tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post8758538123917913437..comments2024-03-28T23:51:48.119-05:00Comments on Wild Olive: 4 ideas on stitch sizeMolliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-89562314293754646152012-07-27T18:12:07.739-05:002012-07-27T18:12:07.739-05:00This is a great explanation, and I love how cute t...This is a great explanation, and I love how cute the visuals are!Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18190779333407822579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-21551292405081971492012-07-11T22:51:50.542-05:002012-07-11T22:51:50.542-05:00I sometimes poke holes with my needle for the next...I sometimes poke holes with my needle for the next three or four stitches as I approach them. The holes will act as a guide to get your stitches even. But I think all in all it just takes practice and patience. <br />Thanks for the informative post :)Sheilahttp://www.etsy.com/shop/sewfaithful?ref=si_shopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-9751336522708746182012-07-11T19:58:43.251-05:002012-07-11T19:58:43.251-05:00So cute and great explanations!So cute and great explanations!Tanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-54482800914098671712012-07-10T20:19:52.886-05:002012-07-10T20:19:52.886-05:00The biggest thing is just practice. But using fabr...The biggest thing is just practice. But using fabric where you can see the weave more will also help, because you can almost count spaces. Once you've gotten used to that, you're better able to judge the space, even without counting.<br /><br />I'll try and work on a post about this!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-20080599431903191322012-07-10T16:47:59.069-05:002012-07-10T16:47:59.069-05:00Mollie, can you tell me the best way to make sure ...Mollie, can you tell me the best way to make sure my stitches are all the same size? I love the way you do that but mine seem to always end up random sizes even when I'm trying REALLY hard.HillaryMNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-48485366139933621812012-07-10T15:08:04.391-05:002012-07-10T15:08:04.391-05:00I find that I have a stitch length that is natural...I find that I have a stitch length that is natural for me, and at this size my stitches are fairly uniform. When I make an effort to make stitches bigger or smaller, I have to fight my "natural" inclination. Has anyone else experienced this? :) Aileenmomof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13554023441518653066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-41491523523678529642012-07-10T10:16:39.194-05:002012-07-10T10:16:39.194-05:00I agree with uniform stitches. I truly have an ap...I agree with uniform stitches. I truly have an appreciation for quality work.<br /><br />Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.comvintage honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238989082552064864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-29950197360645961152012-07-10T10:00:36.937-05:002012-07-10T10:00:36.937-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473148914709570743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-8416607232856790982012-07-10T09:03:35.423-05:002012-07-10T09:03:35.423-05:00The number of strands I use depends on the project...The number of strands I use depends on the project, and often the size of the motif itself. No rules, just how I'm feeling. These were all stitched with 3, which I like to do. But all 6 is also a favorite...I like that the lines are more chunky! It's also nice to mix up the number of strands in a design!Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05919005875185335727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-8560604773776512112012-07-10T07:29:10.286-05:002012-07-10T07:29:10.286-05:00How neat! I never thought about this much since I ...How neat! I never thought about this much since I usually just try to make they all the same size (even if it ends up looking more haphazard!) but these examples really show what's possible. Thanks for sharing!Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500979.post-25045180041593637232012-07-10T07:28:02.354-05:002012-07-10T07:28:02.354-05:00Morse code! Love that idea....
HOw many strands d...Morse code! Love that idea....<br />HOw many strands do you usually use? I used to think less was better, but now am trying more strands....<br />I'm sure it depends on the project, but do you have some general rules/guidelines?<br />Wanna go look at my latest project and make suggestions? <br /><br />http://donna-homebuildingcountdown.blogspot.com/2012/06/Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473148914709570743noreply@blogger.com