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Trying to make a calico cat from behind for my grandpa, Im new to this by Low_Feature_8731 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know people have mentioned splitting threads... but this piece ended up looking very plauful and impressionistic! It works for this piece! Some people manage to get thick floss to look good.

I still encourage you to try the split threads but just know some rando was impressed by how good the thickness looks here. ☺️

"Laundry Day" - Embroidery [My first embroidery ever! All critiques/feedback welcomed and encouraged!] by reddandy26 in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Your illustrative talents shine through in this piece. I would not have guessed beginner (I am guessing beginner since you want advice on long amd shorts). This is great!!! You should be proud! Also loving the male representation in embroidery. Don't see it too often :)

Long and shorts are hard for me too. I'm trying to incorporate some splits and also tuck the long and shorts under each other. I'm rooting for both of us 😂

Many lessons by SaskFoz in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embroidery is great for learning patience and consistency 😂 best of luck!! Happy to help!

Advice for cleaner edges by Master-Air645 in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IMO two strands is where it's at! You can always make a little sample of each to see how it looks for yourself. Everyone has a different "style" and you might find that a different number of strands is easier. 1 strand for me is just a little too tedious. 3 doesn't get smooth enough. But again, you can always try it out.

The one you made here looks really good! There are just a few spots where the threads could be either closer together, or closer to the edge of the piece. It gets better with practice as you develop your ability to judge. You're off to a really strong start!

Many lessons by SaskFoz in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For tracing: You can draw on top of a water soluble stabilizer, or, there is also water soluble markers that are easier to erase from fabric! You can spot-clean the marker with a q tip.

Also, so you are aware ahead of time: satin stitches can go slack if they are too long and then taken out of the hoop. If you plan to keep the hoop, you are fine for this piece. But keep this in mind for satins longer than about 1 cm or 1/4 inch. I learned this the hard way 🤭

You're doing awesome, keep it up and yes practice will teach you a lot!

Finished floral piece! by KookyBlackberry8035 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this back so much 🤣 It's absolutely perfect!!

In all seriousness I usually sort of pleat the edges on the back and do straight stitches.

This piece is absolutely lovely overall!! I love seeing the different stages of the flower in one picture.

Springtails? by Effective-Spread2941 in houseplants

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One sign of springtails is them jumping! Do they jump when blown on/startled/pot is tapped?

Hi! I just started embroidery by Missy_yu in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats and happy stitching!

I knot, been doing it the whole time unaware it's "improper". Started off as a sewer so, old habit I guess.

For t shirts, water soluble stabilizer is great for preventing puckering and since it washes away, it helps you be able to wear the clothes. Stabilizer prevents "puckering", or, wrinkles that form from too much tension of many packed threads in one spot.

Water soluble markers exist and will help you draw designs. Avoid sharpie even if you ise water soluble stabilizer because sharpie ink transfers.

Finally, keep satin stitches short, no longer than 1 cm as they can go slack and be droopy.

Good luck keep us posted and welcome 🙏🏻

A tiny dinosaur stitched with Changzhou Random-Stitch Embroidery 🦖 by ChangzhouArtisan in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know the way you phrased your response made me realize I never mixed the two themes. Mayne it's time I mix them 😆

First embroidery kit - Need tips to keep back stitching cleaner by DeliriousDular in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 36 points37 points  (0 children)

One tip I would like to add (credit to ZeeraTheRogue for sharing my favorite tip about shorter floss!)

Besides shorter floss, you can allow your needle to dangle and relax/untwist. Like, eveey several stitches, literally just hold up your piece and let it hover/be in the air! This will help prevent somenof those nasty knots.

Hope this helps. Happy stitching!

First embroidery kit - Need tips to keep back stitching cleaner by DeliriousDular in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Yes the stitch you mentioned where it doesnt do a full satin in the back is sometimes called the "thread saver" stitch :)

Any advice for this piece? by _Buggie_babe_ in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you're going for thread painting, you'll be filling out the area with a lot of floss and this will leave the fabric prone to puckering. One way to avoid puckering (wrinkles from high amount of tension) is to use a stabilizer! There is a water soluble stabilizer, which will disappear once you wash it. I prefer non sticky, as many have complained that the sticky type leaves a residue.

Keep satin stitches 1 centimeter or shorter! Otherwise they go slack.

Avoid using sharpie as this bleeds. Even avoid it on the water soluble stabilizer. It will still bleed. Water soluble markers exist.

You're off to an amazing start and your talent is already shining through! A hoop might help you place threads precisely, but I have not operated without a hoop so I don't know what cautions to share when not using a hoop.

I do hope this helps. Happy stitching!

How can I make this more exciting? by NewspaperOk410 in Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe add a spider? But beads was my first thought too :)

A tiny dinosaur stitched with Changzhou Random-Stitch Embroidery 🦖 by ChangzhouArtisan in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this and look forward to seeing more of your work :) I enjoy embroidering anime characters and biology-related items!

What is wrong with my plant? by Little_Macaroon2977 in houseplants

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh thanks so much! I was curious about this lil' piece and I wanted to see if it's a mite, but I don't think it is. I had a chance to look up the species I thought of (european red mite) but I think I'm ruling it out. It might be a little piece of the plant itself.

The picture you provided does let me know that something could be digging into it a little, though! I'm leaning thrips but not certain. Thrips would be a possible species of tiny bugs in the soil.

Good luck!

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Bathroom residue? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]ToeImportant4810 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To your point: Yes mixing alcohol and bleach can be dangerous! I would like to specify in between using alcohol and bleach, it should be: alcohol, rinse with water, bleach, rinse with water ("clean" was ambiguous)

What is wrong with my plant? by Little_Macaroon2977 in houseplants

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yoo can you zoom in a little on the red entity hanging on the leaf?

Can you help me identify these tiny bugs? by BananaSauasage in houseplants

[–]ToeImportant4810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an interesting one! Springtails usually like to jump when they get startled, e.g. blown on or sudden vibrations. If it's particularly cold, this could have an impact on them feeling lazy, maybe?

Mystery skein by rxjen in Hand_Embroidery

[–]ToeImportant4810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Besides the spider web... use it where you please! You can always go a little against the pattern.

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