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Free Quick-to-Stitch Back Stitch Pattern - Octagon Star Design

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Free Back Stitch Pattern URL - http://crossstitch.about.com/od/patternsfromyourguide/ig/Quick-to-Stitch-Motifs/Octagon-Star-Design.htm
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Free Quick-to-Stitch Back Stitch Pattern - Octagon Star Design

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 fabric.
Design Size: 30w by 30h
Stitching Level Required: Beginner
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
  • 11-count, 2 5/8w by 2 5/8h
  • 14-count, 2 1/8w by 2 1/8h
  • 18-count, 1 5/8w by 1 5/8h
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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