I am relatively new to stitching and I need help. I'm stitching on Aida fabric with DMC floss but there is spacing between each stitch. In other words, I can still see the white background. It may be a really stupid question with a really obvious answer, but what am I doing wrong? Any advice/ help is appreciated.
No question, is stupid. If not asked is the only thing stupid. Need alittle more information. What count is the fabric and how many threads are you using?
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Crawfish Boil- Leslie Wristers
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I believe its 18ct ( not positive, I threw the package away.) Is there another way to tell? I am using one strand of floss. I'm assuming I should be using more?
Ok, it's 18 ct fabric. I am using a DMC 1-5 needle. I have a hoop but have not yet used it. I found a pattern I liked online and got the color chart so I knew what color floss to use. It's not a kit. Below are what my stitches are looking like. X being the stitch and ! being the fabric between. I dont know what in the world I did.
Is there anyway to take a picture or a scan of what your work looks like? Because what you are showing with the X's and !'s I am thinking you may be skipping a square.
I am currently working on 16 count using 1 thread and for me it is looking great. But that is just me.
Also your tension could be to tight?????
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
By the way your X!X!X show, it looks like you are skipping a little hole between them. They should connect XXX meaning, the leg on the first X on the bottom (and top) should the the hole you start your next stitch.
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yes you have skipped a square between the x's. the x's connect together. the second x or the second row of x will share the same holes as the x beside or on top of. Only leave a little box uncovered if the pattern shows no color needed in that square.
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Ok, that makes sense. Thank you! Just 2 more questions and then I promise to leave you lovely ladies alone. For awhile anyway!
1.) Can I pull the stitches out of the fabric and start over? Or would it be smarter to buy new fabric?
2.) How do I make sure that my pattern will fit on the fabric? My pattern is 14.26 inches by 14.26 inches. Pretty big, I know. My fabric is 20x24. Should I just leave a few inches and start in the corner?
1.) Can I pull the stitches out of the fabric and start over? Or would it be smarter to buy new fabric?
yes you can pull the stitches out
2.) How do I make sure that my pattern will fit on the fabric? My pattern is 14.26 inches by 14.26 inches. Pretty big, I know. My fabric is 20x24. Should I just leave a few inches and start in the corner?
Your design will fit on the fabric. What I suggest is to find the middle of the fabric and the middle of the design and start there. That way you ensure that you have plenty of room on all the edges.
Desiree Witt
It’s not not IF you will recover but WHEN you will.
You can NEVER have too many cross stitch patterns!
I found this book ages ago when I first started cross stitching, and it has helped me for years. Mine is all taped together and I still carry with me to reference.
It's out of print now, but you can get it on Amazon "used-like new" for $3-$6 and includes shipping.
Don't hold yourself to that promise. Ask as many questions as you need. We have all been new or learning something new, so you are not bothering us. Look forward to seeing pictures soon,
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Crawfish Boil- Leslie Wristers
Nighttmare Before Christmas-charted by me As of 2/9/2014 MIA Antique Shoe Collection= Bucilla. start 3/31/14 from stash
dwitt wrote:1.) Can I pull the stitches out of the fabric and start over? Or would it be smarter to buy new fabric?
yes you can pull the stitches out
2.) How do I make sure that my pattern will fit on the fabric? My pattern is 14.26 inches by 14.26 inches. Pretty big, I know. My fabric is 20x24. Should I just leave a few inches and start in the corner?
Your design will fit on the fabric. What I suggest is to find the middle of the fabric and the middle of the design and start there. That way you ensure that you have plenty of room on all the edges.
I completely agree with Desiree
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
Lori0 wrote:Don't hold yourself to that promise. Ask as many questions as you need. We have all been new or learning something new, so you are not bothering us. Look forward to seeing pictures soon,
Tallulah wrote:I found this book ages ago when I first started cross stitching, and it has helped me for years. Mine is all taped together and I still carry with me to reference.
It's out of print now, but you can get it on Amazon "used-like new" for $3-$6 and includes shipping.
Tallulah wrote:I found this book ages ago when I first started cross stitching, and it has helped me for years. Mine is all taped together and I still carry with me to reference.
It's out of print now, but you can get it on Amazon "used-like new" for $3-$6 and includes shipping.
Found this, too. It's very well written, except she is using evenweave fabric instead of Aida. With evenweave you stitch over two, but aida, over one. http://postcardsfromwildwood.wordpress. ... he-stitch/" target="_blank
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