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Resources

Stitch project pouch with cross stitch s

How to cross stitch

This PDF guide covers;

- the basics about fabric, needles and threads

- how to read a chart pattern

- starting a project

- starting and finishing a thread

- how to make the cross stitch

- how to do backstitch

- hints and tips

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It also comes as a download with all my patterns

This PDF guide covers;

- the basics about fabric, needles and threads

- how to read a chart pattern

- starting a project

- starting and finishing a thread

- how to make the cross stitch

- how to do backstitch

- hints and tips

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It also comes as a download with all my patterns

How many strands of thread to use for cross stitch

This PDF guide covers;

 

- why the number of strands of thread matters and factors to consider when choosing the number of strands to use

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- what stitching 'X' over 'Y' is

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- examples of what stitching with different numbers of strands on different counts of fabric looks like

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- general guidelines for the number of strands to use depending on the fabric count

skein and strand with scissors and cross stitching in background.JPG
mermaid with swatches and thread skeins 2.JPG

Skin Tone Customisation Guide

This PDF guide covers;

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- step by step process for selecting skin tones to customise cross stitch patterns

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- stitched swatches for skin and cheek (blush) colours

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- colour combinations for different skin tones

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