If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Celestial Dragon -- how much floss
Hi.
I'm getting my ducks in a row to undertake TW's Celestial Dragon. Does anyone have any idea how much floss I'll need -- I'll be working it on 28 count, just like the directions state. I'm particularly concerned about the metallics, since I'll likely have to order. And I don't remember seeing a count how many beads listed in the instructions. Do I count those off the chart, or does anyone know the number? One last thing, when using two strands of different color, do I just let them twist anywhich way? I do railroad, so my stickes are pretty flat, but my intuition tells me that I wouldn't want the color oriented the exact same way on every stitch, but to let the natural twist let them randomly orient themselves however they want to. I've never worked with two colors at once, but I have done a color and a blending filament, and that's how it tended to work. Thanks! --Danny |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Celestial Dragon -- how much floss
On the amount of thread - I've yet to do a TW where I needed more than
one skein per color. I haven't done this particular pattern, but she uses so many colors that I never ran out that I remember. When using a blended thread, I let the colors flow the way they want. I do make sure the threads lay side-by-side on top of the fabric to get a smooth X, but which color is where doesn't matter. Just my humble opinion. On Wed, 2 Apr 2014 14:56:41 -0700 (PDT), Danny Breidenbach wrote: Hi. I'm getting my ducks in a row to undertake TW's Celestial Dragon. Does anyone have any idea how much floss I'll need -- I'll be working it on 28 count, just like the directions state. I'm particularly concerned about the metallics, since I'll likely have to order. And I don't remember seeing a count how many beads listed in the instructions. Do I count those off the chart, or does anyone know the number? One last thing, when using two strands of different color, do I just let them twist anywhich way? I do railroad, so my stickes are pretty flat, but my intuition tells me that I wouldn't want the color oriented the exact same way on every stitch, but to let the natural twist let them randomly orient themselves however they want to. I've never worked with two colors at once, but I have done a color and a blending filament, and that's how it tended to work. Thanks! --Danny |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Celestial headsup | Butterflywings | Quilting | 0 | January 30th 08 08:05 PM |
Celestial Crochet Patterns | Cheryl and Rob | General Crafting | 0 | June 26th 04 05:12 PM |
Celestial Crystal Bulk Buy | Lori Greenberg | Beads | 0 | June 16th 04 06:23 AM |
AD: Celestial Crystal Buy? | Lori Greenberg | Beads | 1 | May 25th 04 10:40 PM |
Wasn't someone looking for a Marbek "celestial" angel pattern ? | Jenn Ridley | Needlework | 3 | September 3rd 03 09:58 PM |