I am about to start my second project and thought I would have a bash at using evenweave fabric, as this particular picture would lend itself nicely to the finished effect vs. aida. I've never stitched on evenweave before and was wondering if anyone can provide or recommend an online diagram that shows the technique of stitching over two threads?
Any help much appreciated.
Agi
"The world, as a colourful knot of threads, has turned into a memory, and now you cannot be sure whether it was real." (Géza Ottlik, Hungarian writer)
Thanks so much Agi, that is exactly what I was looking for! I've printed it out and propped it up at my work table, in case I lose the plot completely.
The pattern I am using is for 14-count Aida and so does not specify whether I should be stitching with one or thwo strands or over one or two threads of evenweave. I would like to use 28-count evenweave and am not sure which method - over one or two threads - would be best. Any ideas which is generally most effective?
If the pattern is for 14 count aida then you need 28 count evenweave and do it over two threads. It is harder to move from area to area but lovely to stitch on, enjoy yours new experience.
Oh i'm sure you will love it! I recently tried evenweave and have really enjoyed it. It would be lovely if you could start a thread in the SAL section as well, so we can follow your progress.
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Over 2..come up in one hole (lower left or lower right) skip a hole and go down in next one, leaving an empty hole under the thread. It takes a little getting used to, but once you get used to it you'll be able to do it easily.
Just remember a tick tack toe board and go for the corners.
Also for future reference, you can adjust the final size by using different count fabric. While 28 count is equal to 14 count aida, 32 count linen will give you 16 count. You can easily convert up or down as needed.
Instead of thinking about stitching over threads when I stitch on evenweave, I count in squares of 9 holes. Works for me - whatever you find easiest. This is another good site:
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