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These haemostat clamps where at a premium when I was in 'the Mob' medical
dept. . One of my jobs was inventory and they where always missing to either fishermen/women or needleworkers !!!! Jan "Ellice" wrote in message ... On 1/7/04 6:21 AM,"Fred" posted: Yes I'm using 14ct canvas. What and where did you get the hemostat clamp? Ah, the old medical education days come in handy! But, my aunt who is a retired surgeon still has stuff from the office. And I got mine ages back - don't actually use them much as a paramedic in the bus ;^) It's probably better than the pair of vice-grip pliers that I'm using for pulling the needle out of tough spots. I've seen some nice little ones that cost about $6 made for needlework - they come in a curved tip and a straight tip. I forget the brand - but they're the company that makes the inexpensive, colored handle scissors. If you can't find them locally - I'd be happy to get a set for you (on sale right now). Also, Rainbow gallery has a new little gadget, needle-puller thing. It's a little clip with a magnet (you can clip to your scissors if you like) and mating to the magnet is another little magnet topping a plastic tube. You pull the mag/tube piece from the clip, and slide the tube over the tip of your needle, then grip it, squeezing the tube, like a sleeve, and pull thru. It works pretty well also. I think you can see it on the Rainbow Gallery website. I'm sure the hemostats, or stitch version clamp would work much better. I use mine a lot when doing canvas work. Seems especially worthy when stitching with perle cotton, or basketweave. I thought basketweave was only used to lessen distortion. With my fabric mounts there is very little if any distortion in the canvas when I'm finished. Well, the anti-distortion thing is one reason. But, with your mounts I understand that's not an issue. Personally, I don't usually have much distortion with my canvas work as long as it's framed up when I stitch. Not sure why one would use the basketweave for designs that are touched a lot. Wear and tear would be on the front side not the back - no? Anything like upholstery - foot stools, chair cushions - the extra coverage on the back helps the entire piece wear better. I guess it's like having a good heavy fabric, vs a lighter weight one. Interesting enough I know a chap that buries his threads on the diagonal versus vertical or horizontal. It is a lot easier and looks great, i.e. no funny diagonal lines on the front as some people claim would happen. Y'know, before I "knew better" I did this. Felt like an idiot at some class when the instructor made one of those "obviously everyone will put their waste knot HORIZONTALLY out to the left" - wasn't obvious to me ;^) But, I will tell you - I have actually seen the line, bump, zipper on some pieces. Even saw it on one of my own when I did the waste knot so it ended up buried on a diagonal. I was not a happy camper - the stitching was basketweave/tent done in Felicity's Garden - wool/silk blend - midnight blue. Sometimes it just depends on the stitch. I've seen it on enough tent stitch pieces to be wary, and just go with the horizontal, or vertical. With some other stitches, that may be the only option, or it just doesn't show. I'm glad for your friend that it works out. Now I'm such a nut I do the little hidden stitch to lock the thread under when I come in to start - and it helps with the direction of the first visible stitch so it doesn't look pulled. And in a class with Vima, she taught me finally how to thread perle cotton (the only thing I don't need a needle threader for) and how to end with a flat knot. When I took a judging class, they actually did talk about the diagonal line showing - it's one of those details that people judging NP will note. I'm sure your piece is really nice - looking forward to seeing it. LMK if you want me to pick up some clamps for you - they're much easier on the hands, and the needles. ellice |
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In article , Joan Erickson
writes: They say it's supposed to be warmer this weekend. I'm ready! Joan, you and Fred are welcome to my house, where it's warmer than where you are. I'm looking to refugee someplace warmer than here. I'm sure I have enough frequent flyer miles to get to the Southern Hemisphere. -- 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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Hi Ellice,
Thanks for the info on the clamp/puller. I will see what there is around here. I have a few old knives/scalpels and tweezers that I got from a doctor and find them really good for cutting stitches if I have made an error in judgment(men don't make mistakes)LOL. Some doctors are *very* reluctant to give or sell old medical tools. I think that with regards to burying threads on the back that if you bury under a true continental stitch there is no problem be it vertical, horizontal or diagonal. At least not on my stuff. If one tried it under a bunch of half cross stitches (which are not a series of continental stitches) it might be a different story. Fred http://www.stitchaway.com If you are on thin ice you might as well dance! W.I.P. - "Fiddler on the Roof". W.I.L., "Romantic Venice", "Ocean Princess", "Southwest Charm", "Rainbow Trail", "Indian Pottery", "One Earth", "Spirit of the Full Moon" and "+?", "+?", "+?". "Ellice" wrote in message ... On 1/7/04 6:21 AM,"Fred" posted: Yes I'm using 14ct canvas. What and where did you get the hemostat clamp? Ah, the old medical education days come in handy! But, my aunt who is a retired surgeon still has stuff from the office. And I got mine ages back - don't actually use them much as a paramedic in the bus ;^) It's probably better than the pair of vice-grip pliers that I'm using for pulling the needle out of tough spots. I've seen some nice little ones that cost about $6 made for needlework - they come in a curved tip and a straight tip. I forget the brand - but they're the company that makes the inexpensive, colored handle scissors. If you can't find them locally - I'd be happy to get a set for you (on sale right now). Also, Rainbow gallery has a new little gadget, needle-puller thing. It's a little clip with a magnet (you can clip to your scissors if you like) and mating to the magnet is another little magnet topping a plastic tube. You pull the mag/tube piece from the clip, and slide the tube over the tip of your needle, then grip it, squeezing the tube, like a sleeve, and pull thru. It works pretty well also. I think you can see it on the Rainbow Gallery website. I'm sure the hemostats, or stitch version clamp would work much better. I use mine a lot when doing canvas work. Seems especially worthy when stitching with perle cotton, or basketweave. I thought basketweave was only used to lessen distortion. With my fabric mounts there is very little if any distortion in the canvas when I'm finished. Well, the anti-distortion thing is one reason. But, with your mounts I understand that's not an issue. Personally, I don't usually have much distortion with my canvas work as long as it's framed up when I stitch. Not sure why one would use the basketweave for designs that are touched a lot. Wear and tear would be on the front side not the back - no? Anything like upholstery - foot stools, chair cushions - the extra coverage on the back helps the entire piece wear better. I guess it's like having a good heavy fabric, vs a lighter weight one. Interesting enough I know a chap that buries his threads on the diagonal versus vertical or horizontal. It is a lot easier and looks great, i.e. no funny diagonal lines on the front as some people claim would happen. Y'know, before I "knew better" I did this. Felt like an idiot at some class when the instructor made one of those "obviously everyone will put their waste knot HORIZONTALLY out to the left" - wasn't obvious to me ;^) But, I will tell you - I have actually seen the line, bump, zipper on some pieces. Even saw it on one of my own when I did the waste knot so it ended up buried on a diagonal. I was not a happy camper - the stitching was basketweave/tent done in Felicity's Garden - wool/silk blend - midnight blue. Sometimes it just depends on the stitch. I've seen it on enough tent stitch pieces to be wary, and just go with the horizontal, or vertical. With some other stitches, that may be the only option, or it just doesn't show. I'm glad for your friend that it works out. Now I'm such a nut I do the little hidden stitch to lock the thread under when I come in to start - and it helps with the direction of the first visible stitch so it doesn't look pulled. And in a class with Vima, she taught me finally how to thread perle cotton (the only thing I don't need a needle threader for) and how to end with a flat knot. When I took a judging class, they actually did talk about the diagonal line showing - it's one of those details that people judging NP will note. I'm sure your piece is really nice - looking forward to seeing it. LMK if you want me to pick up some clamps for you - they're much easier on the hands, and the needles. ellice |
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On 1/8/04 4:56 AM,"Fred" posted:
Hi Ellice, Thanks for the info on the clamp/puller. I will see what there is around here. I have a few old knives/scalpels and tweezers that I got from a doctor and find them really good for cutting stitches if I have made an error in judgment(men don't make mistakes)LOL. Some doctors are *very* reluctant to give or sell old medical tools. Yup, I understand about the old medical tools. I'm always saving the "disposable" scissors from some of our kits. Hmm, hadn't thought of the scalpel for cutting stitches - it could work. I do have a medical staple puller - good for some things. We use a bunch of dental tools in doing frame making, and repairs. I think that with regards to burying threads on the back that if you bury under a true continental stitch there is no problem be it vertical, horizontal or diagonal. At least not on my stuff. If one tried it under a bunch of half cross stitches (which are not a series of continental stitches) it might be a different story. I dunno - like I said - I actually saw the line in one piece of mine, and it bugged me. But, it was pretty tight basketweave with some tent. Whatever works for you - as long as you're happy - that's what counts! LMK if you need me to get you a clamp thing! It'd be fun sending it thru the post. I can have it sent right from the shop - no tax! ellice |
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Karen C - California wrote:
Joan, you and Fred are welcome to my house, where it's warmer than where you are. I'm looking to refugee someplace warmer than here. I'm sure I have enough frequent flyer miles to get to the Southern Hemisphere. Someday, Karen! I'll get there someday! -- Joan See my first-ever design he http://www.heritageshoppe.com/joan.jpg "Stitch when you are young and poor, frame when you are old and rich." - Elizabeth's (rctn'r) sister's MIL (Barbara Marr) |
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In article , Joan Erickson
writes: Joan, you and Fred are welcome to my house, where it's warmer than where you are. I'm looking to refugee someplace warmer than here. I'm sure I have enough frequent flyer miles to get to the Southern Hemisphere. Someday, Karen! I'll get there someday! Yeah, but how often will you have the opportunity to get here with *Fred*! -- 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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I can see it all now - Seven little girls sitting in the backseat with Fred
My head swimeth!LOL Fred http://www.stitchaway.com If you are on thin ice you might as well dance! W.I.P. - "Fiddler on the Roof". W.I.L., "Romantic Venice", "Ocean Princess", "Southwest Charm", "Rainbow Trail", "Indian Pottery", "One Earth", "Spirit of the Full Moon" and "+?", "+?", "+?". "Karen C - California" wrote in message ... In article , Joan Erickson writes: Joan, you and Fred are welcome to my house, where it's warmer than where you are. I'm looking to refugee someplace warmer than here. I'm sure I have enough frequent flyer miles to get to the Southern Hemisphere. Someday, Karen! I'll get there someday! Yeah, but how often will you have the opportunity to get here with *Fred*! -- 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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Fred wrote:
I can see it all now - Seven little girls sitting in the backseat with Fred My head swimeth!LOL Hmmmm. Am I missing something? Where do the other 5 girls come from? Or are you remembering something from your past, Fred? snicker -- Joan See my first-ever design he http://www.heritageshoppe.com/joan.jpg "Stitch when you are young and poor, frame when you are old and rich." - Elizabeth's (rctn'r) sister's MIL (Barbara Marr) |
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Joan Erickson had some very interesting
things to say about Mini LNS Rant: Fred wrote: I can see it all now - Seven little girls sitting in the backseat with Fred My head swimeth!LOL Hmmmm. Am I missing something? Where do the other 5 girls come from? Or are you remembering something from your past, Fred? snicker Do we *really* want to go there? :-) -- "The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL |
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Fred wrote:
I can see it all now - Seven little girls sitting in the backseat with Fred My head swimeth!LOL Hmmmm. Am I missing something? Where do the other 5 girls come from? Or are you remembering something from your past, Fred? snicker Do we *really* want to go there? :-) IIRC, it was a pop song back when I was a tiny child in England, and went something like "Seven little girls, sittin' in the back seat, huggin' and a-kissin' with Fred." Olwyn Mary in New Orleans. |
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