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Celtic Christmas
Hello all.
For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas. It will be my first Lavender and Lace. I have a question for someone who has done it or something simialr. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. Just wanted some input from other people. Thanks Bonnie Bryer |
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On 1/14/04 12:52 PM,"BBryer" posted:
For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas. It will be my first Lavender and Lace. Congrats, it's a beautiful piece. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. Probably the most common is to use the color that matches the beads. It looks more continuous that way. Don't do the beads til the end - they get handled less that way. And you can look at a couple of different methods for attaching them - going thru once, then back and surrounding with the thread, or going thru 2 directions - there are some illustrations on the web for attaching. You just want to be sure that the beads stand up, rather than looking like little donuts ;^) No time to give you web references right now, but I'll try to later, if someone else doesn't pop up with some. ellice |
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It's personal preference. If I were doing that piece, I'd probably match my
thread to the ground fabric or the color of ths stitched area surrounding the bead. I'd rather see the bead "floating" than to see the threads that are holding it down. Did that make sense? Bear in mind however, this is just my opinion. Why not attach a few beads on the outside edges of your fabric and see what appeals to YOU? "BBryer" wrote in message om... Hello all. For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas. It will be my first Lavender and Lace. I have a question for someone who has done it or something simialr. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. Just wanted some input from other people. Thanks Bonnie Bryer |
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1 attach with thread that matches the beads 2 thread that matches the ground fabric 3 Use an 'invisible thread' which is a nylon type thread , the best to be had (and the cheapest ) is from a fishing supply shop. I prefer to attach beads using a normal cross of two strands of thread - first 'leg' goes through the bead 2nd 'leg' is split and surrounds the bead to hold it snugly in place. Jan "BBryer" wrote in message om... Hello all. For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas. It will be my first Lavender and Lace. I have a question for someone who has done it or something simialr. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. Just wanted some input from other people. Thanks Bonnie Bryer |
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"BBryer" wrote in message om... Hello all. For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas. It will be my first Lavender and Lace. I have a question for someone who has done it or something simialr. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. I used a colour that matched the background fabric. In my case that was a sage green colour. My preference for stitching on beads is to do a full cross stitch through them so they stand up straight, not at an angle. Also, if you are stitching this on fabric of more than 14 stitches per inch, you might consider using petite beads as they fit better with the stitch size. Hope this helps, emerald |
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I don't like beads,so I am doing her without the beads- in green with silver
metallics. May also change the border and leave off the Noel or may not. As you can see, I was behaind the barn door when the good Lord gave out those following directions genes lolol kathy san antonio |
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On 14 Jan 2004 09:52:22 -0800, (BBryer) wrote:
What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. Just wanted some input from other people. Personally, I use either the fabric color (or as close as possible) or I use clear monofilament. I figure either way, any carryovers won't be noticeable unless they cross a bit of openwork, like an eyelet or a section of Hardanger. Jenn L. http://community.webshots.com/user/jaliace http://sewu9corn.blogspot.com Current projects: Simply Sensational January Calendar (Mill Hill) Lady of the Flag (Mirabilia) |
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Y'know this following directions thing is kinda interesting. I'm a real
stickler for following the "rules" (I even test highly on that behavior trait & value)... but when it comes to doing something creative (like sewing, quilting, painting, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, needlepointing) my general attitude is --- once you learn the technique, be creative!! SGC But for goodness-sake -- follow the rules of polite behavior, follow the rules of driving, ... you get the general idea! "Karen C - California" wrote in message ... In article , (Texasxsgal1) writes: As you can see, I was behaind the barn door when the good Lord gave out those following directions genes And I was in the south forty! You mean I'm not supposed to add BF and hologram thread to everything I see? Next you're gonna tell me that when the chart says 550, I'm not supposed to stitch it in blue. I don't do beads. Wherever possible, I substitute metallic braid. French knots if I need the bump, and XS if I just need the sparkle. An attitude that did not sit well with my late best friend, who apparently got in line twice for those following directions genes! (Which is why the Good Lord did not notice in inventory that there was one dose extra leftover.) -- Finished 12/14/03 -- Mermaid (Dimensions) WIP: Angel of Autumn, Calif Sampler, Holiday Snowglobe, Guide the Hands (2d one) Paralegal - Writer - Editor - Researcher http://hometown.aol.com/kmc528/KMC.html |
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For Christmas I received the pattern etc.. for L&L Celtic Christmas.
It will be my first Lavender and Lace. I have a question for someone who has done it or something simialr. What do I use to put the beads on. I asked at my LNS and she said either the backgournd colour or a colour that matches the beads. My poor CC has turned into a UFO. But she's about halfway finished. I made some changes when I started her. Changed the fabric color and size. Which meant I changed the beads to petite beads. I'm stitching her on an ivory colored linen. I had beaded her hair and most of the band above her head, when I decided that I didn't like the look of having the thread match the fabric. Started frogging beads, and changed to thread that matched the bead for the green and red beads, and thread that matched the fabric for the gold beads. Also using Petite Treasure Braid for the metallic gold thread. I really should work on her and get her off those scroll rods. I've got another project I'd like to use them on... Donna @ West Point |
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