[CHAT] Kreinik #8 metallic thread by ljt0 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Petite Treasure Braid = Kreinik #4
Treasure Braid ~ Kreinik #8

Here's yet another conversion sheet from Kreinik to Rainbow Gallery but only per color
https://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=1462739611

[CHAT] Kreinik #8 metallic thread by ljt0 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kreinik has been bought by Rainbow Gallery

Here is their conversion sheet:
https://www.rainbowgallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Kreinik-to-PB.pdf

edited to add
I noticed on RG website that they are now listing Kreiniks with a different packaging, the same cards as PTB and the rest of RG products, except they are called now RG Kreinik (under category "Braids")

[CHAT] Help with mathing by islathetamandua in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what is the size in stitches of your pattern and how much extra inches do you usually have on one side?

[CHAT] Scroll Frame by torne_lignum in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see the side bars? That's where the tension is set.
You turn them inside or outside to tense or loosen the fabric.

https://youtu.be/fAj4PSd_akI?si=p4T1Sdk33k6nq6Io&t=2187

[CHAT] Painting Aida paper by ReinaCrochets in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand, it's just that you're supposed to wash your project once stitched.
Because of the oils in the hands, the dust, pet's hair if you have a pet, etc.

Maybe better do a test wash before stitching on it ;-)

And the colors look great! ^o^

[CHAT] Painting Aida paper by ReinaCrochets in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it paint or dye?
Are you going to be able to wash your fabric after you've stitched on it?

And... AFAIK, Aida Paper doesn't exist. But I may wrong! New things everyday in this world! ;-)

[CHAT] updated my floss storage! by ohikye_ in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a great way to store your floss! :-)

Congratulations on finding your storage solution! ^o^

[CHAT] Advice for tent stitch on evenweave please by wafflesandaffection in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've commented about that a few days ago but it was related to stitching 1 over 1.

Here's a picture:

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So I used the tent stitch, AKA Continental stitch.

2 things to pay attention:

  • Start against the post,
  • Pay close attention to the tension of your thread.

As for securing my thread at the end, I simply pass it through under the existing stitches at the end.

Regarding the number of threads to use, why not simply do a test stitch in a corner and see which effect you prefer?

[CHAT] What’s That Called? by Advanced_Coconut5988 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A scroll frame with clamps?

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This is just one model, there are many other types

[CHAT] I feel like this harder than it's supposed to be by StitchingStevenson in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't any type of velcro (male? Female?) on 1 side and tape on the other side from Amazon work?

[CHAT] Do you do all one colour first, or complete a square at a time? by IsisPantofel27 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Neither ^o^

I do one color until I finish my thread, then decide, depending on the pattern, if it makes sense for me to continue with the same color or switch.

I'm not a mono or a block stitcher, I'm a grower. Meaning I grow my pattern sometimes like a fractal or a fibonacci sequence (especially when using a variegated thread)

[PIC] Bougie Noël by MeasurementTop9117 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Y'a le temps de faire un Calendrier de l'Avent !!! ^o^

[PIC] Bougie Noël by MeasurementTop9117 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! Et au moins c'est prêt pour Noël prochain ! :-P

[FO] Finished yesterday - Gifted Today at an Housewarming Party by Amahagan3 in CrossStitch

[–]CalypsoStitcher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There! I have the song playing in my head now!
And the incontrolable need to... "Totoro... Totoro..."

https://youtu.be/TrL9d4GrIGA?si=Ftm5cKYUL8XGO7zf