When you are going to start a new color near some existing stitches, you can work your needle under those stitches on the back of the fabric to anchor the tail of the thread. You can loop around one stitch for extra security. This is also how you'll usually anchor at the end of st...
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Stitch the Design Following the pattern, start cross-stitching the main design in the middle of the pattern—the pumpkin. Place your fabric in a hoop andmark the gridif that is helpful for you. Begin with a waste knot or use the knotless loop method. For this method, fold a single str...
Normal flat stitch, or special chenille/chain/loop stitch, or sequin/paillette, or cord/tape/ribbon to add value to your embroidery? Q: How many heads do I need and what embroidery area on each head? A: Think: how big is your factory and how much is your...
You basically repeat this alternation the direct you thread through (front to back, or back to front) to create this ‘X’ stitch. My photo tutorial between steps 5 to 8 show the exact movement of how the strands are woven for a little more detail. ...
To double crochet, start by looping the free end of the yarn over your hook. Then, insert the hook into the stitch and loop the yarn over the hook again. After that pull the hook through the stitch and loop the yarn over again. Pull this new loop through the first two loops on your...