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Set up your main stitching station so that you are comfortable and avoid injury. If you don't have the luxury of a specific place to stitch, chose your perch carefully. Don't sit in an awkward position. Your seating should allow you to work freely, with your arms in a natural stitching position.
Z
19 x 23 stitches 4 colors
19 x 23 stitches 4 colors
Y
21 x 23 stitches 5 colors
21 x 23 stitches 5 colors
X
22 x 23 stitches 3 colors
22 x 23 stitches 3 colors
W
27 x 23 stitches 5 colors
27 x 23 stitches 5 colors
V
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
Q
22 x 29 stitches 6 colors
22 x 29 stitches 6 colors
U
21 x 23 stitches 4 colors
21 x 23 stitches 4 colors
T
23 x 23 stitches 4 colors
23 x 23 stitches 4 colors
S
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
22 x 23 stitches 5 colors
R
20 x 23 stitches 5 colors
20 x 23 stitches 5 colors
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It is well known that cross-stitch is very addictive. Especially when you feel that you have enough time to be alone with the thread and needle. Do not give in! Take a break from time to time, putting off the thread and needle while resting your eyes and hands.
If you are too keen on your craft, use the alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, it’s time to put aside the fabric and other cross-stitch accessories and get some rest.
If you are too keen on your craft, use the alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, it’s time to put aside the fabric and other cross-stitch accessories and get some rest.
We would argue that crossing stitches in different directions isn't a complete sin, but if you like things looking flawless and professional, make sure you go in the same direction. The top leg can go anywhere, but the corresponding stitches all need to follow suit for a perfect finish.
To prevent the floss from tangling, pull it gently but firmly. In case of knot insert tip of the needle downt though the tangle, and then pull it gently, it helps in most cases.
Buy all your supplies for a project at the start. Thread comes in dye lots that may vary slightly between batches.
Embroidery hoops and frames help to the fabric in right position and to keeping stitching tension even. If it is possible, choose a hoop that will be bigger than your design, this way you will be able to complete the x-stitch project without repositioning the frame over stitched work.
Don't forget to remove your embroidery hoop in between stitching sessions so that your aida fabric does not stretch.
Don't forget to remove your embroidery hoop in between stitching sessions so that your aida fabric does not stretch.