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Right and Wrong Sides

Perforated paper does have a right and a wrong side. The smooth side is the right side, and is where the cross stitch design should be seen.
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Gift Ideas

Bookmarks make wonderful gifts as they work up quickly and are very easy to personalize with a name or title of a favorite book.
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Removing Waste Canvas

When removing waste canvas threads, remove the vertical threads first, then the horizontal.
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Re-use Packaging

Keep those plastic rolls that some fabrics come in when store bought. You can re-use them to store your projects.
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Cutting Paper

Finish stitching the design before cutting the perforated paper. Use small sharp scissors to ensure the best results.
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Removing Waste Canvas

To remove waste canvas, first take out the basting stitches, then wet the waste canvas with a spray bottle. Gently pull the threads of the waste canvas out from under the cross stitches with tweezers. Be patient - it will take some time.
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Ways to Prevent Fraying

To prevent the edges of fabric from fraying you can zigzag with a sewing machine, serge, or fold them over and baste stitch by hand. Masking tape is never a recommended solution!
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Never Fold Fabric

To store fabric for long periods of time, roll it loosely and keep it where it wonīt get crushed. Never fold fabric - the creases will be difficult to get out of a finished project.
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Attaching Waste Canvas

Attach waste canvas by using a basting stitch in a color that contrasts with both the canvas and the fabric. Make sure it is snug, but donīt allow the fabric to pucker or it will affect your stitches.
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Fabric Size

Generally, you will want to allow an extra 3-4 inches of fabric on each side of the design. The amount of fabric will depend on the plans for finishing the piece such as framing or sewing into a pillow.
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Sizing Waste Canvas

Cut waste canvas larger than the pattern by a few inches on each side. Doublecheck before cutting to ensure itīs not too small for the design.
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Donīt Fold It!

Donīt fold perforated paper to find the center. Instead, use a ruler and mark softly with pencil which can be erased later.
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Stitching On Linen

The difference between Aida and linen is that linen is normally stitched over two threads and Aida is stitched over one square.
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Finishing a Bookmark

To finish a bookmark, cover the back of the stitching with fusible web. Cut a piece to fit the back of the bookmark and follow the directions on the package to apply it properly.
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