Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 8042207 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 246301 [first] => 0 [author] => Rapsy [authorid] => 65282 [subject] => [dateline] => 1434957978 [message] => [quote][size=2][color=#999999][img]static/image/common/user_online.gif[/img] Rapsy [img]static/image/common/clock.gif[/img] 2015-6-20 15:48[/color] [url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=8031485&ptid=246301][img]static/image/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size] I have a big glass vase that I put all of my threads in. When I just need to do one stitch, which o ...[/quote] Let the good times roll! You should try to start a stitch'n'bitch for local stitches that meet at the store once a week. [useip] => 70.67.144.215 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 8105747 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 246301 [first] => 0 [author] => imuni55 [authorid] => 65612 [subject] => [dateline] => 1436040866 [message] => [i=s] Edited by imuni55 at 2015-7-5 04:16 [/i] I bought a little basket in which I keep my needles. When I work, I single out the color variations (all red used on the dress, or greens for bushes etc.), then I assort them from light to dark, or backwards. Then I write this order on the sheet of printed design, add the symbols and mark the "dark" and "light" ends. And then I just put the needles in the cushion in the same order as on the sheet, then I can just count to find the correct needle. And I don't remove the thread from the needle. Also there's a balance of the thread length. If it's too short, you waste too much. If it's too long, it frays and knots. I prefer around 1 m long - it's quite a lot, but I like it that way. For Dimensions I do the same, just keep the needles in the organizer (stick them into the foam rubber in the organizer). [useip] => 92.112.64.99 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 2 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 12 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 8106326 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 246301 [first] => 0 [author] => herbert [authorid] => 22233 [subject] => [dateline] => 1436061348 [message] => I am not as stingy as I should be with my thread I think? I don't do kits often because I have had that problem in the past with running out of thread and not having the number or name, so I just skip them all together. I don't look at them even, so I can't be tempted either :) [useip] => 74.5.69.121 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 13 ) [14] => Array ( [pid] => 31128674 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 246301 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1644436255 [message] => Following this thread [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 46842 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 14 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 46705141 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 246301 [first] => 0 [author] => Knitpurlsm [authorid] => 412198 [subject] => [dateline] => 1712516728 [message] => Thanks for the info! [useip] => 97.118.184.108 [port] => 14724 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 15 ) ) Saving and Wasting Thread-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

Rapsy Publish time 2015-6-22 15:26

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I have a big glass vase that I put all of my threads in.When I just need to do one stitch, which o ...

Let the good times roll!You should try to start a stitch'n'bitch for local stitches that meet at the store once a week.

imuni55 Publish time 2015-7-5 04:14

Edited by imuni55 at 2015-7-5 04:16

I bought a little basket in which I keep my needles. When I work, I single out the color variations (all red used on the dress, or greens for bushes etc.), then I assort them from light to dark, or backwards. Then I write this order on the sheet of printed design, add the symbols and mark the "dark" and "light" ends. And then I just put the needles in the cushion in the same order as on the sheet, then I can just count to find the correct needle. And I don't remove the thread from the needle.
Also there's a balance of the thread length. If it's too short, you waste too much. If it's too long, it frays and knots. I prefer around 1 m long - it's quite a lot, but I like it that way.
For Dimensions I do the same, just keep the needles in the organizer (stick them into the foam rubber in the organizer).

herbert Publish time 2015-7-5 09:55

I am not as stingy as I should be with my thread I think?I don't do kits often because I have had that problem in the past with running out of thread and not having the number or name, so I just skip them all together.I don't look at them even, so I can't be tempted either :)

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 03:50

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Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-8 03:05

Thanks for the info!
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