tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post6168028253150799134..comments2023-09-08T22:05:31.194+12:00Comments on Farm Girl Stitching: Neat Stitching??Nickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662924691039566761noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-91907166430745076902011-04-05T07:26:06.057+12:002011-04-05T07:26:06.057+12:00Wow your embroidery is just lovely!Wow your embroidery is just lovely!Dani - tkdchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304768491192625890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-19885441477653526692011-04-04T09:56:19.219+12:002011-04-04T09:56:19.219+12:00I just found your blog and I just love it. Your s...I just found your blog and I just love it. Your stitching is just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your tips.<br />Hugs<br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110572810616964398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-7670005922498964862011-04-03T23:11:06.564+12:002011-04-03T23:11:06.564+12:00Thanks for sharing your way of stitching, as your ...Thanks for sharing your way of stitching, as your work is always beautiful. I haven't used a hoop up until now. Do you use stab stitch with the hoop? Some say it makes more even stitching, while some say otherwise. I'd be interested to hear your version.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-41345834370473859862011-03-30T23:49:22.541+13:002011-03-30T23:49:22.541+13:00Thanks so much for your wonderful tips. I just ha...Thanks so much for your wonderful tips. I just have one question, do you use the stab method for stitching (where you go down thru the front and then start the new stitch from the back) or do you do the running type method where you do the whole stitch at once? Sorry, not very good at explaining. I haven't been stitching for long. I have found that by using the stab method I can keep my stitches more even, though I notice the designers use the other method. What are your opinions? <br />By the way, lovely stitching. I can see that I am going to have to make a start on the "Tis the Season" blocks too, they are so nice.Helen Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000760706580001376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-8039761757089909682011-03-30T22:17:10.044+13:002011-03-30T22:17:10.044+13:00Thanks for the tips! I really want to do some emb...Thanks for the tips! I really want to do some embroidery for quilts but haven't jumped in yet. I will be referring to this a lot when I do!Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664728276490470180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-28969973472918302732011-03-29T07:01:50.132+13:002011-03-29T07:01:50.132+13:00Your post was exactly what I needed to read right ...Your post was exactly what I needed to read right now. I've been feeling a bit demoralised by my stitching but having read your tips and looked at your gorgeous stitching close up....I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I'm off to practise... practise... practise! Thanks for the therapy session.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11523355413135998788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-60211293757884975522011-03-29T01:23:36.150+13:002011-03-29T01:23:36.150+13:00Great tips, Nicky. Thanks for sharing.
I love you...Great tips, Nicky. Thanks for sharing. <br />I love your "Tis the Season" block stitching and finishing. It's very lovely and the fabrics are beautiful. The birdie stitches BOM is too cute! I love the quilt for your niece too, beautiful fabrics you've chosen. :)<br />Have a wonderful week.Vinnieyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683126664274880945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-78270936714189180502011-03-29T01:21:43.234+13:002011-03-29T01:21:43.234+13:00Your tips are much appreciated, Nicky! Thank you f...Your tips are much appreciated, Nicky! Thank you for taking the time to put this post together :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-14830821638195114132011-03-28T23:34:17.747+13:002011-03-28T23:34:17.747+13:00What excellent tips. I have not done stitchery in ...What excellent tips. I have not done stitchery in awhile and I must get back to it, your lovely pictures are an inspiration.<br />NickyNickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988782835897498229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-49911240062450511862011-03-28T12:34:21.942+13:002011-03-28T12:34:21.942+13:00Thank you so much for the tips! I feel really hono...Thank you so much for the tips! I feel really honoured that you did a whole blog post for me!!<br /> I hear what you're saying about tracing neatly....I think that maybe one of my downfalls. I hate tracing things off and find that part stressful, so I rush it and then try to deal with the wonky lines when I stitch. I'm also going to try a longer needle to see if that makes a difference.<br />I'll email you in a tic.<br />Cheers,<br />AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-42425639230607100762011-03-28T09:32:24.323+13:002011-03-28T09:32:24.323+13:00Great tips...your stitchingIS beautiful...I admire...Great tips...your stitchingIS beautiful...I admire it every day when I walk past my gorgeous swap gift!Cardygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026568765719333041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-48728951839084167152011-03-27T23:36:40.569+13:002011-03-27T23:36:40.569+13:00WOW! Nicky you do stitch so neatly... I agree with...WOW! Nicky you do stitch so neatly... I agree with all your tips and do exactly the same especially the unpicking if it just isn't "perfect".... sometimes I just can't keep my stitches even. I like to us a hoop but find the SAL-TTS are a little small. I'm going to find my smaller one and try....<br />Glad I found your very pretty blog. Thanks for popping in to see mine xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-89155155490514748022011-03-27T14:07:10.926+13:002011-03-27T14:07:10.926+13:00Excellent information. I also think that coming f...Excellent information. I also think that coming from a cross stitching background makes a difference to how you stitch.<br />The only things I would add would be to have a very good light (lamp) source. It is amazing what a difference it makes when things are illuminated well and secondly, investing in a couple of pairs of the over the counter magnifying glasses at different strengths. They also make a huge difference to what you 'see' when you are stitching.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659395088105762092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-50545098940169992812011-03-27T13:33:02.590+13:002011-03-27T13:33:02.590+13:00Interesting post Nicky, I have always admired your...Interesting post Nicky, I have always admired your stitching so it is good to read what you say. I too am a slow stitcher but I know I try to get it right by unpicking if I haven't hit the right hole etc. Another tricky thing is getting to the end of 'a line' and finding you only have room for a big stitch or two small ones - often I will go back and unpick the last few stitches and try to even them all up, sometimes I just leave it!Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-36581292173172008952011-03-27T11:43:51.517+13:002011-03-27T11:43:51.517+13:00I love the look of your stitching Nicky...I think ...I love the look of your stitching Nicky...I think I say the same thing on your comments each time :) The red you are using for the Chirstmas blocks is lovely....is it a variegated thread or are you using different shades?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-61917811777685034922011-03-27T10:23:59.908+13:002011-03-27T10:23:59.908+13:00oh and I love DMC threads and you MUST go down in ...oh and I love DMC threads and you MUST go down in the previous stitch whole even 1 thread missed leaves a gap........Chookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-7281474913966210122011-03-27T09:43:07.050+13:002011-03-27T09:43:07.050+13:00Thanks for all of your tips. I'll have to try...Thanks for all of your tips. I'll have to try some iron-on stabilizer to see how I like it. I kind of like a stem stitch instead of a back-stitch, but I see that back-stitch is very popular these days. I love that old-time stitchery has become new again!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509728430110361806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-89137236380603028022011-03-27T09:41:35.621+13:002011-03-27T09:41:35.621+13:00yep agree with you here........i will unpick a few...yep agree with you here........i will unpick a few stitches if it isn't looking right too.......oh and absolutely with the practice practice starting lots of different stitcheries to get lots of practice............lol.....I also have a thing about hiding the tails on the back too but I think that is also part of coming from a cross stitch background.......Chookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-67024129080765442492011-03-27T09:36:32.794+13:002011-03-27T09:36:32.794+13:00well done Nicky, fabulous post, and a great help t...well done Nicky, fabulous post, and a great help to beginner stitchers I am sure. Maybe you could do another on the pros/cons of peelon vs parlan vs other fusible webbings?Kiwifruit-Shireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859340256768801204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-68433841890520303692011-03-27T06:48:04.723+13:002011-03-27T06:48:04.723+13:00Thanks for this post Nicky, it's really helpfu...Thanks for this post Nicky, it's really helpful!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15485385130786077543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-24036598814175461992011-03-26T21:17:04.146+13:002011-03-26T21:17:04.146+13:00Great post Nicky, I agree with all that you said!Great post Nicky, I agree with all that you said!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902099344649780418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-84698202413522802252011-03-26T20:44:30.953+13:002011-03-26T20:44:30.953+13:00Nodding my head in agreement here Nicky...I use mu...Nodding my head in agreement here Nicky...I use much the same methods, and am always pleased with the results. I, too, am a perfectionist, and would MUCH rather unpick one stitch, than the whole lot at the end!suziteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945472950225116530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-57566116739086627202011-03-26T20:41:26.916+13:002011-03-26T20:41:26.916+13:00Great post on stitching tips. Many years ago I wa...Great post on stitching tips. Many years ago I was taught to use a milliner's needle (long and thin) in dressmaking and that is what I use for my stitching. Also, I have tried many different embroidery threads, but have found my best stitching is with 1 or 2 strands of DMC. Instead of an iron-on stabilizer, I like to layer my fabric with a layer of cotton flannel for stabilizer and hides the threads from showing on the top side. Cotton flannel must be washed before layering as it shinks. I totally agree that you definitely must come up in the same hole that you went down in the previous stitch. If not, remove it and do it again. I am always amazed at how much other stitchers produce so much quicker than I do, but maybe I, like you, am a perfectionist which makes for a slow stitcher. Bessie from the USA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-18661552664457549272011-03-26T20:36:59.314+13:002011-03-26T20:36:59.314+13:00Great stitching tips Nicky thanks for that ...your...Great stitching tips Nicky thanks for that ...your stitching is wonderful..Peg - Happy In Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278480751349046014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649040939414546013.post-19784717933128204802011-03-26T19:49:13.755+13:002011-03-26T19:49:13.755+13:00Thanks a lot from this part of the world too!!!!
T...Thanks a lot from this part of the world too!!!!<br />The more instructions,the better. I am greatful for all posts of info. Being used to stem-stitching only,I really try these days the<br />back ones. The Birds with 6 threads,did no look<br />so goot at my end either.<br />Happy Stitching:-)Grethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502660453716765342noreply@blogger.com