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close up of fabric illustrating how to cross stitch   
Cross Stitch
Probably the most popular and versatile stitch for all embroidery work.
 
an image of a butterfly created using the back stitch technique   
Back Stitch
Back stitch is one of the straight stitches, often used as an outlining stitch.
 
 
     
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close up of fabric showing how to chain a stitch   
Chain Stitch

A popular stitch - chain stitch belongs to both the chain and outline stitch families.

close up of fabric how to stem a stitch   
Stem Stitch
Stem stitch is one of the most favoured outlining stitches but it is also chosen for working stems of flowers.
     
 
Conversion Chart for Converting DMC Shades To Anchor Stranded Cotton Conversion Chart for Converting DMC Shades To Anchor Tapisserie Wool
 
Anchor Stranded Cotton Conversion Chart - Old Shades to New
If you have any old Anchor needlepoint patterns please use this download to convert the shades.