By embroidering icons, a person is freed from the mental problems hanging over him. With each new cross, a person's consciousness is filled with another, spiritually purified life. DIY icons are the most expensive gift for you and your loved ones. Indeed, while working, you put your feelings, emotions and good intentions into them. Anyone can start embroidering, it is only important to adhere to some rules.
It is necessary
- - scheme for embroidery;
- - threads and a needle;
- - a frame, matched to the size.
Instructions
Step 1
Having decided to try to embroider icons with a cross, you should definitely visit the church and ask for a blessing. To do this, approach the priest with your palms together. The right palm should rest on top of the left. Say that you want to embroider icons and ask permission to do so. The priest will bless you by placing his hand on your outstretched palms. Kiss her in gratitude and acceptance of the blessing.
Step 2
Choose your favorite embroidery pattern. It is advisable to show it to the priest before starting work so that he can see whether it is canonical and whether it will be possible to illuminate it later. If you do not have the opportunity to visit the temple often, purchase a special book with images of icons and compare them yourself with the purchased schemes.
Step 3
Try to choose schemes in which the face is already applied to the fabric, and it does not need to be drawn. This will make your work easier and will allow you to accurately leave the smallest details without distortion.
Step 4
During work, do not drink alcoholic beverages and do not swear with anyone. It is best to start fasting. Orthodox fasts are considered the ideal time for embroidering icons. When embroidering, try to think only of the good. A completely different energy emanates from icons made with your own hands, because during work you put a piece of your soul into them.
Step 5
Do not embroider on church holidays, as these days it is customary to turn to God and read spiritual literature, and not work for your own pleasure. For girls during the menstrual cycle, if possible, it is better to refuse embroidery. The fact is that on critical days, from the church point of view, a woman is considered "unclean", and she should not go into the temple and touch anything holy.
Step 6
Frame the finished image and take it to the church for consecration. After that, it will be possible to put it next to the rest of the icons and pray.
