A fat fuzzy slub. Yes, you leave them alone. No, I don't and didn't. I've removed the excess fuzz from several in this piece but this one was a monster. There was no thin thread hidden in the bulk, it was just all fuzz.
So I took a linen thread from the edge, full length of the piece in case I needed it. Leaving a long tail, I started weaving close to stitching where I can hide the ends, and continued as the broken thread was pulled out.
Part of it was woven in next to the thread before removing it, but once removed the bends in the linen thread from the weave are very noticeable and make it easy to follow.
The new and the old thread ends are pulled to the back and I'll decide whether to weave all the way into the stitches or leave as is. I think it's fine as is.
This didn't take any time at all. One more eyelet letter on this side and it's on to regular cross. Thank goodness there is a break before continuing the eyes on the right side of the chart.
Question - there are two methods online for stitching the eyes. All legs of the eye come up from the center and go down at the edges OR all legs start from the edges and go down into the center. Which do you do??
Have a happy Wednesday!!
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10 comments:
I start from the edge and go down in the center. You did a great job with that linen!
I start at the edge and go down in the center.
I've woven in new linen threads before, when they are far too thick and once the stitching is all finished and pressed, you would never know. I always stitch my eyelets from the outside to the centre, I think that is the way most people do them.
Looking good your woven thread!
I stitch my eyelets the same as the others-from the outside to the centre.
Have a great day and stay save!
Greetings, Truus from Holland
The few I've done were outside to center. It seems to me that way the center hold will remain smoother?
Great job on your repair!! As for the eyelets, I stitch from the edge and go down into the center. To me, it helps to open up the hole.
Marly, I am amazed at how you fix those fuzzys in the linen. I usually try to hide them and live with them, but one day I will get brave and try your method.
I do my eyelets the same as the others. I am loving this sampler!
Cherie in WI
I work from the edge into the center which emphasizes the hole. Great
repair and reweaving.
Well, go figure! I would have never thought of reweaving. I just deal with it. I guess it has never really been a huge issue since most of what I stitch leans to the the primitive and I just chalk it up to adding to the character. Will have to remember this though. As for eyelets....yes, from the edge to the center for me. ~Robin~
I always start from outside to center. I find it's easier to see the center from the top of the fabric instead of trying to find it on the bottom. Make sense? You did a great reweaving on the linen. It's hardly noticeable.
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