Blanket Stitch Back Of Cross Stitch

You can cross stitch an afghan to toss over a chair or a blanket to give as a gift.

Blanket stitch back of cross stitch. Then cross stitch over the thread which is inside the blanket. The blanket stitch is similar to the method used for the buttonhole stitch but there is more space between the stitches and a definite requirement for even regularity. If i decide i really don t want to stop start so much i do run the needle under the stitches so i do not leave long threads behind. How to cross stitch a blanket.

Whether you like to cross stitch as a craft or you would like to start cross stitching as a hobby a blanket is one project to consider doing. I love cross stitch among other types of needlework and have found that a neat back is something i aspire for makes me feel like i have accomplished something so some of my pieces are ocd neat and some of them are just so so one thing i have found in having a pretty neat back is i do my stitching with a continental stitch instead of a half cross stitch it hides a multitude of sins. Blanket stitch is used for working the edges of table covers mantel valances blankets etc or for edging any other material including clothing. Then when you get to the knot you clip it off close to the fabric.

Some people like to make back stitches for each and every square. Valerie kalyani i usually stop start even when there is that much confetti stitching. The problem of course with this is that you can t see whether you are securing the thread or not. Bring the needle up at 1 down at 2 up at 3 and down at 4 and so on as shown on the diagram on the left.

It is supposed to be framed or finished in someway for judging which conceals the back. The back of a cross stitch piece by. I prefer to use slightly longer back stitch where possible. This stitch is also quite.

Notice that 1 and 4 use the same hole. To make a row of back stitches.