the Adventurers Stitch Count - 166 H x 122 W Cross Stitch Tips & Tricks at bottom of page!
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Afternoon Delight Stitch Count - 155 W. x 192 H |
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And Sew On Stitch Count - 273W x 120 H |
the Inside Story Stitch Count - 262 W x 228 H |
His Story Stitch Count - 124 H x 112 W |
Her Story Stitch Count - 124 H x 112 W |
the Bookends Stitch Count - 140 H x 300 W |
the Sewing Lesson Stitch Count - 224W x 285H |
His Swing Stitch Count: 161 H x 117 W |
Her Swing Stitch Count: 161 H x 117 W |
Slicker Parade Stitch Count: 119 H x 315 W |
Piccadilly Lane Stitch Count: 280W x 110H 
Line Gallery Stitch Count: 154 H x 280 W |
When All the World Stitch Count: 118 H x 304 W 
Twas Twilight on Main Street Stitch Count: 90 H x 262 W |
Please, Mr. Postman Stitch Count: 140 H x 216 W |
Nearly Christmas Stitch Count: 94 H x 196 W |
Quilted 1 Stitch Count: 95 H x 69 W each one. |
Quilted 2 Stitch Count: 95 H x 69 W each one. |
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CROSS STITCHING TIPS & TRICKS:
# 1 Don’t cut your floss too long. A 16- to 18-inch length is perfect. It won’t get too tangled, but you won’t be re-threading needles too often either. # 2 Separate the length of floss into individual threads. The popular cotton flosses from DMC, and Crescent Colors are 6-ply threads. If I am stitching on fabrics that are 14-count or 28-count (over two), or a tighter weave, I separate into 6 strands and then reassemble into 3 2-strand sets. If I am stitching on fabrics with a looser weave, I reassemble into 2 3-strand sets. # 3 Straighten the floss by dampening it. As part of the separating step, I also dampen the floss and pull it straight to get rid of any kinks or twists. As I separate the strands, I lay them out flat and by the time I begin to reassemble them they are dry. Use a little plastic rectangular box with a sponge in it. You get the sponge wet, simply pull the 6-strand length of floss across the top – and voila, it’s damp but not too wet. The plastic box has a lid, so the sponge stays damp. # 4 Make your stitches consistent. In other words, make sure the top “cross” stitches all go in the same direction. I typically begin a stitch from upper left down to lower right, and complete it from upper right to lower left. #5. Complete one stitch at a time if you are using an overdyed, variegated floss. This makes the subtle color changes more visible in your stitching. However, if you’re using solid-color floss, you can do the first part of the stitch for an entire row and then go back and do the top cross stitch. If you have a large area to fill in, this makes a lovelier finish because the floss lies more evenly and flat. # 6. Use a hoop. a spring hoop, or a tension screw-hoop will work fine. You can certainly stitch without a hoop, but I think the stitching turns out neater if you use one. My preferred hoop is a 5-inch spring hoop. It allows for a large enough area for stitching, is easy to put on/take off, and is small for travelling |
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