I parted, with difficult experiences for me.

Maybe my review is about an unfulfilled hope, but I still hope that it will definitely help other girls. Good luck to everyone, and may your wishes come true.

Girls, I'm adding a review. After breaking up with my boyfriend, exactly a year later (to the day) I met the father of my child)))) We have a son. I don’t know if the embroidery helped or not, but I’m very glad)))))

Good day to all!

It so happened that in my first marriage I was unable to get pregnant. I was very worried about this. We separated not for this reason, my husband cheated on me and I did not forgive.

How we started dating the 2nd. he wanted children and immediately began to try, but somehow to no avail. I started reading the article and somehow came across an article that after embroidering her pregnancy occurs in 99.99999999999999% of cases.

A woman I don’t know sent me a diagram via email. I bought everything in the store and began to embroider. I stitched it out quickly enough.

And you won’t believe how I framed the work; I got pregnant the first time.

My son is already 1 year 8 months old. I am grateful to these angels and believe in their strength!

Who needs a diagram, write the email address, I will send it to you!

Today I saw a set with such angels. It costs almost 400 rubles. Everything cost me many times less. A set of threads of the same color costs 8 rubles, canvas costs about 15 rubles, and gold thread costs about 20 rubles. so consider it. Another plus is that you get pleasure from choosing threads and then embroidering.

P.S. girls, believe it or not. I embroidered another one and now at 26 weeks))))

I wish everyone women's happiness! Your Sunshine!

“Almost perfect” is a legendary embroidery with its own already ingrained sign. According to the legend, everyone who embroiders “Almost Perfect” will definitely become pregnant ( stop!!! Important!!! It is necessary to have a man in the process of conception!!!))

There are a lot of cases on the Internet when the sign worked. I didn’t embroider this set for myself, maybe that’s why it didn’t work out for me, but unfortunately it didn’t bring any joy to anyone I embroidered either.

Although, when I gave the set to a friend, she was dating a guy who has a child. They soon got married, but have no children together yet. The embroidery is on a shelf in her room. But she got married. Let's assume that the omen worked for something good.

The second time I embroidered this set for a work colleague, unfortunately the sign didn’t work for her either.

So now about the set itself: It is very simple, unpretentious, the most primitive design, but how cute and beautiful.

It is included in the kit:

canvas 14 Aida(I persistently change to 18 canvas, this is my obsession), colored threads from Dimensions, three-color pattern, needle, and glitter thread.

I embroider slowly, so I usually embroidered this set 2 times within a month.

I hope the sign works for you.