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Alan
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 Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:55 am Post subject: How much thread? |
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Hi
I am new to the list and new to cross stich (part way through first one)
I have a program that will do photos to x stitch but how do work out how much thread is needed.
Alan
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mslegacy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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It depends on the software you use. It should be listed as floss useage (sp). If your program has a help, do a search for it. I hoped that helped....
Oh, and welcome to the madness of cross stitching! 
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laydenwithstitches
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| Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject: re: how much thread |
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Hi Alan,
Oh, you're going to be hooked now. Cross stitching is very rewarding. The results of your efforts are seen quickly and if you are creating something personal like the image of a friend or pet it also becomes very gratifying.
Tammy is right in that some programs will have a "Usage Report" that can be printed through the page setup or layout. There may also be an area when you initially import an image that allows you to choose how many strands you wish to use. Stitching with 1 strand rather than 2 would of course effect how much thread you use. If you blend threads, you would have to match the amount for each colour.
Using the same number of strands for each stitch creates a very uniform finish. Using a variety of strands can create stunning effects. For example, a landscape would have depth if you use a variety of strands. 1 strand for the sky, so colour can set a mood but not be the main focus, 2 strands for the main subject and I have had success using 3 blended threads for small flowers in the foreground.
The best part about designing your own pattern is experimenting and letting your instincts play out. There are no "Designing Police" so you are free to create everything just the way you want it to be. Experience will be a good guide as to how much thread to use too.
Hope this helps.
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Alan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 4:23 am Post subject: how much thread |
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Thanks for the answeres,I will check the program when I install it on the new computet but I don,t think it has a useage section.
You have answered the next question as to single or multiple threads.
I am going to do a black standard poodle in show trim (ours) and was thinking that the braclets and rosettes ect should stand out from the body,I was even thinking wool??
But as there are no police,unlike the quilt police I should be ok.
Alan
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laydenwithstitches
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| Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:09 am Post subject: Show us |
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The design for the standard poodle sounds wonderful. You certainly could use wool if you like. I hope you'll add photos to our Work in Progress section and consider showing the finished piece in the stitcher's gallery.
That's an open offer for all members. We all enjoy viewing the work of other stitcher's.
Elaine
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Alan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:09 am Post subject: |
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I will but dont hold your breath as it will take me a while, I will post a photo of the dog later when I start.
Alan
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