Never done primitive stitching?  What is it you say?  Here is a quick class on Primitive Stitching for those of you that have never done this before.

First you need to get the pattern transferred onto the muslin piece that you will be stitching on.  To do this, the best way is to use a light box.  A light box is a great investment.  You put your pattern onto the light box and tape it down.  Place your fabric over the pattern, leaving room on the outside edges for finishing.  Smooth out the muslin and tape it down.  Use a black .03 pigma pen to trace the pattern onto the muslin.  Anything larger will cause the lines to show when using one strand of floss.  Never use a wash away marker as it may disappear before you finish stitching the piece.  After the pattern is traced, then you simply stitch.  You can also pin a piece of batting to the back of the muslin before stitching, and this gives it a kind of quilted look in spots. Don’t use a hoop though if you are going for the quilted look.  When using a hoop, it keeps the fabric taught, and you don’t get the quilted look.  The main stitch used in primitive stitching is the backstitch.  You can vary your stitch length to give it a primitive look.  When you go around a curve, you will need to take tinier stitches.  You can stitch with as many strands of floss as you want and you can make these patterns any color you want.  Like any cross stitch pattern, you can customize them to your décor.  Now, you have just finished your first primitive stitchery piece. There really is no right or wrong with this type of stitching.  The primitive look can be many things.

Please take a moment to browse through these primitive patterns.  We are sure that you will find something that you will like.

Happy Shopping and Happy Stitching!!

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