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Cross-Stitching
cherryfizz

Railroading Technique

Cherryfizz
18 years ago

Do you Railroad your stitches so they lie flatter on your fabric? This is a technique I learned years ago and it really makes a difference in what your finished work looks like.

I know that if I want to enter a project into a craft fair this is one of things the Stitching Judges look for.

Once you get used to railroading, it becomes a habit and your project looks so much nicer and I railroad each stitch not just the top stitch.

It is hard to explain how to railroad so here is a link.

Anne

Here is a link that might be useful: Railroading

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