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Back of Counted Cross Stitch work
What is the secret in having CCS work look neat in the back as well as the
front - I start out okay but then the back of the work gets all threaded -like one lump - are there any instructions in how to do a neat piece in the back |
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There are some pieces that are impossible to have a neat back, because they
have so many color changes. But if you're doing something with a reasonable number of colors, clip all your tails (both starting and ending) close to the fabric as soon as you've ended off that piece of floss -- don't rationalize leaving them all till the end of the project, because then you'll get them snarling all over. If you have to carry from one area to another, weave it under the backs of other stitches. If you can't weave it under, then don't carry more than 1/2". -- Finished 9/24/04 - Quilt Show WIP: Fireman's Prayer (#2), Amid Amish Life, Angel of Autumn, Calif Sampler, Holiday Snowglobe Paralegal - Writer - Editor - Researcher http://hometown.aol.com/kmc528/KMC.html |
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PalmaG72 ) writes: What is the secret in having CCS work look neat in the back as well as the front - I start out okay but then the back of the work gets all threaded -like one lump - are there any instructions in how to do a neat piece in the back People tell me the backs of my work are "neat". I must admit I agree with them. What I believe makes my backs neat, is that I "know" what is happening at the back of the work, while I am concentrating what is going on at the front. When I am following where the same symbols are taking me across the pattern, I am very much aware of whether the stitches at the back of the work are straight, diagonal, or longer than these. Whether this really matters, is, of course, a horse of an entirely different colour. There is a theory that the messier the back is, the longer the piece is going to last. I would not worry too much about what the back of your work looks like, as long as you enjoy what you are doing. HTH. -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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Hi Pal
I work in straight horizontal rows, starting at the top left, so the backs come out looking almost identical to the front. Here is an example: http://archimedes.galilei.com/raiar/...k/oldmill.html At the end, is new photo's of where I am currently at on this project. Also, you will note that the reds are finally toning down considerably. It was purposely made redder than normal to blend with existing works I have hanging on the walls and with the rustic decor. I'm using 200 colors, lots of confetti stitches, and am often carrying about 20 needles at once in the material. But I do end a color if the next iteration is further than 20 to 24 stitches away. TTUL Gary |
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Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr. wrote:
Hi Pal I work in straight horizontal rows, starting at the top left, so the backs come out looking almost identical to the front. Here is an example: http://archimedes.galilei.com/raiar/...k/oldmill.html At the end, is new photo's of where I am currently at on this project. Also, you will note that the reds are finally toning down considerably. It was purposely made redder than normal to blend with existing works I have hanging on the walls and with the rustic decor. I'm using 200 colors, lots of confetti stitches, and am often carrying about 20 needles at once in the material. But I do end a color if the next iteration is further than 20 to 24 stitches away. TTUL Gary Thank you for the link, Gary. Your work, both the back and the front, is beautiful. With best regards, --Mickey Mansfield, MA |
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I work in straight horizontal rows, starting at the top left, so the backs come out looking almost identical to the front. Here is an example: http://archimedes.galilei.com/raiar/...k/oldmill.html At the end, is new photo's of where I am currently at on this project. Also, you will note that the reds are finally toning down considerably. It was purposely made redder than normal to blend with existing works I have hanging on the walls and with the rustic decor. I'm using 200 colors, lots of confetti stitches, and am often carrying about 20 needles at once in the material. But I do end a color if the next iteration is further than 20 to 24 stitches away. TTUL Gary wow that is some beatiful work. Wish i had a digital camera so i could show some of my work. i have a camera phone buut i don't know how to post it to the ngs. Kelly |
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Thanks Mickey
TTUL Gary |
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Hi Kelly
I've learned something since my camera has broken. Most things like this come out better if you scan them rather than photograph them! At least you don't have to worry about getting the focus right on close up's, hi hi..... TTUL Gary |
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right now i have webtv and i hate it.as soon as i get my laptop that
comes with one of thise printers that doubles as a scanner. then i'll be able to show my work. Kelly |
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