Backstitch

 

Backstitch is my FAVORITE stitch and the one I use the most. It creates lovely clean lines and is perfect for a “line drawing” effect.

When I back stitch, I am usually stitching with just 1 strand out of 6.

 
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Here’s how it looks on quilters cotton vs. AIDA fabric.

Here’s how it looks on quilters cotton vs. AIDA fabric.