grandma sue

I used to be a stitcher for Design by Gloria and Pat (Precious Moments, etc). I really learned alot from them. Always do your fill in and then your outline. Also, when you stitch, always make sure your stitches on the back-side are vertical. When you are finished with one color, run your thread vertically instead of horizontally and you won't need to worry about them showing through. Just a few tips I learned and didn't know before.

Katts 14

I save my outline when I watch Like 48hours or 20-20 it makes it go fast crosstitch is my favorit relaxing hobby.

oatw13

I was taught to outline last. I love your progress. It looks cute.

cjsparks

I always cross stitch first, then outlining. Very last thing I do is french knots if needed.

Cyn

ditto

judykay

Outline last.

Alondra

Filler first, always, for the reason you mentioned.

tlpa

I do the outline last too.

debbieoh

You need to do the outline last. That way it will come out bolder and solid

chichimamma

I always start any project from the center, and outline after aal is finished.