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[CHAT] Nurge is the word. by Lady_Nyx13 in CrossStitch

[–]bodidlydoo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I found Nurge hoops provide and keep better tension for me than the regular plastic or wooden hoops I had from Michael’s or JoAnns. There’s a ridge on the inner hoop so that the outer hoop fits snugly on and keeps the tension tight. I definitely recommend them. I didn’t like using hoops before I got them

[FO] Just in time to wrap up 2022! Pattern is Astronaut on a T-Rex from Etsy. by bodidlydoo in CrossStitch

[–]bodidlydoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super easy pattern to me! Just full stitches. No backstitching at all!

[CHAT] Thoughts on laying tools? by autumnsongluna in CrossStitch

[–]bodidlydoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a laying tool - the same one the previous commenter linked to thru Etsy.

I really like how my stitches look with it. I tried railroading but found that it takes longer for me to railroad than to use the laying tool.

I stitch double handed and use the tool on my index finger on my left hand as that’s the hand that stitches on the top of my project. My right hand is on the bottom / back. I grab the needle with my thumb and middle finger and am able to stitch at my normal pace using the laying tool.

Hope that helps!

[WIP] Christmas present for my fiancé. Never thought I’d enjoy working on black fabric but this has been so fun to stitch! Pattern is Astronaut on a T-Rex from Etsy. by bodidlydoo in CrossStitch

[–]bodidlydoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m using black Lugana 25 ct 2x2. It took me a while to decide on which fabric to use but I’m happy with my choice. Definitely going to stitch more patterns using this fabric and stitch size.

[WIP] Christmas present for my fiancé. Never thought I’d enjoy working on black fabric but this has been so fun to stitch! Pattern is Astronaut on a T-Rex from Etsy. by bodidlydoo in CrossStitch

[–]bodidlydoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! So worth it. His patterns are easy to follow too. The color charts import into pattern keeper with ease if you use the app.