Over One

15 March 2006 28 Comments

It’s Wednesday once and again and time for the SBQ. This week’s question is:

Do you stitch “over one?” If so, describe your experiences. If not, have you considered it? (See an “over one” diagram.)

I have only stitched “over one” a few times. Since I don’t have the best eyes in the world, at first I was worried about being able to see (or rather NOT being able to see) the stitches, but then I realized since I am nearsighted and seeing up close isn’t really a problem for me it shouldn’t be an issue.

The first time I stitched over one I did it on 22 count Hardanger cloth. I chose to use 22 count because I wanted the stitches to be big enough that I could get a feel for the whole process. I learned some valuable lessons from that project (for example, the “continental” method of stitching prevents the stitches from getting lost within the weave of the fabric) and I liked the results enough that I have stitched over one a couple more times on 28 count since.

I also have some more over one stitching planned in the near future. I recently bought a kit that is supposed to be stitched with silk threads over one on 32 count fabric. I am really looking forward to stitching this project, but I am pretty confident that in order to do stitches that tiny I will need some sort of magnifying glass!

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The Wagon

15 March 2006 7 Comments

After some good-natured jabs from Hubby surrounding my recent purchase of “Angel of Spring” and TW’s “Petites: Book 1, Castle and Dragon” in addition to all the stash that I bought while I was in the US, I am hereby officially committing myself to “The Wagon” until my birthday (May 22)… With some exceptions of course! :D
For example, I can continue to receive The World of Cross Stitching because I have a subscription to it. I can also buy fabric and floss, but only if necessary. However, I am not allowed to acquire any beads or metallics because I have to order them online and I believe it is too great a temptation for my clicky finger to throw some other things in my shopping basket while I am at it. Besides, I have all the beads and metallics I need for “Celtic Spring” and “Fairy Flora” (both of which I have started since I last updated by the way) and I am not planning on adding anything else to my rotation that needs beads or metallics right away anyway.

Once my birthday arrives I am allowed to order some things and afterwards we will see if I can perhaps remain on The Wagon. Wish me luck and I hope that I can count on your support…

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