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I'm not having any problem with the 36 count! Isn't that strange?
I adore this Tobias color, lighter than my other piece, and perfect. I pulled Kezia to start but had a problem with the symbol. This wonderful booklet offers the border in over one and another chart for over two, but the symbol is not listed for the vine. I thought it was 310 but after checking through a magnifier, it is a symbol not listed. So she went back into the basket and the second pull was Sarah Needham, but I need a piece of linen for her. Third was Jane. And yes, already a thread change. I am only substituting if I don't feel the charted color shows well on my chosen linen. And I learned something important.
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As with the yellow in Ann, choosing a lighter or darker shade doesn't always work. Brighter is better. These two are very similar, but the 3827 is brighter and that's what worked. Going up and down from the 437 on the DMC card still didn't present as well on this dark fabric.
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Working only two (let alone five) at the same time is messy and I don't like putting away the work, the chart, all those floss bags every time. So my plan today is to drill pilot holes into the side of my oak tray table, install the hooks, and keep the floss rings hung around the table for easy access (they are tagged with sampler name). The projects will be stored in the bags and without the bulky floss bags, easier to handle.
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The basket is working well to store these bags and I bought extra clipboards to hold the current working page and thread list. A few extra hooks on the table can also keep scissors at hand. I actually worked up a wood project that I will show soon, not quite finished yet.
Feeling better today, thank you for the well wishes!
Have a good day.
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5 comments:
covering the last few posts here -
I'm glad your cousin is recovering, and yes that is a good reminder to get your affairs in order (and review them occasionally) before you can't and the state gets involved.
Bummer on the cats returning. Yes, they seem to know there's a meal at your house.
I like the idea of adding hooks to the table. Gotta say I'd be afraid I'd catch those "L" shaped ones on something though. I have several projects kitted up and by the stitching chair, still I only work on one until it's finished or I can't - like running out of a called for floss :-(
I have no idea why a higher count thread could be easier to stitch on. My guess is something to do with size of holes vs. threads? Floppy-ness of the fabric? The higher count has fewer thick/thin spots in the threads?
Thanks for the tip on going brighter, not lighter or darker on thread substitutions.
I hope someone has a solution for the symbol issue on Kezia. Maybe there's an errata page on the designer website?
Marly, good news that you’re feeling better today! I love the Tobias linen you’re working on. I’ve never seen that one!
Enjoy your stitching......Cherie in WI
Soooo...don't you mean "Number Three"?? I get stuck on trivial details ya know. Ahhh, dear Kezia... I am waiting for you to do her so I can copy your full dress adjustment. Yes, I'm shameless like that. The missing color in the key, though, is concerning. Talk about details...yikes. Love Tobias!! ~Robin~
So glad you are feeling better. I like the idea of the hooks on the tray table for the floss.
Enjoy your stitching.
I am one of those people who fuss and fuss about organization and work process. I would love to see how you drill those holes. I use a tower computer desk on wheels for my stitching moments and could drill holes in it too. I have stuff all over two tables when I work. Slob-o-rama! Glad you are feeling better.
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