Definition: Instead of holding fabric in a hoop when doing Cross Stitch Embroidery, some stitchers prefer to hold the fabric "in the hand". The fabric is held taut between the fingers.
When stitching in the hand, care must be taken to use the correct tension. If stitches are too loose, the project will look messy. It they are too tight, the fabric may be warped and misshapen.
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When stitching in the hand, care must be taken to use the correct tension. If stitches are too loose, the project will look messy. It they are too tight, the fabric may be warped and misshapen.
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