Flosstube #19 Fractional Stitches Explained | Quarter, Three-Quarter & Half Cross Stitch

Learn how to stitch fractional stitches in cross stitch, including quarter stitches, three-quarter stitches, and half stitches. This beginner cross stitch tutorial explains when and how to use these stitches for detailed patterns.

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Half Stitches
03:16 Quarter Stitches
07:25 Three-Quarter Stitches

#crossstitch #crossstitchedcards #DIYcards #cardmakingThese stitches are commonly used in cross stitch patterns to create smoother curves, finer details, and more realistic designs.
If you’ve ever seen symbols that only fill part of a square in a pattern, this tutorial will help you understand exactly how and when to stitch them.
I demonstrate each stitch step by step and show how they look on the fabric so you can confidently add them to your projects.

This video is Part 2 of the series. In Part 1, I covered the loop start method with 1, 2, and 3 strands, as well as the English and Danish stitching methods.

🧵 In this video you’ll learn:
What fractional stitches are in cross stitch
How to make a quarter stitch
How to stitch a three-quarter stitch
How to stitch a half stitch
When patterns use fractional stitches
Tips for keeping your stitches neat

Fractional stitches might look intimidating at first, but once you understand them they are simple and very useful for detailed designs.
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