Hello-just getting back to cross Stitch

juenbug7334 · Post by **juenbug7334** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:14 pm

Hi, I am from central Va..... and after a few years the 'bug' has bitten again. BUT
my eyes are not the same........they actually hurt after stitching........any suggestions?
I love the Told in a Garden series......and have several of them going at one time.......crazy!

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:27 pm

Welcome to the forum. So glad you found us and decided to jump in.

I would say that your eyes are straining to see the chart or the fabric. Not knowing anything about your stitching place I would say that a few things you can try are thus

a) better lighting, invest in an otto light or some other daylight lamp, they can really help

b) increase the size of your chart to a more work friendly size, then you won't have to strain to see the symbols

c) maybe invest in a magnifying glass, we had a thread going about the pros and cons of different types, this mayhelp when working on smaller fabric.

I am sure the other girls will jump in and offer some more good advise. So stop in often and enjoy the fun

PS What are you working on now we would love to see!!!!!!

coffee_freak · Post by **coffee_freak** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:44 pm

hello and welcome! i'm close to you in maryland.
glad you got bit by the bug again looking foward to seeing your work!

and as said above..lighting, bigger chart or a magnifier..
i use a one that is like this:

http://63.210.199.180/00/62/0/6202.jpg. ... 0&cvt=jpeg

agi · Post by **agi** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:59 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum. I hope you can find a solutio to your eye problem.

juenbug7334 · Post by **juenbug7334** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:24 pm

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to get some items today.

carolyn61 · Post by **carolyn61** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:39 pm

Welcome! Rose pretty much gave the best suggestions. I just recently bought a magnifier that clamps onto the edge of the q-snap frame I'm using. It makes all the difference. I love the Told In A Garden line. I have one (or two, I think) of the designs but haven't actually started one yet. I'd love to see what you're working on. Start a thread and you will get all the encouragement and advice you could ever want.

juenbug7334 · Post by **juenbug7334** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:58 pm

thanks.

nicgoss · Post by **nicgoss** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:21 pm

Welcome!

Hope the suggestions here have helped some what! These guys know their stuff!

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:44 pm

Hello and welcome! Lovely to pick up an old hobby again, but what a shame about the eyes -- is it the charts which bother you or the actual stitching? If the latter, you could stitch your projects on larger counts; 11 or even 8ct aida, or if you like evenweave, why not try the very pretty 18ct fabrics that are around? Good luck!

Jilly · Post by **Jilly** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:32 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum, I hope you find the solution soon

sammy_v · Post by **sammy_v** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:28 pm

Hi welcome to the forum, hope u manage to find something to help.

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:33 pm

Welcome from the West of Scotland. As Rose and Mabel have said, take care of those eyes using good lighting and good fabrics. I use a huge magnifier with a daylight bulb. Works for me. (So does a good night's sleep...!)

mags · Post by **mags** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:51 pm

Hello and welcome

Hope you mange to find something to help.

~threadbear~ · Post by **~threadbear~** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:31 pm

Hello and welcome!
I hope you can get the problem sorted out so you can really enjoy the stitching again.
I am also having problems at the moment as I think my eyes are changing and I'm going to need stronger glasses when I go backto the optician in October. Then I'm going to ask her if she would recommend me getting a magnifer or stronger lenses purely for stitching.

Could you maybe get advice from your optician as to what would be the best solution for your eyes?

charmagne_capalad · Post by **charmagne_capalad** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:43 am

...and welcome!

I also have sensitive eyes and I do have a flexible magnifier, I photocopy my charts to make it larger...and as what was said earlier do stitch in a well lighted room. I do rest my eyes after 1 - 2 hrs of stitching to minimize eye strains.

Happy stitching and take care!

juenbug7334 · Post by **juenbug7334** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:58 pm

I purchased a big light type thing for x stitch. And reading glasses-also working on linen is the culprit I think. So how would I get to post a pic here? Thanks.

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:16 am

In the Tips & Tricks section there are instructions for posting pictures in a thread. If you would like to set-up a gallery you have to have a minimum of 10 post and then just go to the gallery and follow the steps.

CarolinaGirl · Post by **CarolinaGirl** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:58 am

Welcome! Glad you are here!

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