Vanessanjf Panda kit. update 15/9/11

[corby_stitcher]

Today i got through the post a fantastic Panda kit from Vanessanjf.

So me being me i made a start on it. Now im stitching it with 3 strands of floss, as there is a lot of black and white in it. And i dont think that 2 strands will cover well enough.
Here is what ive done so far. Not much, but i recon i could have this finished in about 6 - 8 weeks.


Once again a big thank you to Vanessa.

[rcperryls]

great start. The pandas are so cute. Can't wait to see your updates.

Carole

[caitief]

That pattern is so cute! I kind of want to get it and make it for someone. Can't wait ot see your updates!

[Fljotsdale]

Pandas always look so cuddly. They are not, but they look it! I think you are wise to use 3 threads, it will give much better cover.

[vanessanjf]

Wow you didn't waste anytime!. I'm glad you like it. I'm pleased it went to a good home

[YoungStitcher]

Lovely design.

Can't wait to see this on finished. Great start.

[Nachstenliebe]

Very cute!! How nice of Vancessa!
Faith

[stitchingmae]

Pandas always look so cuddly. They are not, but they look it! I think you are wise to use 3 threads, it will give much better cover.

HEHE this made me laugh out loud because I have always thought this too. DH and I were watching something on the discovery channel one day, and I said I would love to pet one or touch one haha. He said...in that "are you crazy dear" voice...you do know they are BEARS right...you know BEARS.

I said but they look so swee and innocent. He just rolled his eyes.

[tiffstitch]

Great start!

[LadyS]

Stash give away put to good use!

[Sewin_mum]

A very cute piece

[Juel]

Wow, an amazing design =)
It's great to know that a wonderful kit like this found a good home =)

[Raine]

They're adorable. Great start.

[Lili]

so pretty! nice start!

[corby_stitcher]

Got a little bit more done on this last night. Im still not 100% happy with the coverage on the black, so ive un-picked it all and started on another part instead.


Has you can tell, the coverage on the green is a lot better. So i think that the only way to get it better for the black, is to use 4 strands of thread instead of 3.


Has anyone else come across this problem using 11 count fabric? or is it just me?

[Nachstenliebe]

That green is very bright!
Faith

[vanessanjf]

Sorry to hear you are having trouble with the coverage. I have never used 11ct before so I can't help you with that but your progress looks great

[BizzieLizzie]

What brand of floss are you using? Someone on another thread said that Anchor black gives better coverage than DMC 310.

[corby_stitcher]

What brand of floss are you using?

Its the floss that came with the kit BizzieLizzie.

EDIT.
Ive just worked out what the problem is. When i stitched the black, i used a size 28 needle, when i stitched the green i used a size 24. My fault, and i put it down to usualy stitching on 14, 16 and 18 count fabric. Oh well, they say you live and learn.

[rcperryls]

That is interesting. I usually think the needle size is related to the number of strands and the holes in the fabric, not in terms of the coverage. I do find that DMC 310 is thinner than the other DMC colors and have heard others say the same thing. Next time I start a project with lots of 310 (which I am mostly planning on avoiding in the future), I will check this out.

I do love what you have been doing so far and hope that the change in the needle makes the difference for you. The green is a very pretty shade and you are making good progress now.


Carole