Stitch Steps – Cross and Half-cross Stitch

Cross and Half-cross Stitch

Typically worked on evenweave fabric or Aida cloth but also stitched freeform, cross stitch is popular with kids starting out, textile artisans and everyone between. Half-cross stitch is used to smooth curves and create shading. The design possibilities are limitless. Cross and half-cross stitch LEFT Cross and half-cross stitch RIGHT

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