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Expert: Angela - 11/29/2004


Question
How do you make half stitches when two colors are in same square. Do both colors go across the square in the same direction? Thanks.  Paulette

Answer
Hello, Paulette :)

If you're using a pattern to create your design from, you'll be making what is called "quarter" stitches instead of 1/2 cross stitches.  Here's a link that has a diagram that might help you with this stitch.

http://webstitch.designwest.com/stitch04.html#cross3

Here's another link that might help you a bit better.

http://inaminuteago.com/stitchdict/stitch/cross.html#halfquartercross

I hope this helps. :)  If you require further assistance, pleaes don't hesitate to contact me. :)

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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