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Old 08-16-2011, 06:38 AM
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I just started a lone wolf cross stitch (whew) and it said to do couching, what in the world is that? Any answers will sure be appreciated...thank you
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I just started a lone wolf cross stitch (whew) and it said to do couching, what in the world is that? Any answers will sure be appreciated...thank you
Couching threads/fibers is when you arrange them into a shape or curve and then use another thread to hold them into place.
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I believe it is where you lay the thread down where you want it, it is usually a thicker thread like yarn. Then you sew across it with evenly spaced stitches to hold it down. Hope this helps, I can do it, just not really explain it. Come on over and will show you how, LOL.
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Go to the top of the newsletter and hit SEARCH. Type in couching. Information on couching as well as a video is available. This techinque does add depth to a piece of cross stitch. Good Luck. Lois
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I just want to thank you all so much, I had no idea what couching was and nothing to explain it. You are all the best and I appreciate you very much,
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