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dazed118 Publish time 2012-9-27 21:59

I have seen the easy count grid line, but when I showed it to boyfriend he said, "That's Cajun Red! I have spools of it!" The 4-6lb stuff is perfect for small count fabrics like 18-22ct because it's super fine and bright RED! I do have some of the 10-16 lb stuff in neon GREEN for the larger count fabric's. Granted the guys in the local bait and tackle shop think I'm nuts when I come in and tell them what I want it for, but they think it's great a girl is in the shop that doesn't smell like a pier. ;P

Oh and fishing line is about 1/2 to a 1/3 of the price of the easy count branded stuff from the craft store. You also get about 2 to 3 times the amount. Just be sure to say you need "high visability" line.

stitcherex Publish time 2012-10-2 09:11

Thanks for the tip on the fishing line.I am one of those who baste the entire design area.With aida, it's ok because the blocks are quite easy to see and count, but linen is another story altogether . . .sigh.But no matter, I will try the fishing line.Cheers, p

yovi2912 Publish time 2012-10-3 11:30

i've ever make a grid with soluble pen. but it's very difficult to use with ruler. so i want to asking a question how to grid using ruler or just to sign it 10x10 then make a lines?

Willow Publish time 2012-10-3 13:00

RenXing replied at 2009-6-18 17:14 static/image/common/back.gif
Small trick to wash out all the grid when using a soluble pen is using water + vinegar .All the grid ...

thank you very much for this info

ida fitrie Publish time 2012-10-3 13:17

Thank you for the information... :)

marolis Publish time 2012-10-8 13:14

Gracias por la información ...

azucena Publish time 2012-10-13 04:34

Hamsteren09 respondió a las 2009-5-26 10:53 static/image/common/back.gif
When you draw the grids using water soluble pen, sometimes the colour may not all wash out or disapp ...

as you say dark colors can stain the fabric, but sometimes, and I mention that I passed the milestone of framing if not good fences also leave, thank you anyway

yolanda56 Publish time 2012-10-13 18:55

Thank you for sharing

Bluejay Publish time 2012-10-21 21:42

Very useful info, thanks! http://www.laymark.com/l/m/m208.gif

cl4r4 Publish time 2012-10-25 16:23

StitchAndi replied at 2010-1-6 18:08 static/image/common/back.gif
I have used fishing line, not thread to grid my projects. The same type of nylon line that fishermen ...

me too! in fact I get the bright orange one that can be seen easily, and it pulls out smoothly when needed.
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