I assume that you yourself understand this, but still I will say. It is very important to wash your hands before touching the fabric or thread. Of course, you are going to wash the finished cross stitch design, but why make it dirtier?
In case you use a thread or fabric that is hand-dyed wash them in advance so that they do not stain your handwork.
Unwind your thread from time to time. Just leave the needle and let the thread loose - it will unwind itself... Or help it a little to unwind.
Do this every few stitches, otherwise the texture will be uneven and the fabric will show through your stitches too much.
Material Type: Aida Generic Black
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 115 x 165 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.2 x 11.8 inches or 209 x 299 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.1 x 17.7 inches or 359 x 449 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
The fabric you use for any design should always be at least 2" longer on all sides beyond the design area. This helps hold the fabric in the hoop or q-snap when you are stitching, and also allows you to stretch the piece for finishing.
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