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01-23-2011, 11:28 PM

#51

Momsmurf

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frugalfabrics

I always do the outline last.

Same here!

01-23-2011, 11:57 PM

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Quilter2B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frugalfabrics

I always do the outline last.

Ditto.

01-24-2011, 02:40 AM

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sewgarden

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I always outline when I've finished the whole article

01-24-2011, 09:53 AM

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rob529

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Outline last or the crosses cover it up.

01-24-2011, 10:17 AM

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LorrainePA

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I always do the outline last - I would imagine if you do the outline first it would get covered over by the x-stitches. And all directions I have seen its always doing the outline last.

01-24-2011, 10:20 AM

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Slow2Sew

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Outline last and use only one thread.

01-24-2011, 11:07 AM

#57

Faiwee

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I always do the cross stitch first and then the outline. When you get to the outline you are almost done.

01-24-2011, 12:39 PM

#58

cmw0829

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Quote:

Originally Posted by butterflies5518

cross stitch first then outline - I dread outlining - my most least favorite step! This is cute, can we see when finished?

Haha - outlining is my most favorite step!

01-24-2011, 02:54 PM

#59

Darlene

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I love to outline also.

01-24-2011, 05:24 PM

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KGrace

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Another good reason to outline last is that it is not uncommon for patterns to have you do outline stitches that cross more than one block at a time over the cross stitching or blank squares. I like getting to the outline stage as it goes so fast and means I'm nearing done!!!