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Free Quick-to-Stitch Back Stitch Pattern - Back Stitch X Square

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

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

Free Quick-to-Stitch Back Stitch Pattern - Back Stitch X Square

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

Stitch this design with the floss color(s) of your choice.

Suggested Stitches:
Back Stitch
Whipped Back Stitch
Woven Back Stitch
Alternative Suggestions:
Use Cross Stitch to fill in the design.
Use watercolors to paint the interior of the design.
Design Size: 41w by 41h
Stitching Level Required: Beginner
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
  • 11-count, 3 5/8w by 3 5/8h
  • 14-count, 2 7/8w by 2 7/8h
  • 18-count, 2 1/4w by 2 1/4h
Stitching Tips: Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.

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