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Fred wrote:
Hi Norma, Now for the epologue, Yesterday morning my DW gives me a lesson in central cost accounting finger style.... Thumb - At least 3 hours of my time wasted. Now that is debateable! Finger - 1. Cost of at least 3 gallons of gas. Finger - 2. Cost of at least 3 hours depreciation of the vehicle. Finger - 3. Cost of at least 3 hours wear and tear on the motor and transmission of the vehicle. Finger - 4. Cost of at least 3 hours wear and tear on the tires. Okay, tell me, Freddy my boy, why did you put all that wear and tear on your vehicle when you have such a cute "little" puppy that needed some exercise?????????? I'm sure *he* wouldn't have minded that little bit of fussy weather! ;-) -- 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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On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 23:52:07 -0600, "Fred" wrote:
you had remembered the pizza, you could tell your wife you got off cheap... When one suddenly comes on snow drifts that are over 18" deep without a 4x4 one justs mutters a few hail marthas, closes one's eyes and hopes for devine deliverance. Pizza is the last thing on one's mind.LOL Lightweight........nothing less than 24" drifts can excuse the lack of the pizza..... -- Deb WIP: How Great Thou Art (Leisure Arts Greatest Hymns II) |
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Hi Anne,
I'm needlepointing a fiddler on the roof design on canvas. Needlepoint (true continental stitches) is using up a lot of perle cotton #3. IIRC Basketweave stitches would even use a lot more. Not sure if a true continental stitch takes as much floss as a cross stitch or not. It probably does because it is thicker floss. This project has been a pain since day one. The only redeeming thing is that I stopped using a size 20 needle as it was almost impossible to get it and the perle cotton under some stitches on the back side when finishing a row or color and I learned how to thread a size 22 needle with the #3 perle in the twinkling of an eye. The smaller needle is wayyyyyyyy easier to get under the stitches on the back side. 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 "+?", "+?", "+?". "Anne Tuchscherer" wrote in message s.com... I just have one question. What are you stitching that you were able to use an entire skein of perle floss in one day? Even when I spend an entire day stitching hardanger I think I would be hard pressed to use that much floss. I think it's a good thing I don't live as close to my LNS as you live to yours otherwise I would have a whole lot more stash. It's bad enough that I can arrange my drive home from work to go right past my LNS and not have to go out of my way. Anne (in Ellicott City, MD) |
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That pampered buddy bear of mine? Surely you jest!!!LOL
Momma was baking and Chilkoot wasn't about to leave the kitchen with all those sweet smells wafting about. All kidding aside, I don't have the mushing booties for him and in this cold weather as he sweats from his paws it builds up ice between his toes. Without booties he wouldn't last a mile and he would have been sitting on the sled and I would have been pulling it. Been there done that!! 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 "+?", "+?", "+?". "Joan Erickson" wrote in message ... Okay, tell me, Freddy my boy, why did you put all that wear and tear on your vehicle when you have such a cute "little" puppy that needed some exercise?????????? I'm sure *he* wouldn't have minded that little bit of fussy weather! ;-) -- 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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Fred wrote:
That pampered buddy bear of mine? Surely you jest!!!LOL Momma was baking and Chilkoot wasn't about to leave the kitchen with all those sweet smells wafting about. Ah, so he *does* know on which side his bread is buttered!!! All kidding aside, I don't have the mushing booties for him and in this cold weather as he sweats from his paws it builds up ice between his toes. Without booties he wouldn't last a mile and he would have been sitting on the sled and I would have been pulling it. Been there done that!! Well, as long as you have a *good* reason, I guess I'll let it pass! Staying warm up there? It's a little warmer here--actually 5 above zero right now! Yesterday was darned cold, though! -- 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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On 1/6/04 3:14 AM,"Fred" posted:
Hi Anne, I'm needlepointing a fiddler on the roof design on canvas. Needlepoint (true continental stitches) is using up a lot of perle cotton #3. IIRC Basketweave stitches would even use a lot more. Not sure if a true continental stitch takes as much floss as a cross stitch or not. It probably does because it is thicker floss. Basketweave definitely does eat up the thread. But it holds so well - worth it if it's going to get a lot of touchy, feely use. I stopped using a size 20 needle as it was almost impossible to get it and the perle cotton under some stitches on the back side when finishing a row or color and I learned how to thread a size 22 needle with the #3 perle in the twinkling of an eye. The smaller needle is wayyyyyyyy easier to get under the stitches on the back side. I use a Tapestry 22 petite needle - John James makes them. Really nice, the eye is large enough for most threads, but the needle is a little shorter, and I find it really comfy. Of course, this may be as I'm usually using 26 petites, so when I switch to canvas the shorter needle is better for me. But, I also use a hemostat (clamp) for pulling needles thru the back of the stitching when ending a thread. And believe me, it's sometimes very snug getting thru some basket weave. Are you working on 14 ct? I usually use Perle 5 on 18 ct, so that's just a curiousity question. ellice |
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Hey Joan,
We had -42º wind chills for a few nights and that can really stiffen your knickers!LOL It is supposed to warm up to -22º for a few days. I guess we can thank global warming for that. I'll take a snorting Colorado Low with snow any time versus these darn low temps. 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 "+?", "+?", "+?". "Joan Erickson" wrote in message ... Fred wrote: That pampered buddy bear of mine? Surely you jest!!!LOL Momma was baking and Chilkoot wasn't about to leave the kitchen with all those sweet smells wafting about. Ah, so he *does* know on which side his bread is buttered!!! All kidding aside, I don't have the mushing booties for him and in this cold weather as he sweats from his paws it builds up ice between his toes. Without booties he wouldn't last a mile and he would have been sitting on the sled and I would have been pulling it. Been there done that!! Well, as long as you have a *good* reason, I guess I'll let it pass! Staying warm up there? It's a little warmer here--actually 5 above zero right now! Yesterday was darned cold, though! -- 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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Hi Ellice,
Yes I'm using 14ct canvas. What and where did you get the hemostat clamp? It's probably better than the pair of vice-grip pliers that I'm using for pulling the needle out of tough spots. 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. 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? 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. 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 1/6/04 3:14 AM,"Fred" posted: Basketweave definitely does eat up the thread. But it holds so well - worth it if it's going to get a lot of touchy, feely use. I use a Tapestry 22 petite needle - John James makes them. Really nice, the eye is large enough for most threads, but the needle is a little shorter, and I find it really comfy. Of course, this may be as I'm usually using 26 petites, so when I switch to canvas the shorter needle is better for me. But, I also use a hemostat (clamp) for pulling needles thru the back of the stitching when ending a thread. And believe me, it's sometimes very snug getting thru some basket weave. Are you working on 14 ct? I usually use Perle 5 on 18 ct, so that's just a curiousity question. ellice |
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Fred wrote:
Hey Joan, We had -42º wind chills for a few nights and that can really stiffen your knickers!LOL It is supposed to warm up to -22º for a few days. I guess we can thank global warming for that. I'll take a snorting Colorado Low with snow any time versus these darn low temps. I'm with you on that, Fred! They say it's supposed to be warmer this weekend. I'm ready! -- 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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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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