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Find the Center of Cross Stitch Fabric

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Unfold the Fabric and the Center is Marked

Pin Marks the Approximate Center of Cross Stitch Fabric
Pin Marks the Approximate Center
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Unfold the fabric. The pin marks the approximate center of the fabric.

Note: To find the exact center of the fabric, you will need to measure and count the squares precisely. For most projects, however, this method is appropriate.
  1. Begin with the Fabric Flat
  2. Fold the Fabric
  3. Fold the Fabric Again
  4. Unfold the Fabric and the Center is Marked

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