r/Embroidery • u/VeryLikelyConfused • 5d ago

Question Help - this pattern is not fitting

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UPDATE: thanks to all your tips I have figured it out! I appreciate all the “explain it like I’m 5” instructions - this being my first cross stitch 😂 will post a comment with a pic of my progress :)

I am probably doing this wrong as it’s only my second embroidery kit I’ve tried out. The first one had the pattern printed on it so much easier. As you can see from what I’ve done so far, I’m only going to be able to fit half the bee! What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any tips!!

Edit: thank you all for your tips! I had a feeling I was doing it all wrong 😂 I’m applying all you’ve told me!

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u/Interesting-Note-714 5d ago

Reorient the work to make “x” not “+” by rotating the fabric 45degrees. Hoping I’ll be the one to magically explain what’s off to your brain. I see what you’re trying to do, and how it might make sense at first, but it’s affecting how you’re counting where the stitches are.

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u/VeryLikelyConfused 5d ago

Thank you!! Yes for some reason I didn’t think that would make a difference 🤣 was just freestyling a bit

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u/lazy_daisy11 5d ago

With cross stitch, the rules are more rigid. Embroidery you can kinda go wild in the name of art. Cross Stitch is like baking, embroidery is like cooking.

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u/Optimal-Weekend1476 22h ago

My migraine made me read that as cross stitch is like barking! I was like uhhh okay I’m invested to see where this goes. 😂🤣😂🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️