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Strands of Floss
Hello, My name is Theresa. I've been lurking for 6 weeks or so. Thought I'd
drop a line and get some tips at the same time. I'm new to cross stitching. Years ago, I did quite a little bit of stamped linen surface embroidery. I found a set of pillowcases that had been hanging around for a while and decided to finish them. That was the initial steps to what now seems almost like an obsession. I'm trying to pace myself. I started with some bookmarks, on to finger towels, and now I'm right in the middle of Donna Kooler's "Celebrate" sampler. I have really high expectations and I've been collecting Paula Vaughan and Teresa Wentzler! My question is this - While you are working a piece what do you with partial strands. I've been using the single strand doubled and through the loop to start a color.. It has made a big difference in the neatness of the back. But right now, I have a wad of strands. i.e. 2 strands left on the length of white, 4 strands left on the yellow, 1 strand of red,light gray, dark gray, light medium and dark blue, etc, I don't want to toss them because the colors are used again in another section of the sampler. There has to be a better way. Any tips? |
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