Expert: Angela - 2/7/2008

Question
by Better Homes & Gardens. I'm doing the sugar & spice
stocking. There is a curtain, and they tell you to
"overstitch" in white. this would be over the 3 plies of
floss that used for each stitch. Is overstitch done with just 1 plie over the 3?  I'm not familiar with "overstitch.
thanks for any help


Answer
Hello, Pat :)

Here's a couple of websites that I think might help you to understand what overstitching is:

http://www.stitchopedia.com/CrossStitchReversedDouble.html

Here's something that I found from a Kreinik Blending Filament website:

"Overstitching & Texture:
There's more to Blending Filament than just 'blending,' however. You can also use Blending Filament by itself to overstitch, bringing a reflective highlight or glow to a particular spot. Also, use a single strand of Blending Filament by itself in half-cross stitches for backgrounds on fabric; it creates a slight texture and subtle shimmer."

I hope that helps.  I can't find anything else on overstitching to assist you with your project.

Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)