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Counted Cross Stitch is one of the many styles of Counted Thread Embroidery. In Counted Thread Embroidery, a blank piece of fabric or canvas is used and stitch placement is determined by counting the threads or squares in the fabric.
Other Counted Thread Embroidery styles include Blackwork, Assisi, Whitework, and Hardanger.
The photo shows Kloster Blocks, stitches which are used in Hardanger Embroidery.Got Cross Stitch questions? The members of the About.com Cross Stitch forum are always ready to share advice and so much more. Become a Member today.
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