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5 From now on, when you work the backstitch after your 8 Keep going until you’re finished! (Fig 27)
blanket stitch, make sure to initially poke your needle Fig 27
through the previous backstitch. This will create an
attractive chain around your shisha. (Fig 24)
Fig 24

6 Once we get shishsa started, take it out of the
embroidery hoop. We can if we want to, but don’t
have to keep working steps 7 and 8 around the mirror.
(Fig 25)

Fig 25

7 This is why I like to take it out of the hoop. It allows 9 Finished with some delightful little french knots.
me to sort of bend the fabric backward to have more (Fig 28)
control over my backstitches. (Fig 26)
Fig 28
Fig 26

Finish the stitch
10 Once the frame is complete, secure the thread with
a knot on the back of the fabric.

20 H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) Exercise 1.2.08