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Needlepoint Rug
Even though I'm still working on the chart for my sampler (getting
closer), I'm looking ahead at new projects I'd like to do. Marc here (Needlemania) has been kind enough to give me the back issues of Stitcher's World magazines that have a series of panels for a rug that I want to do in needlepoint. Once again, thanks Marc! :-) Since I have too much time on my hands, I tend to spend lots of time window-shopping online for supplies on future projects, As in cross stitch, most of the needlepointing I've done up till now (and been a very long time) has been from kits, and this has proved to be harder than expected. Since I know there are at least a few needlepointers here, I was hoping you could help me with some questions. First, I'm having a hard time finding canvas big enough--at minimum 48" square. The instructions say you can do the rug either in separate panels, as they're given out in each issue, or stitch it all as one rug. Being the masochist that I am (LOL), I thought I'd like to do it as one whole piece. But it seems almost impossible to find canvas that big. Heck, I had a hard enough time finding blank canvas anywhere; though tons of places with painted canvases. Can anyone tell me if you've found a place with a large selection in sizes of blank canvas? Second, I'm debating on the type of yarn. For needlepointing, the instructions list color numbers for DMC tapestry yarn. Is there much difference between DMC's tapestry and their Medici? I know there are some differences, but I'm wondering if one would be better for a rug than the other. As with the canvas, I'm having a hard time finding someone who sells a large selection of either. Quite a few places that carry the tapestry yarn don't have all the colors listed for this rug. And I'm finding that a few of the tapestry colors don't seem to have an equivalent in Medici. Why is that? I'm still looking for conversion charts. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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On 2004-05-01 23:19:26 -0500, Suzanne said:
Even though I'm still working on the chart for my sampler (getting closer), I'm looking ahead at new projects I'd like to do. Marc here (Needlemania) has been kind enough to give me the back issues of Stitcher's World magazines that have a series of panels for a rug that I want to do in needlepoint. Once again, thanks Marc! :-) Since I have too much time on my hands, I tend to spend lots of time window-shopping online for supplies on future projects, As in cross stitch, most of the needlepointing I've done up till now (and been a very long time) has been from kits, and this has proved to be harder than expected. Since I know there are at least a few needlepointers here, I was hoping you could help me with some questions. First, I'm having a hard time finding canvas big enough--at minimum 48" square. The instructions say you can do the rug either in separate panels, as they're given out in each issue, or stitch it all as one rug. Being the masochist that I am (LOL), I thought I'd like to do it as one whole piece. But it seems almost impossible to find canvas that big. Heck, I had a hard enough time finding blank canvas anywhere; though tons of places with painted canvases. Can anyone tell me if you've found a place with a large selection in sizes of blank canvas? Second, I'm debating on the type of yarn. For needlepointing, the instructions list color numbers for DMC tapestry yarn. Is there much difference between DMC's tapestry and their Medici? I know there are some differences, but I'm wondering if one would be better for a rug than the other. As with the canvas, I'm having a hard time finding someone who sells a large selection of either. Quite a few places that carry the tapestry yarn don't have all the colors listed for this rug. And I'm finding that a few of the tapestry colors don't seem to have an equivalent in Medici. Why is that? I'm still looking for conversion charts. I know it looks funny for me to be replying to my own post, but I just remembered another couple questions I wanted to ask. Do you think it would be better to work the rug in panels rather than one whole piece? Are there other yarns you would recommend over DMC? I know there are other yarns out there, but I'm not really familiar with any of them. TIA! :-) -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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Hi Suzanne!
I work in a LNS, but don't claim to be an expert, however I am willing to share what I do know. First of all, most bolts of blank canvas run between 40 and 54 inches wide depending on manufacturer, color and count. I am reasonably sure that the rug you want to do is going to be a 10 or 12 count. I am not in the shop today and cannot remember off the top of my head what width those bolts run. It might not be possible to do it in one piece. As blank canvas goes these counts are not that big a seller. We are probably one of the better stocked shops in our region and as far as I know we are the only ones that even stock them in those counts and we only stock white. Secondly, yes there is a difference in DMC Tapestry wool and Medici. Medici is a lot thinner than Tapestry. According to my Thread Thesaurus, a must have IMHO, 1 strand of Tapestry is equivalent 4 strands of Medici. I couldn't find the Paterna Sheena mentioned so cannot do a comparison. Also, Tapestry is offered in 460 colors, Medici is only available in 180. Candy "Suzanne" wrote in message news:200405012319261575%suzette40@comcastcrossnets titch... Even though I'm still working on the chart for my sampler (getting closer), I'm looking ahead at new projects I'd like to do. Marc here (Needlemania) has been kind enough to give me the back issues of Stitcher's World magazines that have a series of panels for a rug that I want to do in needlepoint. Once again, thanks Marc! :-) Since I have too much time on my hands, I tend to spend lots of time window-shopping online for supplies on future projects, As in cross stitch, most of the needlepointing I've done up till now (and been a very long time) has been from kits, and this has proved to be harder than expected. Since I know there are at least a few needlepointers here, I was hoping you could help me with some questions. First, I'm having a hard time finding canvas big enough--at minimum 48" square. The instructions say you can do the rug either in separate panels, as they're given out in each issue, or stitch it all as one rug. Being the masochist that I am (LOL), I thought I'd like to do it as one whole piece. But it seems almost impossible to find canvas that big. Heck, I had a hard enough time finding blank canvas anywhere; though tons of places with painted canvases. Can anyone tell me if you've found a place with a large selection in sizes of blank canvas? Second, I'm debating on the type of yarn. For needlepointing, the instructions list color numbers for DMC tapestry yarn. Is there much difference between DMC's tapestry and their Medici? I know there are some differences, but I'm wondering if one would be better for a rug than the other. As with the canvas, I'm having a hard time finding someone who sells a large selection of either. Quite a few places that carry the tapestry yarn don't have all the colors listed for this rug. And I'm finding that a few of the tapestry colors don't seem to have an equivalent in Medici. Why is that? I'm still looking for conversion charts. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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I think Sheena was thinking of Paternayan 3 strand tapestry wool. I've used
it many times and find it works up beautifully and lasts forever. Lucille "CANDY CORRIGAN" wrote in message ... Hi Suzanne! I work in a LNS, but don't claim to be an expert, however I am willing to share what I do know. First of all, most bolts of blank canvas run between 40 and 54 inches wide depending on manufacturer, color and count. I am reasonably sure that the rug you want to do is going to be a 10 or 12 count. I am not in the shop today and cannot remember off the top of my head what width those bolts run. It might not be possible to do it in one piece. As blank canvas goes these counts are not that big a seller. We are probably one of the better stocked shops in our region and as far as I know we are the only ones that even stock them in those counts and we only stock white. Secondly, yes there is a difference in DMC Tapestry wool and Medici. Medici is a lot thinner than Tapestry. According to my Thread Thesaurus, a must have IMHO, 1 strand of Tapestry is equivalent 4 strands of Medici. I couldn't find the Paterna Sheena mentioned so cannot do a comparison. Also, Tapestry is offered in 460 colors, Medici is only available in 180. Candy "Suzanne" wrote in message news:200405012319261575%suzette40@comcastcrossnets titch... Even though I'm still working on the chart for my sampler (getting closer), I'm looking ahead at new projects I'd like to do. Marc here (Needlemania) has been kind enough to give me the back issues of Stitcher's World magazines that have a series of panels for a rug that I want to do in needlepoint. Once again, thanks Marc! :-) Since I have too much time on my hands, I tend to spend lots of time window-shopping online for supplies on future projects, As in cross stitch, most of the needlepointing I've done up till now (and been a very long time) has been from kits, and this has proved to be harder than expected. Since I know there are at least a few needlepointers here, I was hoping you could help me with some questions. First, I'm having a hard time finding canvas big enough--at minimum 48" square. The instructions say you can do the rug either in separate panels, as they're given out in each issue, or stitch it all as one rug. Being the masochist that I am (LOL), I thought I'd like to do it as one whole piece. But it seems almost impossible to find canvas that big. Heck, I had a hard enough time finding blank canvas anywhere; though tons of places with painted canvases. Can anyone tell me if you've found a place with a large selection in sizes of blank canvas? Second, I'm debating on the type of yarn. For needlepointing, the instructions list color numbers for DMC tapestry yarn. Is there much difference between DMC's tapestry and their Medici? I know there are some differences, but I'm wondering if one would be better for a rug than the other. As with the canvas, I'm having a hard time finding someone who sells a large selection of either. Quite a few places that carry the tapestry yarn don't have all the colors listed for this rug. And I'm finding that a few of the tapestry colors don't seem to have an equivalent in Medici. Why is that? I'm still looking for conversion charts. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishment. |
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As far as I recall, many large needlepoint rugs are pieced rather than worked
as one piece. It seems to me I read instructions at one time that the piecing should be done so that a wide length falls in the centre, and a second length is split and basted into place at either side, with the overlap between canvases preferably placed on borders or vertical lines. The two layers of canvas are needlepointed together as one to hold them. Dora Suzanne snetstitch Even though I'm still working on the chart for my sampler (getting closer), I'm looking ahead at new projects I'd like to do. Marc here (Needlemania) has been kind enough to give me the back issues of Stitcher's World magazines that have a series of panels for a rug that I want to do in needlepoint. Once again, thanks Marc! :-) Since I have too much time on my hands, I tend to spend lots of time window-shopping online for supplies on future projects, As in cross stitch, most of the needlepointing I've done up till now (and been a very long time) has been from kits, and this has proved to be harder than expected. Since I know there are at least a few needlepointers here, I was hoping you could help me with some questions. First, I'm having a hard time finding canvas big enough--at minimum 48" square. The instructions say you can do the rug either in separate panels, as they're given out in each issue, or stitch it all as one rug. Being the masochist that I am (LOL), I thought I'd like to do it as one whole piece. But it seems almost impossible to find canvas that big. Heck, I had a hard enough time finding blank canvas anywhere; though tons of places with painted canvases. Can anyone tell me if you've found a place with a large selection in sizes of blank canvas? Second, I'm debating on the type of yarn. For needlepointing, the instructions list color numbers for DMC tapestry yarn. Is there much difference between DMC's tapestry and their Medici? I know there are some differences, but I'm wondering if one would be better for a rug than the other. As with the canvas, I'm having a hard time finding someone who sells a large selection of either. Quite a few places that carry the tapestry yarn don't have all the colors listed for this rug. And I'm finding that a few of the tapestry colors don't seem to have an equivalent in Medici. Why is that? I'm still looking for conversion charts. -- Suze Cat hair? That's just an embellishmen |
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I know it looks funny for me to be replying to my own post, but I just remembered another couple questions I wanted to ask. Do you think it would be better to work the rug in panels rather than one whole piece? Are there other yarns you would recommend over DMC? I know there are other yarns out there, but I'm not really familiar with any of them. TIA! :-) Paternayan, as others have suggested, is a great wool, sturdy and in beautiful colours. Try http://www.threadneedlestreet.com/ for canvas. Denise is also a great source of information and advice. Here is an article that tells you how to finish the rug...once you are through stitching! http://www.needlearts.com/articles/a...rticle_12.html And Erica Wilson has a video out where she demonstrates how to make a rug, among other things. lara -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/needlepoint_etc/ http://www.digitalstoryteller.com/BT...ey/index.shtml Photographer - editor - writer |
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In article 200405012319261575%suzette40@comcastcrossnetstitc h, Suzanne
wrote: I forgot to mention, one of the stitchers in our yahoo group has done a rug and has posted a picture of it on the site. lara -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/needlepoint_etc/ http://www.digitalstoryteller.com/BT...ey/index.shtml Photographer - editor - writer |
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Dora,
I was reading through the posts and I will stop here and reply on yours. This is how I do my rugs. This gives you 100 inches wide which is pretty good when you piece the canvas together BEFORE you stitch as opposed to after. This is how my rugs are done. If you want it wider, patch 3 or 4 or even 5 strips together. Be sure to get the gold line cut off.... It is thicker than the rest of the canvas. |
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