How to embroider pillow cross stitch
In the past 10 days, the popularity of handmade DIY has continued to rise across the Internet, especially pillow cross stitch has become a hot topic. Many netizens have shared their works and embroidery experiences. This article will combine popular content to introduce in detail the pillow cross stitch embroidery method, and attach related data and techniques.
1. Data analysis of hot topics

The following is the hot topic data about pillow cross stitch on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| keywords | search volume | Popular platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Pillow cross stitch tutorial | 12,500 | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili |
| Cross stitch pillow pattern | 8,900 | Douyin, Taobao |
| DIY pillow cross stitch | 6,300 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| Cross stitch pillow material | 5,800 | Pinduoduo, JD.com |
2. Embroidery steps for pillow cross stitch
1.Prepare materials
To embroider pillow cross stitch, you need the following materials:
| Material name | Quantity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| cross stitch cloth | 1 piece | It is recommended to use 14CT or 16CT |
| embroidery thread | various colors | Choose according to pattern |
| Embroidery needle | 1-2 roots | Fine needle suitable for cross stitch |
| Pillow core | 1 | Choose according to size |
2.Select pattern
Popular pattern recommendations:
| pattern type | Hotness | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoon image | high | children, young people |
| flower plants | in | Women, Home Decor |
| text slogan | in | couple, family |
3.Embroidery steps
(1) Fix the cross-stitch cloth on the embroidery stretcher and make sure it is flat.
(2) According to the pattern, start embroidering from the center to avoid offset.
(3) Use full needle embroidery or half needle embroidery, and pay attention to even stitches.
(4) After embroidering, wash gently with warm water, dry and iron.
(5) Sew the embroidered fabric into a pillowcase and insert the inner core.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
1.What should I do if the embroidery thread gets knotted easily?
It is recommended that the length of embroidery thread used each time should not exceed 50 cm, and the attention should be paid evenly when embroidering.
2.How to avoid embroidering the wrong color?
You can first mark the color areas on the cloth with a pencil, or use colored drawings for comparison.
3.What should I do if the fabric deforms after embroidering?
Before embroidering, you can soak the fabric in warm water and let it dry before embroidering to reduce the risk of deformation.
4. Sharing of popular pillow cross-stitch works
The following are popular works shared by netizens:
| Title of work | Author | Number of likes |
|---|---|---|
| cat pillow | @handmade little master | 5,200 |
| starry sky pillow | @DIYlovers | 4,800 |
| couple quotes pillow | @embroiderygirlxiaomei | 3,900 |
5. Summary
Pillow cross stitch is a handmade activity that can both relax and decorate your home. Through the introduction in this article, I believe you have mastered the basic embroidery methods. Come and try to make your own unique pillow!
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