My kids thought it was funny that I only got that little bit done. I decided to change my rotation a bit and stitch on the Heirloom Sampler in the morning and the rabbit in the evening. Larger count and not as stressful to do.
So I took another photo to show I am making progress.
Well, back to school and basting for the pilot class.
5 comments:
Very nice! What pilot class?
Beth, I use Gloriana silk a lot and haven't had any fraying or splitting, whether I am using one ply or six. I wonder if it would help if you tried the next largest size needle? I don't remember what could you are working on and I don't think linens are as abrasive as NP canvas, but that might help. Are you using a short length? I never cut a length of thread longer than 18 inches.
I don't know what the problem is but maybe this will help and make this a fun project, not a frustrating one.
Tonya,
No, I am not learning to fly!!! I am helping a needlework teacher check her instructions:it is called piloting a class.
Jane,
I forgot two things when I started this piece: I need to be careful of the direction of the silk fiber and I need to use shorter lengths. Once I did those things, it was much better. Also working on it first thing in the morning helped too. I was much less stressed.
Glad you were able to tame the Gloriana silk. It's a lovely thread.
Jane/CH
cool, thanks for the info did you get a email from carpage? I think no one got it. I am trying to get ahold of them.
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