Expert: Angela - 8/19/2007

Question
I have a stamped baby quilt kit but no directions or how to stitch it.  By that I mean do you go all the way through the quilt with your stitches and if so what is the back of the quilt supposed to look like.  When I did this the stitching looked quite messy on the back.
Hopefully you can help me.
Thank you

Answer
Hello, Dorene :)

Yes, the needle needs to go through the quilting so that you can start and end your threads properly.

I've done regular cross stitching on a quilted baby bib before, and the back doesn't look too bad.  It all depends on how you stitch your projects.  Some people have really messy backs, and others are very neat.  With stamped cross stitch, you have to make sure that you're going down in the same holes as you've made previously.  Also, use 3 strands of floss to cover the blue X's on the pattern properly, otherwise those X's will show through.

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

Sincerely,

Angela :)