Loysan's Fall Fairy, 10/11 2019

[Garnet]

Oh this is simply gorgeous!

The colours are lovely and your stitching is so beautifully neat and even. Well done.



As for your questions, what I do, is to do the backstitch, then the beads, then gently wash it, roll gently in a towel to blot most of the water out and leave it flat till it's almost dry before placing it face down on a thick towel to press, I used a thicker towel than I usually do so the beads had extra softness to sink in to. When I finished Joan Elliott's The Gardener, I did it this way and where there was metallic thread I placed a piece of linen between the iron and the metallic thread in case the metallic thread melted, ( I used an old handkerchief )I don't know if others do this with metallic thread I just needed the extra reassurance for my own peace of mind. I can't remember if Fall Fairy has metallic thread, something is stirring in the back of my mind about it being around her waist/belt although I may be mistaken.

I hope this helps.

[Mabel Figworthy]

She's coming on beautifully! Good luck with the beads and backstitch.

[Squirrel]

WOW you are making great progress on this lovely design and it won't be long before it is finished by the looks of it.

I do as Garnet aka Maureen has said, do the backstitching and bead work, wash gently in warm water and when dry put it face down on a towel and iron it. I also tend to put a gentle squeeze of dishwashing liquid into the warm water as the fabric will have absorbed oil from our hands and I like to make sure its all gone. I have not had a problem with ironing metallic threads but then I don't have the iron very hot either. Just use the ordinary setting on the iron if ironing lighter weight items like handkerchiefs etc.

[Loysan]

Thanks a lot friends

[luv2craft2]

A great picture, have always wondered how this one would stitch up. You have done very well with this

[Loysan]

Only backstitching and beading left

[rcperryls]

Beautiful!! A perfect Autumn fairy!

Carole

[Squirrel]

WOW That is AWESOME. Well Done on finishing the cross stitching and we all know that the back stitching sure brings it all to life. I hope that you are very proud of your work.

[fccs]

Gorgeous!!!

[rachdun]

She looks wonderful

[Mabel Figworthy]

She's looking gorgeous already, she'll be absolutely splendiferous with the added beading and backstitch!

[Loysan]

Thanks I’m tired of all the backstitching, can’t see the end of it. So im working on another ufo insteed.

[Squirrel]

A very good idea to give yourself a rest from the b/s and find something else to do for a little while.

[Serinde]

Little but often?