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Expert: Angela - 11/4/2007


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When working Xs on a Stamped cross stitch pattern do you just cover the stamped Xs? or do you go further in the center of the 4 Xs so they would touch like on aida cloth?
I havent done much crossstitching not on aida and every time I start a project that is stamped I have this question.
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Hello, April :)

When using floss on stamped cross stitching, you'll need to use 3 strands of floss to cover the entire X, and stitch as you would when stitching onto Aida (ie. making sure that the needle goes into the holes from the previous X's... I hope that makes sense).

Using 2 strands wouldn't provide adequate coverage on the blue X's.

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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