Create combination stitches

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Use Cross Stitch > Pencil to add combination stitches.

Fractional cross stitches – ¼, ½, or ¾ – can be combined to make crosses comprised of multiple colors. You can also combine mini crosses, elongated vertical or horizontal crosses and outline stitches.

To create combination stitches...

1Select a stitch type.

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Select 3/4 for three quarter crosses.

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Select 1/2 for half crosses.

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Select 1/4 for quarter crosses.

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Select Mini Cross for mini crosses.

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Select Elongated Vertical Cross for vertical crosses.

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Select Elongated Horizontal Cross for horizontal crosses.

2Select a color from the color palette.

3Click the Pencil icon.

4Click where you want the stitch to be inserted.

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Note: If you do not have Insert selected, the whole stitch will be replaced.

5Repeat as many times as needed.

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Related topics...

3Set stitch color & type