How to Cross Stitch Back Stitch as an Outline Stitch

Learn how to outline a cross-stitch design. This video tutorial is on how to outline a cross-stitch design using the backstitch. The backstitch is a common outline stitch used in counted cross stitch and hand embroidery projects. This video includes instructions and tips on backstitching. Cross stitch is lovely to look at, but one way to make the images clear and pop from the fabric is to back stitch the cross stitch back stitch to outline the images. The back stitch is an embroidery stitch. It is used to draw a line with the floss. Cross stitch back stitch is like playing connect the dots! The openings in the Aida or linen fabric are where the back stitching takes place. Look at the pattern and it will show exactly where the back stitch cross stitch lines will be done. This is embroidery stitch is called the back stitch because it is worked backwards. When a stitch is finished, it seems logical to continue the line by using the hole just used for the next stitch. BUT that can't be done because the previous stitch will be undone. To avoid this, the back stitch continuously doubles back on the back of the fabric. The front of the project will have a single, neat line, but the back will show a double line. For a written photo tutorial of the Backstitch OUtline Stitch, please visit: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?Yo… More Cross Stitch and Embroidery Stitch Instructions www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=157… Free Needlework Projects www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=372 ******* Subscribe to our YouTube channel because we post new crafting videos regularly. Keep up with us by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Visit our website by clicking the link in the video or below to follow us. ******* Needlepointers.com - Your One-Stop Crafting Resource Center! Social Media Web Site: www.needlepointers.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/Needlepointers Twitter: twitter.com/Needlepointers Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/needlepointers/pins/

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