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Expert: Angela - 9/25/2007


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I have been working on a project where it says in the pattern to stitch 2 over 2, so I am using two threads and stitching over two fibers of fabric.  I have finished the main part of the pattern and it looks great, the pattern now says to stitch some background fish 1 over 1.  What does this mean?  One thread over two fibers of fabric, or 1 thread over 1 fiber of fabric?  Thanks!

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Hello, Katie :)

When a pattern says to stitch 1 over 1, they typically mean to stitch over 1 fabric thread using 1 strand of floss.  Be careful to NOT pull tightly while stitching over 1 fabric thread.

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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