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Posted by anne on May 5, 2009, 11:30 am
After having fun stitching other things, it's time to tackle my New Year's
resolution to work a Brazilian embroidery sampler. It's not quite a sampler but
here's a picture of the project:
http://www.edmar-co.com/catalog/patterns/1817_v2_med.jpg
Rightly or wrongly, I prefer using a hoop, qsnaps, or stretcher bars that allow
access to the whole design rather than using something smaller and moving it
when needed. This method doesn't flatten existing stitches nor do I have to
worry about removing hoop marks if I forget to remove it as I often do.
Typically, I put a tack in the top middle, add tacks to the top outer corners
and then move to the bottom and repeat the process. Sides are done next and
then I add more tacks all over, pulling fabric as tight as possible.
Is there a better way -- i.e., attaching all the tacks to the top before moving
to a side or bottom?
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Posted by 1961girl@gmail.com on May 5, 2009, 11:57 am
I recently saw something about this that suggested you do the middle
on each side, then move to opposite corners, then add extra as you
feel necessary. Hope that makes sense.
If I can find the link, I will send it to you.
linda
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Posted by Pat P on May 6, 2009, 10:43 am
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> After having fun stitching other things, it's time to tackle my New Year's
> resolution to work a Brazilian embroidery sampler. It's not quite a
> sampler but
> here's a picture of the project:
> http://www.edmar-co.com/catalog/patterns/1817_v2_med.jpg
> Rightly or wrongly, I prefer using a hoop, qsnaps, or stretcher bars that
> allow
> access to the whole design rather than using something smaller and moving
> it
> when needed. This method doesn't flatten existing stitches nor do I have
> to
> worry about removing hoop marks if I forget to remove it as I often do.
> Typically, I put a tack in the top middle, add tacks to the top outer
> corners
> and then move to the bottom and repeat the process. Sides are done next
> and
> then I add more tacks all over, pulling fabric as tight as possible.
> Is there a better way -- i.e., attaching all the tacks to the top before
> moving
> to a side or bottom?
> --
> another anne, add ingers to reply
I do it the same way - they`re wonderful, and, as you say, the stitches
don`t get flattened nor do you get hoop marks. If the design is a bit on
the large side, I turn the work upside down at around the halfway point.
Actually I quite like doing it the wrong way up - I find I make less
mistakes as I`m just following the pattern and not tending to stitch where
my mind just thinks I should ny just being so concious of the picture!
Pat P
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Posted by 1961girl@gmail.com on May 6, 2009, 11:08 am
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> Actually I quite like doing it the wrong way up - I find I make less
> mistakes as I`m just following the pattern and not tending to stitch where
> my mind just thinks I should ny just being so concious of the picture!
Me too!
linda
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Posted by anne on May 6, 2009, 12:22 pm
eaxstitch@NOSPAMntlworld.com says...
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> I do it the same way - they`re wonderful, and, as you say, the stitches
> don`t get flattened nor do you get hoop marks.
Tanja Berlin's web site had a neat tutorial on attaching tacks. Good news: my
fabric is drum tight!!! Bad news: there wasn't enough of a border around the
preprinted design to attach the tacks to the sides as she suggested. Bad news
part 2: horticulturally challenged me doesn't have a clue what flowers are
represented on the design which I picked up at a rummage sale sans stitch guide
and threads.
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> If the design is a bit on the large side, I turn the work upside down at
> around the halfway point.
GMTA !! Quite often even with a small piece, I'll rotate it to get a different
perspective.
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> resolution to work a Brazilian embroidery sampler. It's not quite a
> sampler but
> here's a picture of the project:
> http://www.edmar-co.com/catalog/patterns/1817_v2_med.jpg
> Rightly or wrongly, I prefer using a hoop, qsnaps, or stretcher bars that
> allow
> access to the whole design rather than using something smaller and moving
> it
> when needed. This method doesn't flatten existing stitches nor do I have
> to
> worry about removing hoop marks if I forget to remove it as I often do.
> Typically, I put a tack in the top middle, add tacks to the top outer
> corners
> and then move to the bottom and repeat the process. Sides are done next
> and
> then I add more tacks all over, pulling fabric as tight as possible.
> Is there a better way -- i.e., attaching all the tacks to the top before
> moving
> to a side or bottom?
> --
> another anne, add ingers to reply