Monday, April 28, 2014

Mardi Gras Mask - Update 3

I am not sure I am using the Kreinik Very Fine Braid #4 properly. I wonder if I should be using two strands instead of one. The blending filament, for the pattern, is clearly stated as one strand of cotton and two strands of filament. But the braid, I am assuming, is supposed to be two over two, just like the rest of the cotton. I will have to ask the stitching groups I am a member of and see what they think.

At any rate, I am going to have to buy more braid.


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6 comments:

  1. melodyrApril 28, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    I just started on a pattern where the the cross stitch is done first and then go over it with the Kreinik. I like it that way, the Kreinik seems to show up better.

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  2. DraxZasterApril 29, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    That sounds like a great idea - I agree that the filament gets lost in translation, sometimes even at 2 to 1 with the cotton. Are you stitching with one strand before you go over it with the Kreinik?

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  3. melodyrApril 30, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Yes I'm stitching with 1 strand of silk on 32 count fabric. Then I go back over it with 1 strand of the Kreinik. Takes a little more time, but I like the look better.

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  4. DraxZasterMay 1, 2014 at 5:04 AM

    Sounds awesome. Are you / have you posted updates for it? I'd like to see how it looks, too :)

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  5. melodyrMay 1, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I had to take the border out because I didn't like the colors. Are you going to FAST? I'll bring it and show you if you're there.

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  6. DraxZasterMay 2, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Definitely will be at FAST. Looking forward to seeing it :)

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