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How to Back Stitch - Lesson One

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Stitch the First Back Stitch

Begin the First Back Stitch

Begin the First Back Stitch

Photo © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Insert the needle in the hole in the Aida square that is immediately to the right of the hole you brought the floss through. See the image above for guidance. Throughout this lesson, you will move your stitching hand from the back of the fabric to the front of the fabric as needed.

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