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How Do You Do Needlepoint Half-Cross Stitch?

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How Do You Do Needlepoint Half-Cross Stitch?

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There are multitudes of stitches used in needlepoint, but the tent stitch is the one used most often. It is made diagonally over one intersection of threads, or mesh, on the needlepoint canvas and can be executed in three ways ‘ the half-cross stitch, continental stitch and basketweave stitch. Thread the tapestry needle with the indicated color and number of yarn or floss strands. Make threading easier by gently twisting the strand ends together. Pull 3 or 4 inches of yarn or floss through the eye of your tapestry needle. Leave this tail the same length while you work on your project. Start a half-cross stitch at the upper left corner of the canvas area that is to be stitched. Start continental and basketweave stitches at the upper right corner. Complete a row of half-cross and continental stitches and then turn the canvas completely around. Begin a new row of stitching in line with the first WHAT? and continue until all rows have been completed. Position the threaded needle at the bac

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