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Posted by Susan Hartman on June 28, 2009, 2:11 pm
Sandy Bell wrote:
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> Thanks for the welcome. Don't have any of my work online - something
> to aim for! As I said, I am addicted to cross stitch (or as you guys
> call it counted cross stitch - not sure I understand the distinction,
> unless it has something to do with stamped pieces). Learned simple
> embroidery from my grandmother and her sisters & sisters-in-law when I
> was very young but did not really get into it until I had children of
> my own. I have one cat - Sammy, a white long hair - who loves to place
> herself right in the middle of my chart or keyboard just in case I
> have forgotten she is the most important person!
> I belong to the Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc and a member of the
> Wollongong group. Wollongong is about 45min south of Sydney, a coal &
> steel town, with beautiful beaches & scenery.I am an avid reader,
> liking American history & fantasy (favorite author is David Eddings).
> Am currently working on several items, including a pink ribbon
> challenge for the Guild. Would be more than happy to answer any
> questions anyone may have and I love a good debate!!!!
> Sandy
Welcome, Sandy! You've come to the right place, and you'll fit right in!
You were right about the distinction between "counted" cross stitch and
"stamped" cross stitch.
If you'd like to put photos of your work online, many of us from this
group participate in a yahoo group for just that purpose. Let us know if
you're interested in joining and we can send you the information.
sue
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Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com
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>"Counted" cross stitch is done using a chart and on a ground fabric
>where you must count the threads or holes for each stitch and then the
>number of stitches needed. Non-counted cross stitch (part of what I
>call surface embroidery) would likely be done on a fabric with the
>design already printed on it.