Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 27/5
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:43 pm
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Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 27/5
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:22 pm
Looks brilliant.
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 27/5
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:24 pm
Wow, there are loads of posts in Stitch-A-Long! I had to go back 6 pages to find this one!
Anyway here is the latest update. I've finished the tree in the background, and all the backstitch that I can do so far! Just the couching to do on his chest and sleeves. I'm leaving that till the end, in case moving the snap frame damages it.
Thanks for looking!
Anyway here is the latest update. I've finished the tree in the background, and all the backstitch that I can do so far! Just the couching to do on his chest and sleeves. I'm leaving that till the end, in case moving the snap frame damages it.
Thanks for looking!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:44 pm
looking very nice! Love it! Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:47 pm
Beautiful Carole
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:59 pm
Great progress on this one ! He looks amazing!
! He looks amazing!Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:15 pm
Great progress!! He looks so majestic.
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:14 pm
Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:29 am
This design is gorgeous and your stitching is wonderful. I love the colors.
I have a question, what does it mean to "couch" stitches?
I have a question, what does it mean to "couch" stitches?
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:39 am
Each time I see this, I feel tempted to move mine from wish list to cart on 123 stitch. I know I'll get it soon. I just love it! Great progress!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:53 am
Wow!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:18 am
He is amazing!!!!!!! 
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:09 am
You've made great progress, and I'm looking forward to seeing the couching!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:15 pm
I hope I can explain this!marniecat wrote:This design is gorgeous and your stitching is wonderful. I love the colors.
I have a question, what does it mean to "couch" stitches?
Couching is a way of securing a thread on the surface of your stitching. You use 2 needles and threads. You start by laying the main thread where you want it to sit on the design, then bring the other needle and thread up through the fabric, over the main thread and back down again to secure the thread.
I found a video that explains it better than I can!
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-do-co ... ch-191549/" target="_blank
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:51 am
Looks like a fun technique! Thanks for taking the time to post the link and explain.3madspaniels wrote: I hope I can explain this!
Couching is a way of securing a thread on the surface of your stitching. You use 2 needles and threads. You start by laying the main thread where you want it to sit on the design, then bring the other needle and thread up through the fabric, over the main thread and back down again to secure the thread.
I found a video that explains it better than I can!
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-do-co ... ch-191549/" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I think it will look great on your Samurai and I can't wait to see when you're done!
Do you mind if I have another question?
Is the couching indicated in the chart or is it something that you know will enhance the piece so you've decided to add it in? If it isn't indicated, I admire your stitching insticts!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:25 pm
Hi Marniecat
The couching is indicated on the chart. It is quite a complicated piece. All of the red and purple is done using blended threads, and there are something like 27 different instructions for backstitch and other speciality stitches (using different colours and number of strands), plus beads, cording, and metallic! I am thoroughly enjoying it though, I've wanted to do this one for over 10 years!
The couching is indicated on the chart. It is quite a complicated piece. All of the red and purple is done using blended threads, and there are something like 27 different instructions for backstitch and other speciality stitches (using different colours and number of strands), plus beads, cording, and metallic! I am thoroughly enjoying it though, I've wanted to do this one for over 10 years!
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:29 pm
wow he is looking fabulous wow
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:41 pm
This is looking amazing already.
thanks for the link. I've bookmarked it.
thanks for the link. I've bookmarked it.
Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 1:39 pm
wow 
, he's amazing!
, he's amazing!Re: 3madspaniels 2011 stitching - Mighty Samurai 13/7
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:02 pm
No kidding, sounds really complicated! I'm glad you are enjoying it, we are all enjoying your photos and look forward to more! He really is fabulous!!3madspaniels wrote:Hi Marniecat
The couching is indicated on the chart. It is quite a complicated piece. All of the red and purple is done using blended threads, and there are something like 27 different instructions for backstitch and other speciality stitches (using different colours and number of strands), plus beads, cording, and metallic! I am thoroughly enjoying it though, I've wanted to do this one for over 10 years!