Fractional Stitch
The use of ¾ and ¼ stitch makes amazing difference on cross stitch result. This stitch results vault, detail, and mixed color which make the result looked more realistic. Besides ¾ and ¼ stitch, it often to be used ½ stitch which usually create detail of stitch background.
a. ¼ stitch
The method, pull needle from below of fabric on one point of box, then stitch on center part of hole. On strimin fabric, stitch on fabric part which in center box.
b. ½ stitch
The method, pull needle from below of fabric on one down point of box, then stitch needle on top point of box diagonally.
c. ¾ stitch
The method, make one of ¼ stitch and one of ½ stitch which crosses with ¼ stitch on contrary direction.
Backstitch
Backstitch is used to give border line on picture. It will add if all cross stitches are finished. Backstitch can be also used to give detail or highlight on cross stitch result.
The method:
Pull your needle up through hole 1, down through 2, up through 3, and so on.
French Knots
French Knots is used to make small details; such as strawberry points, eye, and flower powder which are shown with circle (dot) symbol on pattern.
The method:
a. Pull out needle from dot in place of making French knot.
b. Hold thread in left hand, and then turn two times on needle in clock’s needle direction.
c. Stitch needle to fabric near with place of thread out. On Aida cloth, you must make new hole; but on Evenweave, you must make hole beside it.
d. Pull needle holed perforated fabric. Becareful to pull thread when the length is only 5 cm to make sure that the knot is tidy and located in the true place.
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