Cross-stitch cafe 2010

*Louise*

Wow, it's been quiet in here tonight!!

Just going to do an update (drag the thread back up lol)

Slowed down a bit, haven't got much done, not been feeling too great, bit dizzy and tired, probably just the heat.

*Louise* wrote: »

Day 8

DAY 11

cassolete

Louise, how the heck do you stitch so fast??

Mags_cat

cassolete wrote: »

Louise, how the heck do you stitch so fast??

Yeah! "Haven't got much done" ??!?

kezbabybabe

I didn't do any stitching yesterday :eek: and the cake I was meant to bake went very wrong, it's more like a pancake :rotfl:We figure there's something wrong with the recipe.

Other half turns up today, so I won't get any done while we get ready for holiday next week.

shelly

Awww Emzy, ducklings, how sweet! and thanks, my head feels much better. I managed an hour of stitching yesterday.

Mags. I thought the same.....'Haven't got much done' yeah right

Louise. She's looking great, I love the pastel colours. Is that evenweave you are stitching on?



I have some more questions/queries about using evenweave (ew from now on)

I remembered I bought a kit some time ago that has ew with it instead of aida so I looked at it again to familiarise myself with it.

Compared with aida the holes are tiny, should I use a very fine needle or just the one I use everyday when using aida?

Do I use the normal 2 strands of thread when using ew or does 1 strand look better? (in the kit I have a few half stitches say to use 3 strands which seems alot to me....but what do I know? :rotfl:)

Is ew ok to use on a frame?

When I have worked out the size of ew I need I'll call my local shop to find out their price but can anyone recommend where they get their ew from?

One thing I do know is to stitch over 2 threads and I wouldn't have known that if not for Louise mentioning it when I first bought the kit I mentioned previously

These are probably silly questions but I have no experience of using ew so don't want to ruin it.
If there is anything else you think I should know then please let me know.

Thanks ladies! :A

*Louise*

Mags_cat wrote: »

Yeah! "Haven't got much done" ??!?

Well it was only about 6 hours over 3 days instead of the 9+ I would normally have done :rotfl:

shelly wrote: »

Louise. She's looking great, I love the pastel colours. Is that evenweave you are stitching on?

Yep -28ct evenweave

I have some more questions/queries about using evenweave (ew from now on)

I remembered I bought a kit some time ago that has ew with it instead of aida so I looked at it again to familiarise myself with it.

Compared with aida the holes are tiny, should I use a very fine needle or just the one I use everyday when using aida?

No, I just used the same needle I used wth my last pic - it's a size 26 one. 28's i find stretch the holes a bit though.

Do I use the normal 2 strands of thread when using ew or does 1 strand look better? (in the kit I have a few half stitches say to use 3 strands which seems alot to me....but what do I know? :rotfl:)

Definitely 2 strands - 28ct is the same as stitching on 14ct aida.

Is ew ok to use on a frame?

Deffo - it's much easier as well, more supple and holds in place better

When I have worked out the size of ew I need I'll call my local shop to find out their price but can anyone recommend where they get their ew from?

My last lot was a rush buy so I got it from Hobbycraft, but I usually buy from Sewandso ar acrosstownstitching

One thing I do know is to stitch over 2 threads and I wouldn't have known that if not for Louise mentioning it when I first bought the kit I mentioned previously

Deffo 2 - if you stitch over 1 you will need a magnifying glass...and a new pair of eyes by the time you're finished :rotfl:

These are probably silly questions but I have no experience of using ew so don't want to ruin it.
If there is anything else you think I should know then please let me know.

Thanks ladies! :A

Not silly Q's at all, I waondered all the same when I first started using EW.:)

shelly

Thanks Louise! :A

craftygranny

oooh thanks louise all the things i wondered about and felt too stupid to ask. lol

jlp123_2

Hello everyone - I haven't posted for ages - computer issues - don't ask but I'm up and running again now.

Everyone's stitching is coming along really well. i've come to the conclusion youa re all much faster stitchers than me! Especially *Louise*! (Yes I am a bit jealous!)

I'm struggling on with my dreamcatcher - I'm pleased with how it is looking but progress is slow. I have stitched the swallow that came with cross stitcher magazine in between as well whcih I guess will have slowed me down a bit.

The trouble is I have started looking at some more of my UFO's and I'm starting to get distracted again. Plus my DD1 has asked me to do tatty teddy for her ( Slightly put off with the backstitching though I have to say!) Having read some of the other advice though I am wondering about trying to use evenweave ( I have always avoided this before as it looks tricky!) as this is supposed to make the backstitch easier? Any thoughts?

Well that was a long ramble - anyway better do some work - just having a quick break!

Take care everyone and happy stitching!!

sweetcarer

How cute Emzy - bet you two feel proud that you helped them.

Been sorting out stuff to do the anniversery stitches and also finishing off my other square for the big quilt, but I have lost my iron - surely the kitten hasn't run off with it.

sweetcarer

PS If you get a chance check out this board

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2564955

So cute.