Artikel Item ID: #1253Your Questions About Embroidery StitchingProduct Information:Betty asks… Should I use the embroidery hoop when stitching on beads? I’m finishing up a cross-stitching project. All I have left is to put on little beads. Should I use the embroidery hoop to keep the cloth taut like normal? My concern is that the hoop will mess up the beads when it’s time [...] Item Description
Betty asks… Should I use the embroidery hoop when stitching on beads?I’m finishing up a cross-stitching project. All I have left is to put on little beads. Should I use the embroidery hoop to keep the cloth taut like normal? My concern is that the hoop will mess up the beads when it’s time to adjust it and move on to a different part of the piece. Thank you!
Moderator answers:Asking my husband who is an avid cross-stitcher. He says: “I don’t like to use a hoop when beading for that very reason. I just sew them on with the fabric loose and I try not to sew too tightly. I don’t like long floats of thread across the back so I finish up one group of beads, back stitch to knot the thread, cut it an move on to the next bunch. For straight rows I just try to keep from pulling the thread too tight between beads across the back so the row doesn’t become rippled.” I hope that made sense as I am not a cross stitcher, but I do like the things he makes and i think they look good.
Donald asks… How can I remove embroidery stitching (company name) from a shirt?
Moderator answers:You can remove the stitching but the holes will remain. Get a very tiny pair of cuticle scissors and a seam ripper. Carefully cut the threads to get started. Pull the threads out with a seam ripper from the reverse side. But, depending on the fabric you may see an outline of the name remaining where the needle poked through the fabric.
Nancy asks… How many people still do handwork such as cross stitching and embroidery.?My mother and I are considering opening a specialty store for nothing but cross stitch and embroidery supplies with some also the intention of finished product. I’m trying to find out how much interest is still out there for this wonderful craft.
Moderator answers:A lot of people, myself included, still do cross stitch and embroidery. I love the craft. I have many friends who share the same interest. Check out Crafter’s Community penpal list and see for yourself. There are never enough stores to buy supplies at a reasonable cost. Please make sure your store has a website so that everyone can benefit. I have to drive a good distance from my home town in order to purchase supplies I need. It’s much easier and more convenient to order online. Also, many stores don’t sell breadcloths anymore. You might want to consider stocking some of them in your store. I wish you lots of luck and success in your new business. Powered by Yahoo! Answers Item Reviews |
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