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Use alternate letter styles when for better connections between letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd your touch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace your digital design on paper to create a stitching template. 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