- When placing stitches, count along each line from the center to find the exact placement on the fabric.
- The top left corner stitch of the D is 5 up and 5 left from the center cross.
- Start at the center, where the vertical and horizontal lines cross
- Count up the vertical line 5 squares
- Then count left from the vertical line 5 squares
After the piece is completed, you can cut the vertical and horizontal running stitch lines and pull them out of the piece. If you've accidentally split any of the running stitches, carefully cut them out of the piece or pull them to the back where they won't show.
Tip: Find the Stitch Direction
The direction of the top stitch of your cross stitches makes a difference in the look of your finished piece. For a consistent look, the bottom stitch of each X should all be the sewn in the same direction (bottom left to upper right or bottom right to upper left, your choice!)
But as you move the fabric during the sewing, directions change, top becomes bottom, left becomes right.
To keep track of which direction your bottom stitches should go, stitch the direction in one of the corners of the fabric (outside the design area).
This way, no matter how you're holding your fabric, your direction is clear.
Cross Stitch Links
