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    Step-by-step neat stitches

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    There is something essentially very soothing about the science of stitching ... tidy up your work as you go and try our step-by-step guide to getting neater results from your cross stitches!

    Step 1

    Bring your needle to the front of the fabric at the bottom left corner of the first square and back through at top right. Work a row of half crosses.

    Step 2

    Now work back on yourself, starting at the bottom right and working to top left. Always start from the closest possible hole to your last stitch.

    Step 3

    If you look at the back of your stitching you'll see a series of small and neat vertical lines. Finish off each thread by weaving through these stitches.

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    MrsDiMaCo's picture

    MrsDiMaCo said on 18th July 2012

    This is a very good tip. Thank you for sharing it with us. Will try with the new project I will be undertaking very soon. Again Thank YOU! :) Diane

    Jenny's picture

    Jenny said on 19th July 2012

    No problem - happy crafting! We'd love to see pics of your finished project :)

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