Cross-stitching in 32-count linen - HELP!

[Sara Gottlieb]

I am working on a project that requires 2 strands of floss worked over 2 on
32-count belfast linen. I have never worked on a piece this fine, nor one
with a non-evenweave fabric, and need some advice! Other than using a
magnifier, what can I do to keep from going blind?

Please respond to me personally as I rarely read news. I will post a
compilation of responses to the list.

Thanks!
Sara
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[CandyCorr]

Sara,

For stitching two over two, remember to always start next to a horizontal
thread. There are two reasons:
1. It prevents your stitching thread from slipping under the ground thread.
2. You know that every stitch after that should also start next to a horizontal
and if not your count is off,

Hope that helps.

Candy

[Nancy]

Candy,

I always thought you were supposed to start next to a vertical thread. What
does everyone else say?

Nancy, in northern Ontario

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CandyCorr <cand...@aol.com> wrote in message
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[Ruth409028]

>I always thought you were supposed to start next to a vertical thread. What
>does everyone else say?

The needle comes up to the left of the verticle thread. Frances
Take Jacques out before replying.

[Paulasb]

You should be starting next to a "vertical" thread!

[Jill Spreenberg-Robinson]

In article <d4uh3.29833$5a.3...@news20.bellglobal.com>
"Nancy" <veal...@nwon.com> writes:

> I always thought you were supposed to start next to a vertical thread. What
> does everyone else say?

Vertical. Illustrated very nicely at Kathy Dyer's site,
<http://www.dnai.com/~kdyer/>

Jill in IL
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[Angela / Kentucky]

You're not alone :-) I see holes too!

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kristi <jkl...@ipeg.com> wrote in message news:7m7m53$q75$1...@news.cet.com...
> Okay, am I the only weird one that sees HOLES and not threads when
stitching
> on linen? Like Aida I see 4 holes for each cross stitch, and linen is 9
> holes . I can't do the 2 thread thing. I just see holes better. Anyone
> else with me?
> kristi
> WIP:
> Garden Roll-Shepherds Bush
> Spring in the Garden- Marjolein Bastin by Lanarte
>
>
>

[CandyCorr]

Opps!!! I always seem to get those two things mixed up. I meant vertical.

Candy

[Ruth409028]

>it is totally opposite from starting to the left of a vertical
>thread and going from lower right to upper left.
>

If that is the way you stitch (lower right to upper left) then you should be to
the right of the vertical stitch. Frances

[Josephine & Bruce]

Tara D wrote in message <3786785c...@news.echo-on.net>...
:
:On Fri, 09 Jul 1999 21:45:45 GMT, "Nancy" <veal...@nwon.com> wrote:
:
:>I always thought you were supposed to start next to a vertical thread.

What
:>does everyone else say?

:
:Doesn't it matter which way you cross? If you start to the left of a
:vertical thread, and make your first arm from lower left to upper
:right, it is totally opposite from starting to the left of a vertical

:thread and going from lower right to upper left.

:

Snip

I just make sure that my first stitch (either / or \, it depends on the
particular project ) lies across 2 vertical stitches. That way I can't
forget where to start.

Josephine
Brisbane, Australia

[kristi]

[Islander]

Holes, holes, everywhere! I just start where it feels comfortable and keep
counting the holes until the project is finished!
Mary Beth
WIP:
Rocky Mountain Christmas by Marty Bell
Soon to start: MLI's The Wedding

kristi <jkl...@ipeg.com> wrote in message news:7m
7m53$q75$1...@news.cet.com...

[Tony Sedgwick]

I'm with you - I see holes!

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Deb Milner <dmilnerr...@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 10 Jul 1999 07:27:14 -0700, "kristi" <jkl...@ipeg.com> wrote:
>
> >Okay, am I the only weird one that sees HOLES and not threads when
stitching
> >on linen? Like Aida I see 4 holes for each cross stitch, and linen is
9
> >holes . I can't do the 2 thread thing. I just see holes better.
Anyone
> >else with me?
>

> While I stitch 2 over 2, I too am a "hole watcher". It's just easier
> for me...
>
>
> To reply in email, remove the words removethis
> from my address.

[Richard]

On Sat, 10 Jul 1999 07:27:14 -0700, "kristi" <jkl...@ipeg.com> wrote:

>Okay, am I the only weird one that sees HOLES and not threads when stitching
>on linen? Like Aida I see 4 holes for each cross stitch, and linen is 9
>holes . I can't do the 2 thread thing. I just see holes better. Anyone
>else with me?

>kristi

No, you are not weird, everyone sees holes. But when you start
stitching on a fresh piece of linen, you should take the time to find
the vertical thread. Use a magnifier if you have to. Starting next to
where a vertical thread crosses over the horizontal thread supports
the stitch, keeps it from slipping under the linen's threads and makes
the X look better. After you have started correctly you can go back to
looking at holes and all your stitches will thank you for it. :-)

Richard
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[Sara Gottlieb]

Thanks to everyone who wrote to me. I've attached the edited responses to
this message.

I ended up getting one of those magnifying lamps - a magnifier surrounded by
a 22-watt fluorescent bulb. It has helped A LOT, and I'm on my way with the
project. When I bring the piece out from behind the magnifier, I can't
believe I have made stitches so tiny (and I haven't even gotten to the
one-over-one part yet!)

Thanks again,