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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on September 12, 2005, 1:20 pm
Ahhhh, cross stitch. Wasn't thinking. Perhaps you are correct. I've
only worked freehand. Indeed, "Inspirations" had a lovely wool-knit
baby sweater with surface embroidery. The embroidery was worked on
waste canvas . . . the waste canvas being a way to stabilize the knit
ground and a place to transfer the design (if I remember that part
correctly). Knowing this, I can't imagine why a backing would be
necessary, since the waste canvas - itself - is a deliberate stabilizer.
Interesting that cross stitching would require TWO
stiffeners/stabilizers on a knit ground.
Dianne
Tia Mary wrote:
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> Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
>
>> I've embroidered on "polar" fleece and haven't found the knit to
>> interfere so that I'd need a backing. But maybe because I'm used to
>> embroidering and can "handle" the fabric. .....
>
>
> Do you do counted XS using waste canvas on knits? That's when I find
> it best to use a backing. I always put my knit fabric stuff in a hoop
> of some sort and there's no way that works unless I have basted some
> sort of woven fabric to the back of the piece.
> I have embroidered (not XS) names, etc. on polar fleece and loads of
> other stuff without using a backing and had no problem. Probably, like
> you, I am used to it and can handle the fabric. It's the XS stuff done
> using waste canvas that I like to have a backing. The designs usually
> have several areas that are densely stitched and I just find it easier
> with a backing. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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Posted by Tia Mary on September 12, 2005, 1:26 pm
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
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> Ahhhh, cross stitch. Wasn't thinking. Perhaps you are correct. I've
> only worked freehand. Indeed, "Inspirations" had a lovely wool-knit
> baby sweater with surface embroidery. The embroidery was worked on
> waste canvas . . . the waste canvas being a way to stabilize the knit
> ground and a place to transfer the design (if I remember that part
> correctly). Knowing this, I can't imagine why a backing would be
> necessary, since the waste canvas - itself - is a deliberate stabilizer.
>
> Interesting that cross stitching would require TWO
> stiffeners/stabilizers on a knit ground.
>
> Dianne
I think the benefit is mostly for the backside and usually on
T-shirts. Most T-shirt knit is so flimsy that it really does need two
stabilizers -- one on the front and one on the back. Sweatshirts aren't
as flimsy but the nap on the inside of sweatshirts can be pulled through
to the front if you aren't careful!
I've gotten so used to having a woven fabric on the inside that I
would probably use it even on a heavy knit sweater. What I can't
imagine using is waste canvas as a means to transfer the design to be
embroidered! It's usually extremely stiff, even the good stuff. I
would probably use a really heavy water soluble stabilizer, draw my
design on that and then do the stitching. The stuff Solvy makes
disappears with a quick rinse in cool water. I suppose if you had a
knit that absolutely could not get wet you would have to use something
like waste canvas but in that case, I would probably use an even weave
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instead! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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Posted by Dianne Lewandowski on September 11, 2005, 5:29 pm
The URL for Tia Mary's Waste Canvas thesis is (drum roll, please)
http://www.heritageshoppe.com/heritage/essays/wastecanvas.html
Dianne
Tia Mary wrote:
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> MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
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>> I am new to cross sttich and feel dumb asking this but I was
>> wondering when
>> you use waste canvas on a garment do you still use a hoop ?...it seems so
>> stiff .....any hints from anyone ?
>> Thanks
>> Cheryl
>
>
> Hi Cheryl,
> I almost always use a hoop or Q-Snaps when working with waste canvas
> (wc) assuming you are working on a garment and not one of the heavy
> cloth tote bags or aprons. I think it makes it easier to deal with all
> the fabric. I use waste canvas that is about 2" bigger than the
> stitched design and then use a hoop or whatever that is just a bit
> bigger than the waste canvas.
> Could you please tell us what you are working on? Also, if you are
> interested, Dianne has my Waste Canvas Info sheet posted at her website.
> I *think* the web-addy is http://www.heritageshoppe.com -- it's the
> spelling of the shoppe I'm not certain of!! Anyway, there are a number
> of people here who do waste canvas so you should be able to get a lot of
> helpful info. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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Posted by Karen C - California on September 11, 2005, 11:48 am
MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
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> I am new to cross sttich and feel dumb asking this but I was wondering when
> you use waste canvas on a garment do you still use a hoop ?...it seems so
> stiff .....any hints from anyone ?
>
> Thanks
> Cheryl
>
>
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Posted by Brenda Lewis on September 11, 2005, 1:34 pm
For me it depends upon the weight of the garment. For a filmy blouse, I
would use a hoop. When I work on sweatshirts, I stitch in hand. I just
make sure the waste canvas and the non-fusible interfacing on the back
are basted well to the shirt and that the waste canvas is square to the
knit/weave of the shirt. In fact, I try to make sure the knit/weave of
the shirt is "square" to standard perspective to begin with. Nothing is
more annoying than taking the time to stitch on a project only to find
the manufacturer twisted the fabric from neckline to banded waist so
your work looks crooked.
MICHAEL C MARSYADA wrote:
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> I am new to cross sttich and feel dumb asking this but I was wondering when
> you use waste canvas on a garment do you still use a hoop ?...it seems so
> stiff .....any hints from anyone ?
>
> Thanks
> Cheryl
>
>
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>
>> I've embroidered on "polar" fleece and haven't found the knit to
>> interfere so that I'd need a backing. But maybe because I'm used to
>> embroidering and can "handle" the fabric. .....
>
>
> Do you do counted XS using waste canvas on knits? That's when I find
> it best to use a backing. I always put my knit fabric stuff in a hoop
> of some sort and there's no way that works unless I have basted some
> sort of woven fabric to the back of the piece.
> I have embroidered (not XS) names, etc. on polar fleece and loads of
> other stuff without using a backing and had no problem. Probably, like
> you, I am used to it and can handle the fabric. It's the XS stuff done
> using waste canvas that I like to have a backing. The designs usually
> have several areas that are densely stitched and I just find it easier
> with a backing. CiaoMeow >^;;^<