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Needlework Alphabets

Here are a few alphabet charts you can use to sign your work. The heights assume you are using mixed upper and lower case; less space is required for all upper or all lower case.

5 x 10 cross stitch alphabet

Yarn Tree also has several (mostly larger) alphabets.

Tutorials:

Pattern Instructions

Preparation

Floss Coverage Examples

Using the Fabric Calculator

Using the Floss Calculator

Reading a Cross Stitch Chart

Floss Color-Symbol Cross-Reference

Understanding Floss Requirements

Pulling a Thread

Gridding

Navigating a Multipage Chart

Locating the First Stitch

Stitching Part of a Pattern

Stitching

Removing Kinks from Floss

Anchoring

Floss Lasso (Start)

Thread-Under Anchor (Start or End)

Pinhead Stitch on Linen (Start)

Pinhead Stitch on Linen (End)

Pinhead Stitch on Aida (Start)

Away Waste Knot (Start)

Basic Knot (Start)

Finishing

Signing Your Work

Needlework Alphabets

Fixing Problems

Joining Two Pieces of Fabric

Accessories

Elbow Gloves for a Scroll Frame

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Needlework Alphabets

1 x 3 backstitch alphabet

2 x 6 backstitch alphabet

4 x 8 backstitch alphabet

4 x 5 cross stitch alphabet

5 x 10 cross stitch alphabet