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Topic: Backstitch

	Backstitch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Back stitch is a simple embroidery line stitch most commonly used in Cross stitch to outline an area of stitching or to add detail to an embroidered picture but it also has many uses in other types of embroidery and general sewing.
		Although superficially similar to Holbein stitch, commonly used in Blackwork embroidery, backstitch differs in the way it is worked, requiring a single journey only to complete a line of stitching.
		Backstitch is most easily worked on an even-weave fabric, where the threads can be counted to ensure regularity, and is generally executed from right to left.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Backstitch (219 words)

	Instructions on basic sewing techniques and stitches
		Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches.
		This is a hemming stitch used for bulky fabrics or curved areas.
		Fasten the thread with a few backstitches and work small stitches by passing the needle over and under a few fabric threads and pulling through the fabric.
	www.hutchal.clara.net /curtains/sewguide.htm (563 words)

	Errata for Teresa Wentzler Designs
		The re-printed leaflet has pink and magenta backstitch lines on the chart which are not shown as pink and magenta on the color code/instruction page...only as fl and grey.
		A backstitch line is missing: On page 6 of the chart booklet, part of the backstitch line between the gold border and the whitework border is missing.
		The blue backstitching on the gown and pillow should be 930 and the floorboard backstitching should be 3021.
	www.dancingenergy.ca /~stitcher/Wentzler/TW-Errata.html (4640 words)

	Welcome to StudioKnits
		A backstitch seam formed by three layers of thread is thick and isn’t flexible.
		A backstitch seam and jagged shaping edges are a deadly combination, because as there is no place to put the seam close to the edge a very thick seam results.
		Another drawback of backstitch seams is that because they are worked on the wrong side, the resulting seam wanders between the line of adjacent stitches.
	www.studioknits.com /bookpage57.htm (425 words)

	The Rocking Horse ~ How To
		When there is a backstitch over one or two squares and the symbol is the same on either side of the backstitch, make a full cross stitch in that square.
		If the symbols are different on either side of the backstitch or there is a symbol on just one side of the backstitch, this will indicate that 3/4 stitches should be used in the color indicated by the symbol as shown above.
		The purpose of the backstitch is to form a continuous line with each stitch touching.
	www.therockinghorse.com /howto/howto.htm (835 words)

	CARON Collection On-line Class
		Above the Wildflowers, I used one row of Backstitch in Impressions, and a row of regular, not overlapping, Fly Stitch in Soie Cristale #5004.
		On either side of the center are 2 rows of Backstitch in Impressions #2033.
		A different version of the same border, stitched in Wildflowers #089, Caribbean, accompanied by Waterlilies #106, a variegated olive, Soie Cristale #7024, solid aqua, and #1065, a solid tannish gray, is shown as Figure 12.
	www.caron-net.com /classes/classoctfiles/classoct.html (2382 words)

	Real Cross-Stitch
		You'll have to decide the backstitch colors for yourself- I suggest a medium brown over faces and a darker brown or possibly fl over dark clothing and hair.
		The a chart for this design, including backstitch, is here.
		The b chart for this design, including backstitch, is here.
	homepage.mac.com /shelobmarian/handmade/real_x_stitch.html (1250 words)

	Backstitching or knot off at the end of a lacing project? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		If the layers are easy to separate, and there's an "inside" of the project or other place to tuck the tails, I'll knot it off and tuck the excess string in between the leather.
		Backstitch if area in question is under continuous stress.
		Knot if it will not been seen, backstitch if it will be seen.
	www.iilg.org /lkb/articles/faq226.html (321 words)

	Hand Sewing
		Run the needle from the back side of your material at a point one stitch length from where you wish the seam to start, pulling it gently tight to the knot.
		Make a backstitch, that is, sew backwards to the start of your seam and begin sewing.
		To finish a seam (left), make a tiny backstitch catching a single thread in the fabric and leaving a small loop in the thread.
	www.nwta.com /couriers/5-97/sewing.html (829 words)

	Handpiecing Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Backstitch at the intersection where you pass the needle through the seam.
		Backstitch on the other side of the seam allowance & continue sewing with a backstitch every 10-15 stitches.
		To piece this diamond in a square, for example, use one piece of thread and sew triangle #1 to the diamond, backstitch, add piece #2, pass the needle through the seam allowance.
	www.handquilter.com /html/july97tip.html (287 words)

	ANG: American Needlepoint Guild - Stitch of the Month - February 2006
		Each backstitch is over two canvas threads, but the stitches are not always vertical, horizontal or diagonal.
		Once the last backstitch has been made, bring your needle to the front of the canvas in the same hole in which you began your last backstitch.
		The wrapped backstitch, which is slightly raised, will do a wonderful job of accentuating the folds of fabric.
	www.serve.com /~needlepoint/StitchOfTheMonth/2006/feb.php (827 words)

	Just Take A Back Stitch
		I imagine that the seeds of his 12–16 hours a day work habits were planted at that time, to my sorrow.
		I know he learned some lessons from the tailor that have on more than one occasion, been of vast importance to me. The one I share I with you now is about taking a backstitch.
		He just smiled that warm and delicious smile of his and said, "You think this is a problem but it's really an opportunity to take a backstitch!" Sometimes I think I would "should" on my self just to provoke that wonderful smile.
	www.tobeablessing.com /JusttakeaBackstitch.htm (838 words)

	Blessings: 4th_&_5th_Bands / Backstitch Chart
		Backstitch is simple to do the "right" way but it's just as easy to do it the wrong way!
		Non-subscribing stitchers are encouraged to subscribe to this newsletter which gives implicit permission to join us in stitching this project.
		Use 1 strand of floss for all backstitch.
	www.jeanfarish.com /newsletter/4_backstitch_chart.htm (106 words)

	Backstitches
		Backstitches define and outline the shapes in a design.
		For most cross-stitch projects, backstitches require only one ply of floss.
		On the color key, (2X) behind the mention of a certain area indicates you should backstitch with two plies of floss, (3X) indicates three plies, etc.
	www.bhg.com /bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/12995.xml&catref=SC1560&psrc=storyrl (57 words)

	Welcome to The City Stitcher
		It has a design area of 226H x 203W and the graph is divided into four sections with overlap areas shaded in grey.
		Leaflet has an enlargement of one section for details and you may cross stitch your initials at top right corner using alphabet in sampler as guide.
		The Cabin Fever pattern has a design area of 87H x 131W and has letters with rounded curves, which results from a combination of diagonal half stitches or two adjoining cross stitch square spaces.
	www.citystitcher.com /stitchery2.php (652 words)

	Blessings: Sixth Band / Pulled Backstitch How-To
		This backstitch is worked like the backstitch you did on the last part, except for two things.
		I started at "1" and traveled to "2" and then worked downward from "2" to "3." I continued across until I reached "4." That finished all the backstitching so I buried my thread at "4" and worked across to where you see the needle.
		My very first stitch began at "A." By moving downward at "B," I give the first stitch the same amount of tension as the other stitches.
	www.jeanfarish.com /newsletter/5_pulled_backst_diagram.htm (408 words)

	Pandamonium! Crafts:Cross-Stitch:Birth Announcement
		All that's left are backstitching, specialty stitching and beadwork.
		Here is the backstitch rope border (2 strands DMC Ecru), with a single strand of DMC 422 (a gold shade) whipped around each backstitch.
		The capital 'v' had a backstitch bar across the top that closed the opening.
	www.unf.edu /~mmeyers/birth.html (268 words)

	TW Designworks - Knotwork Bookmark Gallery
		And diagonal satin stitch was done throughout the border (with compensating stitches at the end of each block), giving the corners a smoother appearance.
		Design alterations: Diagonal satin stitch was used in the border for the light and dark shades, then rice stitches were done to fill in the remaining areas.
		Design alterations: Border: In the spaces where there are 4 blocks of the same color (color that matches the center braid), an eyelet/algerian eyelet was used instead of the satin stitch.
	www.twdesignworks.com /Free/knotworkbmgallery.html (887 words)

	TW Designworks - Futurecast Gallery
		All Other: Blended 2 strands Blending Filament 014 with 2 strands Blending Filament 018, after stripping out the core threads* (*The 2 strands of each blending filament was a substitution.
		Backstitching: DMC 742 (could have chosen something much darker.
		Backstitch line of border= Kreinik #4 braid 056F (Glow in the Dark)
	www.twdesignworks.com /Free/futurecastgallery.html (676 words)

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		Backstitch “Prayer of St. Francis” using 1 strand Kreinik #4 VFB 060.
		Backstitch “Cross” with 1 strand Kreinik #8 Braid #095
		Backstitch Doves Beaks with 1 strand DMC 3855
	www.2busystitching.com /frechrts/inofpeace/instpeace.htm (108 words)

	Print Craft
		Set up one of the sleeves in your sewing machine, sew forward a bit, backstitch, sew across the entire sleeve and backstitch again.
		If there is decorative stitching on the dress you are using, like the stitching you see on the dress in the photograph, you can hide your machine stitching in the decorative stitching.
		Sew forward a bit, backstitch and sew across the bottom of the dress slowly, removing the pins as you go along.
	www.mycraftbook.com /PrintCraft.asp?craftID=251 (383 words)

	West Kingdom Needleworkers Guild: Articles
		Pulled backstitch, double pulled backstitch and various forms of faggoting are found in both Islamic and European textiles.
		In pulled backstitch, the traditional backstitch is pulled tight.
		In double pulled backstitch the thread is wrapped twice around at each stitch and pulled.
	www.bayrose.org /wkneedle/Articles/pulled_thread.html (1804 words)

	Logo Equipment - Wilcom ES 9 Embroidery Software (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		New to Wilcom ES 21D are Backstitch and Stemstitch input types.
		Backstitch forms a continuous thin line, similar to machine stitching, while Stemstitch produces rope-like lines which can vary in thickness depending on the angle of the stitches.
		Both can be used to make a smooth continuous row of stitching suitable for outlines.
	www.logoequipment.com /ES21D.html (442 words)

	How to Do Basic Hand-Stitching and Knotting - eHow.com
		Do a backstitch by bringing the needle up from the underside of the fabric and making a short backstitch.
		The backstitch is stronger than the running stitch.
		Do a backstitch when stitching a hand-sewn seam or a combination of the running stitch and backstitch.
	www.ehow.com /how_5574_basic-hand-stitching.html (407 words)

	Seven Year Old by Designs by Gloria & Pat, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Backstitch in order given: Backstitch #7 in 316.
		Backstitch wagon and wheels in 436 (including the squiggle lines).
		Model Fabric: 14 ct. Ivory Aida Floss: Cross Stitch – 2 strands Backstitch – 1 strand COMPLETED STITCHED PIECE MAY NOT BE SOLD.
	www.patternsonline.com /Patterns/Pat.aspx?P=593 (133 words)

	Beadpoint Primer from Beads East by Ann Benson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Each thread is surrounded by four holes; the thread always comes up in the lower left hole, and goes down in the upper right hole.
		The long backstitch method of beadpoint is similar to the continental stitch; short backstitch method corresponds to half-cross stitch.
		The diagrams below show the path of the thread as each bead is attached to the canvas.
	www.beadseast.com /beadpointprimer.html (553 words)

	MotheringDotCommune Forums - Sewing: when to back stitch/back tack?
		That won't look so great, I think, being that it is on the right side of the fabric.
		I personally almost never backstitch to secure my threads.
		In your situation I would use the 'stop' button on my machine, which takes three tiny almost in the same place stitches to 'lock' the stitches.
	www.mothering.com /discussions/printthread.php?t=254064 (549 words)

	CARON Collection On-line Class
		A pretty addition is a small "+" done in another color over the "x" part of the stitch, as shown.
		Chevron stitch is difficult to illustrate and so probably is not as popular as it should be.
		Push the working thread out of the way, and take another small backstitch from D-E. (Note: E should come out right next to B) Swing down diagonally and take a small backstitch from F-G. I thought that was already too many letters to keep track of so I'm going to cheat a little.
	www.caron-net.com /classes/classmayfiles/clasmay2.html (1260 words)

	Celtic Backstitch - Scottish Books - Scottish books, prints, unicorn limited, studies, antiques, collectibles, Scottish ...
		Celtic Backstitch - Scottish Books - Scottish books, prints, unicorn limited, studies, antiques, collectibles, Scottish jewelry, family history, Scottish music books, Scottish games
		This inspiring selection of patterns draws upon the rich history of traditional Celtic designs to bring new life to the popular technique of backstitch.
		From simple designs such as bookmarks, to more ambitious items such as cushion covers and curtain tie-backs, there is something here to inspire stitchers at any level of ability.
	www.scotpress.com /catalog/product_info.php?products_id=562 (187 words)

	Web Resources Overview
		- basic cross stitch, stitch-at-a-time for variegated threads, partial stitches, petit point, backstitch and double cross stitch all shown with animated diagrams.
		Reading design charts are described and basics like determining the width and height of your design and finding the center of a chart are covered.
		A chart shows different size needles and there's one for thread usage for cross-stitching, backstitching and tapestry.
	www.caron-net.com /weblinks.html (5370 words)

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