that tension. Warm-up exercises before you begin, stretching the arm, finger and shoulder muscles gently, can be beneficial. Taking a short break every few minutes can also break the repetitive cycle of movements.
Perhaps the single most effective habit to include in your daily life is that of relaxation, performed systemically as part of a conscious health promoting regime. Relaxation can be a great way to prevent RSI -- and other medical conditions too. Remember that you do not need to curtail your stitching activities -- just adapt the way you stitch.
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John Wigham has been a professional author and editor for 20 years and is a co-founder of Patterns Patch an online cross stitch club dedicated to counted cross stitch. The website has a small team of writers who are devoted to our cross stitch club and enjoy writing about their hobby.
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How to Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when Cross Stitching
By: John Wigham
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is thought to be caused by work tasks which are performed repeatedly, thereby causing muscular strain and eventually injury. RSI can be defined as inflammation of the tendons round a joint resulting from regular, repeated movements of that joint. And yes, you've guessed, poor posture, stress and
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REVERSED DOUBLE CROSS STITCH
The Reversed Double Cross Stitch should always be worked with two contrasting
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colors of yarn. This stitch consists of one regular cross stitch covered by one upright cross stitch, alternating with one upright cross stitch covered by one regular cross stitch. This techniques is referred to as "overstitching". By working the two separate stitches in contrasting colors, the overstitching is easily visible and creates an exciting effect. Five 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.
Reversed Double Cross Stitch (Diagram 1):
Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the left over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at B. Bring the needle up at C, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at D. Bring the needle up at A, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at E. Bring the needle up at F, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at G. Now, continue on to Diagram 2...
Reversed Double Cross Stitch (Diagram 2):
Beginning where we left off at G, bring the needle up at H, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at I. Bring the needle up at J, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at K. Bring the needle up at L, move up over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at M. Bring the needle up at N, move to the
Reversed Double Cross Stitch (Diagram 3):
This is where we start the overstitching. Remember to use a contrasting color yarn for this part. Beginning where we left off at O, bring the needle up at P, move up over two canvas threads (you will be stitching over the A-E, F-G cross stitch), bring the needle down at L. Bring the needle up at Q, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at J. Bring the needle up at R, move up over two canvas threads,
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Reversed Double Cross Stitch (Diagram 4):
We will continue the overstitching here. Beginning where we left off at N, bring the needle up at D, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at G. Bring the needle up at A, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at U. Bring the needle up at G, move down and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at V. Bring the needle up at E, move up and to the right over two canvas intersections, bring the needle down at W. This completes the overstitching part of the reversed double cross stitch. Now, continue on to Diagram 5...
Reversed Double Cross Stitch (Diagram 5):
This diagram illustrates a completed section of reversed double cross stitches. It makes an exciting pattern, doesn't it? Try using a finer yarn for the overstitching. Embroidery floss or metallic thread contrast very well with persian yarn.
right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at O. This completes the foundation part of this stitch. Now continue on to Diagram 3...
bring the needle down at S. Bring the needle up at T, move to the right over two canvas threads, bring the needle down at N. Now, continue on to Diagram 4...
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***Stitch Index*** (Alphabetical)
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