Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
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Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
I started the 'In the Garret' pattern by Paula Vaughan. I'm working on 'Antique White' Cashel Linen (32-Count). Some of the stitches are half-cross stitch using 1 strand. If I do this you will see the linen? Do you follow this to the tee? Or do you improvise?
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
I would follow it. It will probably be a subtle effect
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
Yes, you'll see the linen. That's the point. Making half stitches with one strand is creating an effect -- kind of shading in the background. Knowing Paula Vaughan patterns, I'm guessing it's in the wallpaper or something you can see through the window -- something that is softly in the background.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
Yes, follow what it says & check on the stitching guide of your kit which way to do it. On my Dimensions Overlook Café a lot of it is done in half stitch & as others have said it adds depth to your project. On this it was from bottom left to top right as shown on the stitch guide with the chart. Also some on the water of the lake. Once the picture starts developing you can see how different the half cross stich with one strand makes it look. Overlook Café looks almost 3D, although not quite finished.
On Fragrant Tranquility the stone of the wall to the right are done in one strand - half cross going from bottom right to top left as shown on the stitching instructions with the kit. I have not done them that way before but it looks good.
When you look at chart picture supplied with the kit if you enlarge/magnify those sections of half crosses you may be able to see how it looks close up.
Both mine are on stitch-a-long as neither completed yet. Something else I've not done before - having 2 projects on the go at the same time, switching from one to the other every few weeks to ease the tedium.
On Fragrant Tranquility the stone of the wall to the right are done in one strand - half cross going from bottom right to top left as shown on the stitching instructions with the kit. I have not done them that way before but it looks good.
When you look at chart picture supplied with the kit if you enlarge/magnify those sections of half crosses you may be able to see how it looks close up.
Both mine are on stitch-a-long as neither completed yet. Something else I've not done before - having 2 projects on the go at the same time, switching from one to the other every few weeks to ease the tedium.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
I agree with the others. I have done a lot of Paula Vaughn patterns (made an afghan from her garden designs for my daughter years ago) and there were a lot of half cross stitches and it really is amazing how much depth they can bring to a design. Don't forget to post photos of your progress. Looking forward to watching this one develop!
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Ditto and likewise.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
I don't know what happened. I posted a response a while ago! I am going to stick to the pattern. I'll take pictures soon almost finished with the stairs. I will be using the half stitch.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
Yes, pictures! We love to see pictures!ecology665 wrote:I don't know what happened. I posted a response a while ago! I am going to stick to the pattern. I'll take pictures soon almost finished with the stairs. I will be using the half stitch.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
I absolutely agree!Allyn wrote:Yes, pictures! We love to see pictures!ecology665 wrote:I don't know what happened. I posted a response a while ago! I am going to stick to the pattern. I'll take pictures soon almost finished with the stairs. I will be using the half stitch.
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
Like the effect of the half crosses!
As for your back, there are several camps in that discussion , ranging from those who want the back to look indistinguishable from the front, to those who don't care what the back looks like as long as the front looks good, to anything in between!
I try not to "travel" threads for too long a distance along the back, but if there is a single stitch in a colour some way off I sin against that anyway. My personal motto is "as long as the back doesn't interfere with the front (threads showing through, knots causing bumps) it's fine".
As for your back, there are several camps in that discussion , ranging from those who want the back to look indistinguishable from the front, to those who don't care what the back looks like as long as the front looks good, to anything in between!
I try not to "travel" threads for too long a distance along the back, but if there is a single stitch in a colour some way off I sin against that anyway. My personal motto is "as long as the back doesn't interfere with the front (threads showing through, knots causing bumps) it's fine".
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Re: Use of Half Cross Stitch in a pattern? (Before I start)
Ditto! Great update!Mabel Figworthy wrote:Like the effect of the half crosses!
As for your back, there are several camps in that discussion , ranging from those who want the back to look indistinguishable from the front, to those who don't care what the back looks like as long as the front looks good, to anything in between!
I try not to "travel" threads for too long a distance along the back, but if there is a single stitch in a colour some way off I sin against that anyway. My personal motto is "as long as the back doesn't interfere with the front (threads showing through, knots causing bumps) it's fine".
When I was stitching afghans, I was much more concerned about the backs and looking back I am amazed at how good they look. Now I pretty much agree with Mabel's motto.
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