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HEAVY CROSS STITCH
The Heavy Cross Stitch is similar to the Bound Cross Stitch. The difference
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between the two stitches is in the types of stitches used. The bound cross stitch is created using diagonal stitches. The heavy cross stitch is created using straight stitches. Basically, the heavy cross stitch consists of rows of vertical stitches crossed with rows of horizontal stitches. This creates a square pattern. Three diagrams have been used to demonstrate this stitch. Clicking on the PRINTABLE VERSION icon, located at the end of the series of diagrams, will direct you to the page to print these instructions.
Heavy Cross Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at E, move up over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at F. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Heavy Cross Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at F, bring the needle up at G, move to the right over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at H. Bring the needle up at I, move to the right over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at J. bring the needle up at K, move to the right over six canvas threads, bring the needle down at L. Now, continue on to Diagram 3...
Heavy Cross Stitch (Diagram 3):
This diagram illustrates how heavy cross stitches are worked into each other. We have demonstrated this stitch using straight stitches that are six canvas threads long. However, the size may be adjusted to suit the needs of almost any piece. Be sure to keep the lengths at a workable length. If they are too long, your piece will snag.
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