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Expert: Angela - 9/21/2007


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I'm fairly new at X=stitching.  I'm working on a piece that has 3 dog heads, there is a lot of backstitching for face and fur detail.  Should I leave it till I'm finished all the stitching or do the backstitch right after I x-stitch that section?

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Hello, Sandra :)

Normally, I would complete all the cross stitching first, and then do the back stitching.  Some people back stitch their project after they've completed their cross stitching as they go along.

That would be entirely up to you. :)

I hope that helps.  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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