Could I ask for some advice? Do you think I should use one or two strands of floss?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Really late to the game
Hi! I got my ABC's charts for Christmas and hoped to start in February, when I could easily slot this project into my rotation. However it took me a little while to choose my fabric and fabric count. I finally went with Lakeside Linens Maritime White which is a nice creamy mushroomy colour. I chose to do a 40 count over 2. Unfortunately my LNS didn't have a big enough piece for me so I had to do a special order. This was in February. I finally got the call that my linen was in at the end of July! Does it always take that long? So, I hope to start this project at the end of my current rotation which should be right after Labour day.
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Hi Alice. That is a long time to wait! They are lucky you didn't buy the linen elsewhere.
I would do 1 strand of floss. Trying to jam 2 strands into 40 count, would be really tight. You may be able to do a half cross-stitch with 2 strands, and it will cover enough. Try it out first!
I haven't started yet either, so you are not the only one! LOL. I'll get there someday.
Definitely one strand on 40 count - your linen is going to bind up if you use two. Also, that blue font is really hard to read. Best of luck!
Goodness! Sorry about the blue font. I wasn't taking into account the orange background. Horrible.
Thanks for the advice, one strand it is.
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