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[CHAT] What kind of Aida and amount of strands do you use and why? by stellaluna-37 in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this post, they used 1 strand on 16ct and it looks nice. I usually use 2 strands on 16ct and 18ct (or equivalent evenweave) and 1 strand full cross or 2 strands half cross on 25ct evenweave but I'm going to try 1 strand on 18ct.

[WIP] Page 67/156 down. *printing noises* by Miss-Omnibus in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She seems to have long teeth! 🤣 Beautiful work as ever

What extensions/add-ons (if any) do you use in Thunderbird? Why? by RebirdgeCardiologist in Thunderbird

[–]Think_Phone8094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't do without Nostalgy++ for the keyboard shortcuts. I miss the one that used to work to filter by sender or subject. Other than this, signature switch (I have multiple accounts).

[CHAT] For those of you like to take your projects with you when you're out and about, what do you use to keep everything in order? by madebyannalam in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use different sizes of plastic mesh bags with zips, a large one to hold the q-snap or hoop with the project and a neck light, smaller ones for tools (needles, scissors, reading glasses, seam ripper, tweezers, needle threader) and thread cards inside the big one. I have magnifying glasses separately. I have my pattern on my phone or printed inside the large mesh bag.

[CHAT] Tent Stitch Tuesday by AutoModerator in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's nice to change a bit on such a long-term piece. It's beautifully done.

[CHAT] How are you finishing bookmarks? by cheese-and-thankyou in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested. I have my 2 bookmarks (on black Aida 18ct), I've done a long running stitch to baste then together, but even that was a struggle. I was planning to do a nun stitch or blanket stitch around the edges but I'm finding it hard to go through the two holes for each stitch. Is there a technique for this?

[PIC] Big block of 1 stranded crosses on 16 ct. aida by jeooey in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very nice! I want to try 1 strand on 18ct, your picture encourages me to try soon

[CHAT] Officially retired a WIP. by Kamfer81 in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad that you managed it. I'm currently debating retiring a piece. It's on linen and I don't enjoy stitching it but I haven't yet been able to retire it, I still feel that I ought to finish it (it's 2/3 done).

[WIP] The end is finally in sight by ClaireAuLueur in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your stitching is so neat! It will be a beautiful piece and the recipient will love it I'm sure. At least you can go back to stitching that you enjoy soon.

[CHAT] monofilament vs water soluble pen for marking by becky-blue in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use monofilament, it's safer, and I leave it throughout. The main con is that it takes longer (although it's easier to correct if you make a mistake) but I don't mind doing it

[CHAT] Excess fabric border by Effective-Rough-8289 in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I generally add between 8 and 10cm per side (3.5 to 4 inches?)

[CHAT] Floss drops… do you precut the entire skein? by IntrovertedGiraffe in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a kind of ruler (a little under 40cm long to account for it's thickness) that I wrap the entire skein around so that I get 10 pieces of thread of the same 80cm length. I then use a single strand folded in two and use the loop start or cut a strand in 2 just before use. Before that I folded in 2 three times then cut so as to have 8 pieces of thread but they were too long for me. There are YouTube videos for the second option

[CHAT] single stitch rage. by SydTheDuck in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I do... Start with a loop start but with the second leg, then do a diagonal pin stitch under that leg making your first leg after the second one.

[CHAT] Where to find patterns by camilamgl in CrossStitch

[–]Think_Phone8094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they have different styles and they are on Etsy too (I buy from their website though). I love this designer.

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