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[b]The Legend All designs have keys, or legends, usually placed under or at the side of the design. These keys tell you what color to sew where, and if there is an outline, where to place it, and in what color. It will also tell you if the design has beads, specialty threads, etc.
The Floss Having found the center on your chart, look and see what symbol is printed there. The key will tell you what floss number the symbol represents. i.e. Q = DMC 501. Take this card of floss out of your box and cut a length of approximately 36 inches, or from the end of your hand to the tip of your nose. You will now have 6 strands of loose floss. Select one and pull it out, and put the other five back on their card.
The majority of cross stitching is done with two strands, unless the instructions are to the contrary.
Thread your tapestry needle putting together both ends through the eye of the needle so now you have a double strand with a loop at the long end.
If you are right-handed you will probably sew from left to right. It is probably better to sew in rows than in columns, but both are done.
First Row Find the beginning of the row with the color (same symbol) at the center. Count the number of stitches from the center to the start of that row. If you are one or two stitches out at the start, it will not make any difference. Every other stitch is now dependent on this starting stitch position.
Notes:
Even weave (All linens and similar types usually of counts from 24 to 36) Sew in every other hole. For every stitch on the chart, double the number, and that is the equivalent number of holes across the fabric.
Aida Sew in every hole. The number of stitches on the chart represent the number of equivalent holes on the fabric.
Bring your needle up through the correct hole from the back and start cross stitching.:victory: |
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Post time: 2018-2-25 21:21
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