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Makoto Oozu creates nostalgic and grainy motifs using cross-stitch.
He renovated an old elementary school as his studio.
One of the most popular works of Oozu is the cross-stitch clock.
The cute design that blurs the border between digital and analog attracted attention.
Cross-stitch is a type of embroidery, and as the name implies, is entirely made of crosses.Many crosses and this is also a cross. It is embroidery to create a design.
I started to do this from my original design because all the previously published cross-stitch books were written for women.
Oozu says he only makes what he likes.
He designs it from the good old video games so it’s very boy-like and it’s very characteristic.
The designs of the Japanese monsters are made in such cute form.
His most favorites are vehicles, video games, and insects.
Also there are designs that look real.
Now we asked him to actually show us how to cross-stitch.
The cloth of the cross-stitch is lattice,
So I have to compare both the lattice and the design to stitch.
If I make a mistake and notice it immediately, I will ravel it.
However, when I make up a large piece, I don't care because one mistake causes every stitch to slide
One basic rule is not to make a nod, (because it makes bulge)
And try not to pull it strong because it makes it look bad
So please use moderate strength and make it fluffy