TSG:Cross Stitch/Over an Edge

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CROSS STITCH/OVER AN EDGE

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Directions

Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Move thread to the left and to the textile edge at 2. Wrap thread over the edge and insert needle from the reverse side to the front side at 3. Work across the entire area. To make crosses, repeat the stitch in the opposite direction.

Comments

Even tension control of the thread is needed when worked over an edge.

Possible uses for this stitch

Finishing and Stabilizing Edges
Finishing and Stabilizing Warp Ends

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