Re: Fabric

feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:32:59 GMT

Hi Fern. You made a new discovery for all of us, this is great. Found in a magazin an picture of the loopstitch, and even there it's shown from beneath the fabric.This will come in very handy, Thanks....

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feeds@yuku.com (SueS) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:54:52 GMT

Hi Fern, I also think that is a fantastik idea! I will give it a whirl tonight as well! Happy Stitching!!!

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feeds@yuku.com (stitchingfrenzy1) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:07:02 GMT

Whoa Baby! Fern that is awesome! That is great for stand stitchers! I am going to try it tonight! THANK YOU!

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feeds@yuku.com (Fern E) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:50:07 GMT

I've noticed from a few recent posts that some of you when you do a loop start start it from the back. I was taught to start it from the front.. I start the stitch from the top corner leaving the loop up. Bring the needle up from the bottom at the opposite corner, put it through the loop and then gently pull the the loop through to the bottom. That way I don't need to turn my work over. Then just continue on as usual. Works really well for me.
Fern

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feeds@yuku.com (stitchingfrenzy1) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:54:53 GMT

I use evenweave and linen only. Another way to get under the threads for me (while stitching over 2) is to use #28 needles. I don't seem to have that problem. I also use John James Petites. I don't have a problem with the eyes breaking. I know everyone has their favorite needles and there are a lot good brands but a #28 is a great size.

Now if I stitch over one...fugit about it. Those little stitches are......well you get the idea.

And Brenda told you my FAVORITE...

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:46:33 GMT

Hello,Sue.
Started an SQ with the 16ct aida, and must say i's quite a bit easier than counting evenweave, takes some time to get used to, and have allready broken 1 needle, but love to use the petit goldplated needles from Permin, the nr 28, so it's tiny, but they're great stitching. Every needle is allright, but these are without the point still very sharp.

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feeds@yuku.com (SueS) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:04:43 GMT

Hi Fenny, How is the stitching coming on the Aida? Are you getting the hang of it yet? Sure hope so! I love to stitch on it. Happy Stitching, Sue

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:03:48 GMT

Thank you too, Karin, for letting me know how you start and finish. Tried it all now, and it seems that your's and Sue's method works well, but for the SQ have to use Fern's method, because there are often too little stitches to work the thread underneath, if you know what I mean, Brenda's method doesn't work so well with blended floss, I think
To work on 18ct aida with 2...

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feeds@yuku.com (Karin) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:36:28 GMT

Hi Fenny, I've always stitched on Aida. My first project I used 16ct., the blue angel also. The others I used 14ct. It is easy to work with and 2 strands covers perfectly. Some years ago, I went to a cross stitch shop and I saw my blue angel (Angel of Earth L&L) stitched on Aida 18ct. I realized that the smaller count makes the picture more realistic, it looks like a painting. I do exactly the same that Sue explained to you: a small tail in the back (4 to 5 stitches) and when...

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:21:05 GMT

Thanks for answering, Well choose the same 16ct aida, for the same reason as you did. Work also on 28ct evenweave and you're right, with the darker colours it covers better on 16ct.
18ct becomes very thick, so hence the 16ct.
I'll try the starts and finishes, the way you and Brenda use.And see what works for me best.
Please give us an update from your SQ, if it's...

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feeds@yuku.com (Fern E) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:42:58 GMT

Just read Brenda's post. Yes if I'm stitching with just 1 color thread I use the loop method too. But most of this piece is in blends so that doesn't workfor blends.

Fern

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feeds@yuku.com (Fern E) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:39:53 GMT

Yes, I'm stitching an SQ. I'm doing it on l6 count Aida. I have always stitched on Aida. When I first began stitching everything came out in kits and it was always l4 count Aida. I did that for a long time but discovered that on l6 count Aida the dark 2 strandd flosses cover better. So I use that now. I don't think I could stitch on evenweave. Tails of threads. All of my stitching is pictures which are framed so I don't worry too much about the back. I grid...

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:11:49 GMT

Hi Brenda
That is a great tip, hey, w're learning here . Great, well as you saw, this is my first attempt with aida, in Holland Aida was never used at my home, like you we just loved to work with linen.
And then the evenweave came along with different cts. and colours. Linen is also of course in all shades.
But for the SQ thought to give aida a try, it,s a very soft aida, so...

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feeds@yuku.com (JBrenda) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:23:11 GMT

Hi fenny. I don't use aida anymore. I love linen even if the whole picture is stitched. I love the smell and feel and look. It could be that my love of linen is because I work in a cross stitch shop so I am surrounded by it all the time. As for your thread starting and ending quesion........if you need to use 2 strand of thread......cut one long piece and then double it in half. Thread you needle and put it through the first half...

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:41:10 GMT

Hi Sue.
Saw them, and had another look, Princess looks wonderful.Hey, it must be Princess as well, sitting with you in the picture in your profile, right?
Great job Sue.
Can't wait to see the next one
Happy stitching, Fenny

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feeds@yuku.com (SueS) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:21:03 GMT

fenny wrote:
Hi Sue
Thanks, think that will help.
No one else to give a n answer on this topic, the likes and dislikes of certain fabric?
Fern, you're stitching an SQ, what fabric do you use?
Happy stitching, Fenny.
PS, Sue, where are the pictures of your tshirts?, Love to see them!

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:52:36 GMT
Hi Sue
Thanks, think that will help.
No one else to give a n answer on this topic, the likes and dislikes of certain fabric?
Fern, you're stitching an SQ, what fabric do you use?
Happy stitching, Fenny.
PS, Sue, where are the pictures of your tshirts?, Love to see them!.

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feeds@yuku.com (SueS) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:34:53 GMT
Hi Fenny, When you start a thread with aida, leave a "tail", and stitch over that "tail". Maybe I can show you here: _______ (that is the "tail") on the backside of your project. Now, as you stitch, stitch over the "tail". The back side of your piece should look like this:

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feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:16:13 GMT
Hi Sue, bought the 14, 16,and 18 ct for an SQ. Doing one now with evenweave but there are so many colours involved amd it's very easy to miscount the threads and stitches. The patterns are often done at 18 and 16 ct. Did make a start and found that it's not easy to start and finish a thread. Very difficult to get the needle underneath the stitches you've done.Hence this question,...

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feeds@yuku.com (SueS) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:52:04 GMT
Hi Fenny, I love to work with Aida! It is easy to stitch on. What "count" did you get? I like the 14 count, it works for pretty much everything. Quite versatile, and easy to work with. Happy Stitching, Sue

Fabric

feeds@yuku.com (fenny) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:24:45 GMT
Hi everyone.
Just a question, how do you choose the fabric for your pattern?
What do you prefer and why.
Bought for the first time Aida, while always working on evenweave and linen, and thought asking your opinion, so please give it a thought!!.

Happy stitching, Fenny.