On 12/11/08 12:12 PM, "Mary" wrote:

Have you considered filling in the curtains area with a normal thread
to get the coverage, and then using the VeryVelvet on top? You might
give that a try, and see about going every other stitch hole to get
the fuzzies you want without it being too thick or heavy.

That's an idea. My questions a
What mesh size is the canvas? And did you get the regular size Very Velvet,
or the Petite VV?

IME, the coverage is usually good with the Very Velvet - but you have to be
careful of pulling it too much, as it will kind of snap of (the tube just
separates). Also, be sure that the needle is opening the hole to get it
through.

Have you only tried tent/basketweave kind of stitches? You could use the VV
intermittently for texture and do more dense, focal kind of stitches with
it, so the curtains would look like a pattern. Even some simple Byzantine
or Cashmere stitch blocks. Or you could do some circular Rhodes stitche
http://www.needlepoint.org/StitchOfT...h/2008/apr.php

here and there, then fill in w/ a more standard.

Also, there is a combination XS, sometimes called a double-straight cross -
you could try this.
http://www.needlepoint.org/StitchOfT...2001/01-03.php

This ANG site has a lot of stitches. IME, things like a Rice or Smyrna
could get very bulky with VV. You could look at doing something like a
Milanese variation, or a Hungarian cross, and use the VV as one layer, then
use a different thread to ensure good coverage for the other layers - even a
silk w/ enough strands, or perle cotton, or something like burmilama.

Good luck. There are lots of references out there - you may have to do some
doodling. You might also check out the Rainbow Gallery website, John has
listed some stitches and techniques for using their various threads.

Happy stitchin'
ellice