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What Do Two Symbols in a Square Indicate on a Cross Stitch Pattern?

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Compare Two Kinds of Three Quarter Stitches

Graphic of Two Different Three-Quarter Stitches

Two Different Three-Quarter Stitches

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Three-Quarter Stitches may be constructed with the half stitch on top or the quarter stitch on top. The stitch on the left has the quarter stitch placed over the half stitch. This creates a slight curve in the half stitch. The stitch on the right has the half stitch on top.

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