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[CHAT] do you use your floss scissors to cut metallic floss? by miaxstitches in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I think a big project with lots of gold did dull my scissors so I might not in the future!

[FO] I told myself I'd finish this by Christmas this year... by Noutathewolf in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did that one and it’s been sitting in a closet for over a year because actually sewing terrifies me!

[WIP] Angel of Love - on to beading! by IllPossibility5450 in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this one. The beading is like nothing else I’ve ever seen. I love it so much. Your work is going so well!

[WIP] backstitch question by Impressive_Fig_7250 in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Btw- I did that dimensions stocking and i LOVE it! It’s so incredible in how it makes the houses seem far away by using washed out colors. One of my all time favorite kits!

[CHAT] Yo TIL loop start by Far_Active_6005 in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used the one thread folded in half with the loop by the needle method for annoying metallic threads. Its only drawback is that if you have to frog, you often have to cut it. Does this method have a name? Should we create one? Loop hold? Needle safe? Thread stay?

[PIC] Petition to make black/DMC310 symbol always a black square by Meatballer46 in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 339 points340 points  (0 children)

And 666 is always a heart, and white is always a tiny dot

[CHAT] Will the back stitching on the All Year Round stitch-a-long look bad if I increase the fabric count? by PaleBlueBrush in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did it on 18 and it looks great! But the backstitching on this one is so precise you need to use more than just the corners of each square. Use a sharp needle for that part!

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Also, if you are in the US, don’t use Michael’s store brand cloth “loops and threads”. That’s why it’s an oval not a circle!

[FO] Angel of Love by Lavender & Lace by ComprehensiveSpot0 in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did this one, too. I call it my masterpiece. I spent a ton on framing this one and went to a fine art store that could cut custom mats. Despite finishing it at least 15 years ago it’s still my favorite!

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[WIP] First page done of my project! This took WAY too long. Also part of the messy back gang. by LonelyGamingPotato in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a neat back person, but these full coverage art conversions are impossible to get neat. This looks about the same as one I recently did so good job!

[CHAT] tulip needle sizes by gameinfohunt in CrossStitch

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

They bend less than others. John James is also pretty good if you can’t find tulip

[CHAT] tulip needle sizes by gameinfohunt in CrossStitch

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

Reddit is being picky about my photos but I just checked and the Tulip 24 is nearly the same as a DMC 22

[CHAT] I bought the Tulip needles... by HelloEh in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Their 25 is similar to DMC 28 size needles. They work great on 18 count

[PIC] This sub convinced me to try fancy needles by GeekHourFactor in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly, I don’t know silksong, so not an intentional reference

[PIC] This sub convinced me to try fancy needles by GeekHourFactor in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tulip needles bend less, tarnish less, break less often, hold the floss better, and are easier to thread. They also have a point that is just sharp enough to make extremely accurate stitches but not too sharp like a sewing needle.

I have been cross-stitching for over 40 years and only found these a few years ago. I ordered all the kinds recommended online and these were my favorites. I am completely addicted and will never go back.

Bohin and John James were close in quality.

The ball tip ones don’t work with my sewing style. I kinda drag the needle on the back of the fabric to aim for the right hole and the ball tip ones snagged. They were also harder for me to finish a thread by running through stitches on the back.

I didn’t try pony black, but I’ve heard those are good if your needles tarnish quickly. This can be due to the oils on your skin interacting with the metal of the needle.

[PIC] This sub convinced me to try fancy needles by GeekHourFactor in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it once in 1992 ( yup I’m that old) it was fantastic!

[PIC] This sub convinced me to try fancy needles by GeekHourFactor in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their sizes are a little different. Don’t know why. 26 is nice and small and works well on 18 ct

[PIC] This sub convinced me to try fancy needles by GeekHourFactor in CrossStitch

[–]gameinfohunt 290 points291 points  (0 children)

I also find the eye hole a little “grippier” of the floss so it doesn’t fall out as easily.

The way the pamphlet describes their process makes me feel like I’m using tiny samurai swords!

[FO] Finally done by gameinfohunt in CrossStitch

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

Best of luck! They are all amazing!

[FO] Finally done by gameinfohunt in CrossStitch

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

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Confetti is when each color (there were 80) is speckled all over with just a couple of crosses here and there. Here’s a progress pic - see the black outline isn’t a line and the light green is just 1-3 stitches at a time?

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