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The "Alphabet 10" is stitched on 14-count Aida using DMC floss.
- 2 strands for cross stitches and partial stitches
- 1 strand for backstitches
Description: Block letters, standard/straight
Characters Included
- Upper Case Letters
- Lower Case Letters
- Numbers
- Punctuation
Height
- The upper case letters are 11 stitches high
- The lower case letters without ascenders or descenders (ex: a, c, o) are 6 stitches high
- The lower case letters wit only ascenders (ex: b, d, h) are 11 stitches high
Width
These letters have varying widths. Narrow versions are provided for most upper case letters to assist in fitting letters into available space.
The majority of lower case letters are 5 stitches wide. If you need to squeeze them, look at the examples for an "n." As shown, you can reduce the widths for many by removing on stitch from the center.
Stitch Complexity
For the partial stitches that make up the angels, you can use 1/4 stitches, letting the backstitch outline complete them. Or, use 3/4 cross stitches, with or without the outline for a fuller, rounder look. the fabric and floss strand count may affect your choice. If you are uncertain, try stitching a few sample letters in the corner of your fabric.
The bottom row on this chart demonstrates how you can alter the "curl" on the letters, ranging from a simple, single angled end to a complete circle. You can also change the "length" of the angled end, as shown in the lower case "m" and "n" examples.
Learn any unfamiliar stitches by clicking from the list above or on the "How to..." button on the left menu.
Floss
It is assumed that you will change the floss color reflect your tastes and to coordinate with the rest of your project. Use the same number of strands that you are already using throughout the rest of your cross stitch pattern.
How to Fit Text into a Design
To learn how to select and adapt cross stitch alphabets, read "The 123's of the Counted Cross Stitch Alphabet." You can find it by clicking on the "Alphabet 123's" button on the left menu.
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