Flying cross stitch
- Long cross stitch
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.
Method
1
Work an elongated cross stitch, across two by three threads (making sure that the top stitch is worked from bottom left to top right).
2
Bring your needle up one canvas thread below the top right-hand corner of this stitch. Start your second cross from here.
3
This and every following cross should start one canvas thread below the previous cross.
4
Work the second row directly beneath the first.

Structure of stitch
Embroidery Techniques
Related Stitches
References
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Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.109