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6 We can vary the look of the line by changing the size Until you get this (Fig 21)
of your stitches. In the picture, the top line is worked Fig 21
in moderate size stitches, then large stitches and the
bottom one tiny stitches.
Mirror stitch
1 Prepare the fabric: Place your fabric in an embroidery
hoop, ensuring it’s taut. (Fig 17)
Fig 17

1 Now, you could leave it at that, and decorate around
it. It’s pretty secure and it looks pretty, right? But if
you’re more interested in creating a solid frame for
your shisha, continue. Poke your needle up through
the fabric beside your mirror. (Fig 22)
2 Then, slide your needle under the foundation stitches,
from the center toward the edge.
2 Secure your fabric in the hoop tightly. Thread your 3 Pull your needle through and tighten the stitch, then
needle and knot the end of your floss. (Fig 18) work one backstitch right next to your mirror.
Fig 18
Fig 22

3 Place your shisha on the fabric, and secure it with a
crossing of foundation stitches. (Fig 19)
Fig 19 4 Now, your next stitches will be like blanket stitches.
Again, thread the needle under your foundation
stitches from the center to the edge, but make sure
your thread is looped UNDER your needle as you pull
the stitch tight. (Fig 23)
Fig 23

4 Now, duplicate the foundation stitches, but turned 45
degrees… like this. (Fig 20)
Fig 20

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