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Question
I have just completed cross stitch a graduation piece for my grandchild and I would like to put either grandma or initials and date at bottom of cross stitch piece. How do I do this to make it look professional. Thank you.
Hello, Diann :)
I would suggest backstitching it, and use the initials and the date (or year). Backstitch it over a 2 stitch area (for instance, if you used Aida, then backstitch going up 2, and then over 1, and then down 2 for the letter "A"), and the make the cross bar in the "A" over 1.
I hope that makes sense. Good luck, and happy stitching! :)
Sincerely,
Angela :)
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Angela
Expertise
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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