I’m sitting here with a big stack of books, papers and CD’s trying to figure out the stitches for each color block. I’m planning most stitches on the diagonal using 12 mesh strands. The first stitch is the center block (Block 1). This is the natural focal point. Start by marking the middle of your canvas. My overall canvas is now 18” x 18”. I needed a bigger canvas size to fit more blocks.
Block 1 - Framed Star Stitch
Stitch Tips: Don’t pull too tight with this stitch. Depending n the thickness of the thread you may want to frame or leave the stars unframed. Unframed more mesh will show through and be a “lacier” stitch. Framed you will cover more of the mesh. Finish all the stars and then decide if you want to framed them. Stitch Diagram ©2007 Ruth Schmuff
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