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VirgoGarg In reply to Litwolf689 [2012-05-01 03:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

The border is my own design. Made it up as I went along.

There is a type of coloring called variegated. It can be seen on thread, embroidery floss, and yarn. Can have one or many colors that change in intensity throughout the string.

The first thing I submitted to deviant art is a plushie that has variegated yarn hair of the multicolor variety.

If you are framing embroidery, you can simply fold the edges back and secure them with masking tape.

Always use Fray Check on the edges before beginning a piece, however. If not, you will end up with an unraveling mess before you finish stitching.

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Litwolf689 In reply to VirgoGarg [2012-05-01 16:37:45 +0000 UTC]

What's Fray Check? I put duct tape along the side of my stitching. Once it's in the frame, it's stationary so you don't have to worry about fraying... right? (I'm still a newbie at stitching and especially framing)

How did you make the variegated floss/thread look so neat? I tried it before but it looked... off somehow. Yours flows perfectly.

Thanks for the tips!

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VirgoGarg In reply to Litwolf689 [2012-05-01 17:08:33 +0000 UTC]

Fray Check is a product that keeps fabrics from unravelling at the edges. It comes in a clear bottle with a blue lid. Apply to the edges and let dry before starting.

Many fabrics, including those sold for cross-stitch, will easily fall apart. The fabric will start to come apart as soon as you take it out of the packaging if it is not stabilized somehow.

Here is a good cross-stitch resource:

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Go under tools and click on alphabet generator. This will help you make words. However, they tend to turn out a bit larger than expected, so there will be some trial and error.

There are two special markers sold in the sewing section of craft stores that will help you chart your letters onto the fabric. One slowly disappears and the other washes out with water.

When you finish your work, gently wash it in a pan filled with dish soap and water. Most floss is over-dyed so the excess will have to be washed away. Rinse and lay flat to dry. Carefully iron. The threads can burn.

Do you use an embroidery hoop? This will stretch your fabric flat and allow for even stitching.

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VirgoGarg In reply to StitchingDreams [2012-04-19 12:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I would ask if you'd like to buy one, but you could probably do this in your sleep!

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VirgoGarg In reply to Rai-Starstreak [2012-04-16 20:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

It's sitting on a piece of vellum with rose petals in it.

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