Pull 3 to 4 inches of embroidery floss through the eye of the tapestry needle. Leave this tail the same length throughout your project.
Position the threaded needle at the back of the fabric and bring the needle up all the way through at your starting point, leaving about 1 inch of floss at the back of your work. Hold this thread at the back of the fabric and work your first few stitches over it to secure.
Do a half cross-stitch by bringing the needle up through one hole in the fabric and then down through the hole that is diagonal and to the right of it.
Do a cross-stitch by first making a half cross-stitch and then making another half cross-stitch in the opposite direction. The second half cross-stitch crosses over the first so that an "X" is formed.
Do a backstitch by bringing the needle up through one hole. Go backward over the indicated number of threads, then push the needle down through the appropriate hole in the fabric. Finally, bring the needle up the same number of threads ahead of your starting point. Repeat.
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