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This is fool-proof, and I do this especially when the margins on the linen is less than 2 1/2 inches. 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Muhammad Publish time 2017-4-18 12:50

Cross stitch helpful skills

1. Before you sew your fabric onto the frame, or put it on a hoop, find the center.You can either:a) Fold the material in half, first lengthwise, and then sideways to give you the center.b) Use a tape measure to divide the length and the width into two, and hence measure the center.c) Measure two adjacent edges with a tape measure and divide by two to find their center threads.Then, using a single strand of floss, sew a running stitch from the edges’ centers, over four to five holes at a time. Where they cross is the center.d) Or fold the edges as above to find the center threads, and then sew into the center as above.I mark the center by slipping a spare unthreaded needle under the center thread.
2. Look at your chart for the center.Most designs have arrows half way down the sides and half way across the top and bottom.   If you follow those in with your fingers you will find the center of the design. I normally mark the spot lightly with a pencil.

lidiya777 Publish time 2024-4-21 04:02

Я размечаю канву водорастворимыми стержнями с АлиЭкспресс. Беру нужный мне отрез, так же ищу середину, отмечаю ее, потом кладу канву на кровать или диван и булавками с головками начинаю отмечать каждые 10 клеток, прямо втыкая их в диван через канву. Получается крест из булавок. Потом ставлю возле каждой отметку стержнем, вынимаю булавки и уже на твердой поверхности рисую сетку.

beckysbiz Publish time 2018-7-30 06:38

thank you so much for sharing as I made the mistake of not finding the center and now I have a half finished piece thats not going to fit on the fabric :'(:'(:'(:'(

stitcherex Publish time 2017-5-23 09:46

Thanks for writing the tip ! This is fool-proof, and I do this especially when the margins on the linen is less than 2 1/2 inches.

jazzo Publish time 2017-5-22 21:03

beginner's will be very happy with your tip thanks for taking time to post this helpful tip

Sylvana Publish time 2018-3-8 03:32

Very usefull information for beginners, I do it like a Always good.
Thanks for sharing. :)

seditas Publish time 2018-7-16 22:20


Información muy útil para principiantes, muchas gracias

Jully Publish time 2017-7-14 19:41

Wonderful tip for beginner stitchers!

CraftyLouAnna Publish time 2017-4-19 06:42

Wonderful tip for beginner stitchers!

eddelweisse Publish time 2018-3-21 21:02

Thank you for the helpful reminders :)

OlgaEos Publish time 2024-7-8 21:49

very useful information. Thank you

rita1971 Publish time 2017-4-18 13:36

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!!!

karriboo Publish time 2017-4-18 22:41

Very nice
Thank you for sharing

moniodojo_ Publish time 2017-4-19 16:27

Thank you.

Yarny Publish time 2017-5-13 08:09

very helpful, thanks!

PappaRoach Publish time 2017-5-13 14:37

good advice thankyou

dyan12345 Publish time 2017-5-23 03:16

Thank you for sharing!
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