Cross Stitch/Tweeding.

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QUESTION: Hi Angela, I have just read your answer to a previous question and still have my own.
When tweeding do I complete my stitches one at a time or do I complete the one row first and come back as usual?
I can find all sorts of advise one threads but not this!! HELP!.
Thank you.
Sarah.

ANSWER: Hello, Sarah :)

Tweeding is simply taking 1 strand of 1 color floss, and joining it with another strand of another color floss.  Then, you stitch as you would normally.  Tweeding gives a very nice affect on a project.

I hope this helps. :)  Good luck and happy stitching!

Sincerely,

Angela

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QUESTION: Hi, Yes that does help but would I get a better effect doing one complete stitch at a time? Sorry to be a nuisance.
Thank you,
Sarah

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Hello, Sarah :)

You can use the tweeding however you choose, either by stitching 1 stitch at a time, or doing a row of stitches.  It doesn't matter how it's done as you'll end up with the same effect. :)

I hope that helps a bit more.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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