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STITCH GUIDE

Backstitch

Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle up at 1, down at 2, up at 3 and so on. Continue stitching in this way, always working back on yourself.

Bullion Knot

Bring the needle up at 1, down at 2, up at 1 and wrap the thread around the needle as many times as the stitch requires. Holding the twists firmly,

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