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- From: mbalbes@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Mark J Balbes)
- Subject: Re: Need x-stitch hints
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- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 15:11:36 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan26.084806.21780@newstand.syr.edu> jareed@rodan.acs.syr.EDU (Judith Ann Reed) writes:
- >* How do you deal with patterns that need a stitch or three of a color in
- >widely varied places? Do you try to do all of one color in a fairly diverse
- >* Do you work in straight rows across the pattern, in one direction, or do you
- I try to follow the color patterns, not straignt lines. When starting
- a piece I won't jump more than about 1 cm on the back without tying off,
- but later on, when there's more to weave under on the back, I'll go an inch
- or so and weave under along the way. Never tie knots, always weave under
- other stitches. You can avoid 1/2 of the weaving (if you're stitching with
- an even number of threads) by using the folding and threading method to begin
- each new piece of floss.
-
- >* Do you have techniques to make it easier to find your spot on the pattern?
- I prefer color patterns, so xeroxing doesn't work. Also, if you want
- to use it again (or if you make a mistake and have to go back), having
- a marked up pattern is bad. I use line-a-timers - colored plastic strips
- that stick to the pattern by static electricity; or I put a metal board
- behind the pattern and use the line-a-timer magnets. Most cross-stitch
- stores have both of these.
-
- >* What kind of needles do your recommend? Do you ever put the fabric in a hoop,
- I use a hoop for small pieces, and a scroll frame with giraffe stand for
- large ones. I just about use a new needle for each project.
-
- >* What treatment do you give the work when it is done, as far as cleaning,
- I hand wash it with dishwashing soap (woolite will bleed the colors),
- then roll it up in a towel to get out most of the water, and finish by
- ironing it. I frame them with or without glass, in frames, hoops, wheaton
- boxes, or whatever seems appropriate. If it's not under glass, USE SCOTCHGARD!
-
- >* What about using metallic filaments?
- I read that if you put one piece of regular floss in with the balger,
- it's much easier to work with and you don't mess up the effect.
-
- >What books are good...
- I haven't found any really good books. Most advanced patterns will
- have some instructions with them. And of cource, Practice, Practice, Practice.
-
- Lisa
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