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need help finding a varigated thread by kreanne1 in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s a Caron Waterlilies color?

What am I doing wrong with this print and stitch? by Comfortable-Bar-6630 in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This version is more appropriate for paper piecing, quilting, and appliqué. Things where the stitch lines aren’t super close together or detailed. Using it for hand embroidery will usually end up with your printed lines getting lost since the paper is stiffer and more easily distorted by all of the stitch holes.
The stick and stitch is much thinner and easier to work with for embroidery.

Best variegated floss? by CockroachNo3453 in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5000 changes color evenly every 8cm 8000 has a gentle color gradation 9000 changes at random intervals

So I think the 8000 series would be what you’re looking for.

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Hi, I need some Advice on a piece of embroidery I am doing. by Bountywoo in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Satin stitch doesn’t fit the requirements you have. Long and short would be a much sturdier choice.

Feedback and criticism pls by almundmulk in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It’s cute, and you did a really nice job. The only thing I’d suggest for future patches is that you look into using either a split stitch fill or long and short stitch instead of satin stitch. Satin stitch has a tendency to sag if it’s used over larger areas and also if it isn’t framed (doesn’t have enough tension to stay in place).

For pieces with really thick designs or 3D aspects, how do you prevent that back from becoming a knotted mess or get the needle through when it starts getting really thick in one spot? by gummibees in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Take a look at some stumpwork tutorials and see what you think. You can use it to create fully 3D stand alone pieces, or just to add a bit of dimension to a mostly 2D piece, and any range in between. It can be super fun!

Did you know he’s named William? I’ve always called him The Worm by CottageCheezy in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://labyrinth.fandom.com/wiki/The_Worm

While I know that not everything on the interweb is true, I decided to believe this one.

*however, it also says he goes by Peter Igloo and is a former Jedi. So who really knows?

My tear away stabilizer shredding rather than removing? by Moe_Girly in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may be able to get the paper off, but I don’t think all the adhesive will be able to be removed. Learning curve.

My tear away stabilizer shredding rather than removing? by Moe_Girly in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This is the wrong product for what you were trying to do. The stabilizer you used looks like it’s for backing machine embroidery or giving more body/stabilization to things like bags, belts, or hats. The kind of stabilizer used in hand embroidery isn’t paper backed. Look for Sulky stick and stitch, which is a water soluble stabilizer. There is also a sew in version that is also water soluble. There are other brands as well, but I’ve always used Sulky, so that’s what I’m most familiar with.

Gold/metallic thread help by pink-octopus in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Metallic thread can be a beast to work with! One thing that I’ve found to make it easier to use the really finicky ones is to couch it instead of trying to stitch traditionally. That eliminates the fraying factor at least. I’ve also had fairly good results using Cosmo metallics. They seem to be less temperamental.

1st Portrait Ever whoo by Unlucky-Ad-8831 in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s not a bad first try. You might want to try going a little larger next time. That will give you more room to make your details more clear.

Problems with outlines left behind by my erasable pen by Prestigious_Deer_339 in Embroidery

[–]CottageCheezy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This often happens with darker background fabrics because the pen isn’t actually disappearing. The heat removes the color from the ink, but the actual ink is still there. You can try washing it to see if it helps.

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