Embroiderable Prayer Rug Panels

An embroiderable prayer rug panel is a 125×75 cm fabric panel with a wide stitching area prepared for cross stitch; stitched, it becomes one of the most treasured trousseau pieces. This category carries panels in off-white, grey, powder and salmon, sized to match the charts in the Tuva prayer rug books and the rug designs in Cross Stitch Patterns. The branch guide is in Prayer Rugs under Cross Stitch.

How a Prayer Rug Is Stitched

Centre the chart and begin the mihrab motif from the middle with 3 strands of floss; a clip frame or stand keeps the large surface evenly taut. An average design uses 40–60 colours and 60–120 hours, so buy backgrounds with a reserve. Press from the back and finish the edges with fringe or binding.