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What's your preferred stitch for outlines/lettering/borders?

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2 deviants said Other - Please state
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2 deviants said Backstitch
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No deviants said Double Running Stitch

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*scotlandaddict:iconscotlandaddict: Mar 14, 2008, 8:50:44 AM
Backstitch always gives a nice finish, i think but i do use running to ;)

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*scotlandaddict:iconscotlandaddict: Mar 14, 2008, 9:31:33 AM
It doesn't really matter so long as it's neat when finished... try both & see which you like :D

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*makibird:iconmakibird: Mar 24, 2008, 6:51:43 PM
I think I'll be sticking with backstitch for now. It's easier to cast on with.

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*scotlandaddict:iconscotlandaddict: Mar 25, 2008, 8:41:35 AM
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*TalyrasMirror:iconTalyrasMirror: Apr 6, 2008, 7:28:38 PM
I use backstitch for outlines, double running for almost everything else. The reason is that with an outline, there is a thickness of thread between the back of the backstitch and the front of the piece. A backstitch casts a visible shadow around itself if you are stitching on evenweave, unless it is obscured by other stitches.

I use a continental cross stitch, instead of the standard one. It uses 1/6th more thread, but prevents pulling, and makes it easier to hide the beginnings and ends of the threads. It is thick, and obscures the "backstitch shadow" very well.

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Kathleen
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