A reader left a couple of questions and I think the responses might benefit others.
Here’s the comment:
Have Jo and you considered having a page or something in the SAL fab where people can post pictures of their progress if they want to or if they want some help? When I was doing the vines on top of the second pumpkin, I did the first leaf and had to take it out and do it over. Second leaf, the same thing. The tendril- I put it in the wrong place and had to redo it. I would have liked to have seen what someone else was doing. Also, this is my first time trying linen. The difference in the thickness of the woven threads had bothered me, but I thought it was better. However, I have come to an area of the cloth where all the threads are the thinnest size. It makes my stitches seem smaller than the others where one thread is larger. Is this normal? Wow did I write more than I intended. I hope that is not too much to read.?
As far as photos, even though I am NOT a huge fan of Instagram, it’s a great way to share photos. Let me get with Jo and run some things past her for sharing photos.
I will tell you that I seriously struggled with placement of stitches when I first started. I was living in MO by myself and my friend, Donna
As far as linen, which linen (brand, count, color) are you using? Some are definitely more even than others. Since I don’t know what you’re using, I won’t comment on it but you may find more info in a blog post I’ll do tomorrow about linens.
For any of you, if you’re having a problem, Jo or myself are here to help. You can always email me a picture and I’ll try to help.
Donna Williams says
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Amy says
I share my progress in Instagram with #blessedsticthalong and @joscountryjunction. I did find that my threads were smaller in some areas also. I am on the 40 count linen from the kit I bought. I did go over 3 threads in one line, but I don’t think it will be noticeable. I left it the way it was. Only God is perfect, right?
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I think the nature of linen is that there are some thicker and some thinner threads. I’m guessing we’ve all gone over three threads at least once.
Teri says
After only using Aida, I found it was easier to start with evenweave before going to linen.
Kathy Springhorn says
Hi Judy! I am following along, this is my first time ever cross stitching…I’m not doing the ‘blessings’ chart, cause, well, I don’t LOVE it – I do LOVE pumpkins – but figured I should really love my first chart.. It is using 14CT Aida, in a snap frame. What I’ve been looking for and can’t seem to find is CLOSE up photos of what good stitching looks like! I’m stitching with two threads, and I THINK it looks ok…but I’d like to look at some examples of GREAT stitching, so I know what I am striving for! I have ordered a couple pieces of lugana – evenweave, and a couple pieces of 28 ct linen…just to compare (and because they are so pretty!). I’ll admit that I am kinda scared of how small the wholes in linen look! The ole eyes ain’t what they used to be!
Anyhow, thanks for ‘listening’!
Kathy
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I had to laugh at your quest for finding close up photos of good stitching. The closer up the photo, the less good my stitching looks. 🙂
I’ll do a blog post with some closer photos, though my stitching may not be a great example of good stitching.
As far as the tiny holes, most of us use either reader glasses stronger than we normally need and/or magnifying lamps. Those things make a world of difference.