Eggasperated Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Or basketweave. For the first time ever I am making a cushion from a tapestry kit (hobby craft). I decided to use the diagonal tent stitch as it is supposed to give a firm neat back but I am struggling with the 'neat' bit. Although I understand the principle, because of the pattern (flowers), there are few large sections in any one colour, plus quite a few random stitches in each colour. How can I keep it looking neat on the back? Is there a magic formula for making the irregular shapes? Hoping someone can give me an idiots guide . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This idiot says if it's on the back of a cushion cover it doesn't matter but I do admire people who achieve perfect backs. Sorry I can't help How is the front looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks Plum (wasn't inferring anyone else was an idiot ). The front looks fine and I'm getting the back to look neater - the trick seems to be working out the correct place to start a section and working across a big an area as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I guess once you have adjoining sections done you can bury the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
