Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 1498 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 652 [first] => 0 [author] => yunni [authorid] => 112 [subject] => [dateline] => 1241759421 [message] => EVERYONE come here are so lovely... 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The thing is whatever I do I can not help the strands twist around each other, thus showing the color of the fabric. My stitches look skinny rather than being thick and looking full. I would appreciate your help... [useip] => 213.139.214.180 [port] => 0 [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] => 18 ) [19] => Array ( [pid] => 167666 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 652 [first] => 0 [author] => vinjason [authorid] => 8519 [subject] => [dateline] => 1295596236 [message] => The patterns that you follow should give you all the instruction you need to stitch your charts .... i use DMC threads (6 strands in each hank) of which i stitch with 2 strands, and the aida size generally is 14, 16 or 18 count depending on the chart. As for needles (embroidery needle) i useually stick with a favourite one till i either loose it or break it ( then have to find another that feels right, unorthodox really i surpose) and bircemors the twisting and knotting of the yarn is something that happens to all of us i think. All the very best ladies ... [useip] => 125.239.21.212 [port] => 0 [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] => 19 ) [20] => Array ( [pid] => 167669 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 652 [first] => 0 [author] => ahskzh [authorid] => 10345 [subject] => [dateline] => 1295597236 [message] => Using 6 strands for 14CT? :o Wha .. [useip] => 125.128.58.67 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 20 ) ) Floss through your needle...-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

yunni Publish time 2009-5-8 13:10

EVERYONE come here are so lovely...

niuniu Publish time 2009-5-11 10:02

yes..it was too crowded

marly Publish time 2009-5-24 20:37

Me to I also used 2 strands for x stitching!

Hammy Publish time 2009-6-1 00:09

On 14 count 2 or 3 strands of floss for cross stitch, usually 1 for backstitch. (Some people stitch blacks, navy blues or whites with 3 even when the other colors 2, because the color of the fabric shows below).
On 16 you decide if it is 2 or 1 strand.
On 18 one strand is enough.
Please try on a scrap fabric, if you are not sure.

nadinex Publish time 2009-6-18 00:07

I always use 14ct or 16 ct. on 16ct I always use 2 strands. on 14ct if it is white fabic or light fabric I use 2 strands but if it is dark blue or coloured I used 3 strands :)

RenXing Publish time 2009-6-24 09:38

I have a friend,the first time she did cross stitching .She used 6 strands for 14CT.I wonder how can she put 6 strands into 26 needle .She told me that firing a little bit at the begining of the thread,it will be easier . :sleepy:

cynthia Publish time 2009-8-26 13:10

Two strands for 14CT is enough expect the thread too slim

bircemors Publish time 2011-1-17 22:14

what about the needles?? do you use the same size of needle in all fabrics? The thing is whatever I do I can not help the strands twist around each other, thus showing the color of the fabric. My stitches look skinny rather than being thick and looking full. I would appreciate your help...

vinjason Publish time 2011-1-21 15:50

The patterns that you follow should give you all the instruction you need to stitch your charts .... i use DMC threads (6 strands in each hank) of which i stitch with 2 strands, and the aida size generally is 14, 16 or 18 count depending on the chart. As for needles (embroidery needle) i useually stick with a favourite one till i either loose it or break it ( then have to find another that feels right, unorthodox really i surpose) and bircemors the twisting and knotting of the yarn is something that happens to all of us i think.
All the very best ladies ...

ahskzh Publish time 2011-1-21 16:07

Using 6 strands for 14CT? :o
Wha ..
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