Thread Gatherer Silk n' Colors
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:27 am
Hi there
I'm about to start the Needleprint Beatrix Potter sampler and want to use Thread Gatherer Silk n' Colors threads for the first time. I'm a bit unsure about how to proceed with these threads - do I split them like ordinary DMC threads? The pattern calls for 2 strands in the needle.
Are there any special 'quirks' I should be aware of when using these threads? This is also the first time I will be using a hand-dyed thread which is variegated in colour. I believe the trick is to complete each cross as you go, instead of doing half-crosses then going back to complete them in the other direction?
Many thanks for any tips and helpful ideas!
Zeta xx
I'm about to start the Needleprint Beatrix Potter sampler and want to use Thread Gatherer Silk n' Colors threads for the first time. I'm a bit unsure about how to proceed with these threads - do I split them like ordinary DMC threads? The pattern calls for 2 strands in the needle.
Are there any special 'quirks' I should be aware of when using these threads? This is also the first time I will be using a hand-dyed thread which is variegated in colour. I believe the trick is to complete each cross as you go, instead of doing half-crosses then going back to complete them in the other direction?
Many thanks for any tips and helpful ideas!
Zeta xx