Expert: Angela - 7/30/2008

Question
Hi Angela,
I have finished a wedding cross stitch all I have to do now is put in the names and date.  I want to make sure how to center the three lines.  Can you tell me how to do this.  I have done one years ago and can't seem to remember how I did it.  Would appreciate your help since the shower is in a month and I have to get it framed.
Thank you
ronnie  

Answer
Hello Ronnie :)

Congratulations on completing a wedding cross stitch! :)  I did that for my husband's aunt's wedding a few years ago.  They're both pleased with their gift. :)

The pattern should have the space to center the names, correct?  Also, if you have the picture of the finished project that the pattern came with (hopefully), that'll be even better as it'll give you a guideline as to where to start stitching.

In order to center your names and dates, simply count out the spaces where the names are supposed to start in the space provided for them (especially the top one), and count out the letters in the names.  If there's an "and" below the top name (which there usually is, I think), center the "and" below the top name, and then center the bottom name underneath the top name.  Don't center the bottom name under "and" as this may make the bottom name uneven.  You may find that the letters don't center properly as this sometimes is the case (ie. odd numbered letters in one name, and even numbered letters in another).

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

Sincerely,

Angela