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Railroading Cross Stitch Technique - How to Railroad Stitches

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Why Should I Railroad?

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Smoother Stitches Use Less Floss

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Railroading produces smoother stitches, so the final project will look neater. Smoother stitches means better floss coverage as well so less floss will be required for stitching projects.

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