How Do You Stitch A Herringbone Cross-Stitch?
A herringbone cross-stitch is a variation of a long-armed cross-stitch. With this stitch, each of the arms is identical in length but they do not cross in the center of the stitch. This stitch is often used to create decorative borders and to add some stitching variation in crazy quilts. Prepare for stitching by securing the Aida fabric into a small embroidery hoop and threading a tapestry needle with 1 or 2 strands of 12- to 16-inch long embroidery floss. Tie a small knot at the end of the embroidery thread to secure the floss. Come up through the Aida fabric in the bottom left corner of your center square to begin the herringbone cross-stitch. Bring the floss diagonally, up and to the right, across 2 squares. Insert the needle into the upper right corner of the second square. Come up through the Aida fabric in the upper left corner of the second square. Lengthen the floss diagonally, down and to the right, across two squares and insert the needle into the right corner of the second s
