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Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Stitch a Row of Cross Stitches

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Colorblock - Lesson One - Determine the Placement of the First Stitch

Determine Placement of the First Stitch

Determine Placement of the First Stitch

Photo © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Begin by finding the center of the fabric and mark with a needle or pin.

From the center of the fabric, count over 12 squares to the left (marked by the needle in the picture above). Next, count up 11 squares to find the starting point for your first stitch, marked with the red-headed pin.

Bring the needle up through this hole and stitch a half stitch.

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