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Flying cross stitch

  • Long cross stitch
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​Flying cross stitch is a slightly elongated cross stitch that is worked in diagonal rows. Each cross stitch is made across two by three threads of the canvas.

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Crossed Filling Shading Canvaswork

Flying cross stitch is generously sponsored by Dr Jo Taylor

Method

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Flying cross stitch method stage 1 illustration
Flying cross stitch method stage 1 photograph
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Work an elongated cross stitch, across two by three threads (making sure that the top stitch is worked from bottom left to top right).

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Flying cross stitch method stage 2 illustration
Flying cross stitch method stage 2 photograph
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Bring your needle up one canvas thread below the top right-hand corner of this stitch. Start your second cross from here.

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Flying cross stitch method stage 3 illustration
Flying cross stitch method stage 3 photograph
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This and every following cross should start one canvas thread below the previous cross.

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Flying cross stitch method stage 4 illustration
Flying cross stitch method stage 4 photograph
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Work the second row directly beneath the first.

Flying cross stitch

Structure of stitch

Crossed

Common uses

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Canvaswork

Related Stitches

Cross stitch Oblong cross stitch

References

  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.109