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Two sided cross stitch
Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts
book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise |
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Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. Thanks for the info. I had *never* heard of this. Guess it shows I don't know as much as I thought. Thanks for the help. Now I have to try it. Denise |
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I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for.
Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic
Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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try here
http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx1.html http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx2.html http://www.angolostefania.it/revxs.php Jan "Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message ... I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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I tried doing this stitch and although didn't find it particularly difficult
to follow I would very much like to see the difference in this method and the one you're talking about so please post it when you can. I definitely can see where it would be very useful, especially for something like a fingertip towel when the back should look as neat as possible. Lucille "Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message ... I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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Yes, the Blossom ones are not the same in reverse.
Another gal emails me. You got the one, and I'll repeat: http://www.angolostefania.it/revxs.php This makes a perfect reversible cross stitch and eliminates double stitching on the front. Dianne Jan Lennie wrote: try here http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx1.html http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx2.html http://www.angolostefania.it/revxs.php Jan "Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message ... I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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Now I'm definitely confused. The first two from Blossoms do show a vertical
or square stitch on the back, but the third that appears on Stefania's site looks identical to what Sheena showed from Classic Stitches. Am I missing something? Lucille "Jan Lennie" wrote in message ... try here http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx1.html http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx2.html http://www.angolostefania.it/revxs.php Jan "Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message ... I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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I couldn't follow Classic Stitches directions, and it appeared there
were two many double stitches. I thought their directions were poor. I couldn't have learned from them. That's what I was getting at. Since I couldn't understand them, I felt the original poster ought to be given a site where the directions were more clear. And I noticed that other sites gave "incorrect" directions. I couldn't tell whether Classic Stitches was correct or not. Dianne Lucille wrote: Now I'm definitely confused. The first two from Blossoms do show a vertical or square stitch on the back, but the third that appears on Stefania's site looks identical to what Sheena showed from Classic Stitches. Am I missing something? Lucille "Jan Lennie" wrote in message ... try here http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx1.html http://members.aol.com/hblossomxs/reverx2.html http://www.angolostefania.it/revxs.php Jan "Dianne Lewandowski" wrote in message ... I did some other googling, and it appeared to me that the Classic Stitches way (again, not easy to follow at all) was similar to those which also creates a vertical stitch on the back (as well as a cross) and also a square stitch on the back. That's what I meant by "correct" and "incorrect". I learned from Dillmont and had clear directions on my site, which I then gave the pages to Stefania. But darned if I can find a link! I don't remember having double stitches on the front. I'll have to go look that up again. Dianne Lucretia Borgia wrote: I saw your post, but this is not the directions I'm looking for. Further, I didn't find the directions at Classic Stitches to be easy to follow at all. Dianne I used the Classic Stitches method and had a perfect cross on both sides. I am sure I do not understand what you mean by 'correct' or 'incorrect' in this context. Lucretia Borgia wrote: I'm trying to find Stefania's site where the "correct" method of reversible cross stitch is shown. Some of these methods don't produce a perfect cross stitch on both sides. No, it's not black work. There actually is a reversible (two-sided) cross stitch. I'll do some more searching and see what I can come up with. Dianne It's in the classic stitches glossary. wrote: Hi all - I usually lurk, but today I received my Keepsake Needlearts book. In the snips area it states * Two-sided cross stitch looks exactly the same on the back and front of the fabric. Use it to work monograms and borders where both sides of the item are visible... This stitch uses up more thread than ordinary cross stitch.* My question are they talking about blackwork or regular cross stitch. If they are talking about regular cross stitch how do you do it? And do you know any web sites showing it? Thank-you in advance - Denise -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com -- "The Journal of Needlework" - The E-zine for All Needleworkers http://journal.heritageshoppe.com |
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