tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post24567049179711194..comments2024-03-02T16:52:21.901-03:30Comments on St. John's Stitcher: Spring Makes an Appearance + Beading HELP!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985600535017248188noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-45492559962379879162014-05-24T20:33:54.318-02:302014-05-24T20:33:54.318-02:30Great progress! I loved that design since it came ...Great progress! I loved that design since it came out. It's amazing.<br /><br />I usually use one strand of similiar colored floss (close to the bead color or using the same color that is cross-stitched around it) and do a full cross stitch to stitch it on. (I feel like the full cross stitch makes the beads stand up better, otherwise they can be floppy as you go and do lots of beads in one area.) That's just me though. It probably depends on one stitching tension as well re: floppiness. It's whatever you are happy with in the end. :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230362349362748862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-24890609773995999032014-05-17T06:45:31.430-02:302014-05-17T06:45:31.430-02:30Great progress, Melissa! I avoid beading at all co...Great progress, Melissa! I avoid beading at all costs - I did a biscornu that was covered in beads and am determined not to put myself through that again. :S Good luck!Sarah in Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285142594409324342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-19198214000534997312014-05-17T03:19:23.653-02:302014-05-17T03:19:23.653-02:30Oh good question. Seems everyone beads a bit diffe...Oh good question. Seems everyone beads a bit differently. When I have beading to do (depending on the project) and since yours is a large wip, I use the same color thread as the bead. I do a half stitch to attach the bead. BUT I understand your concern about some spaces looking too thin. Stitch a few and see how it looks. I do like what Joanne suggests. I have to try that next time. Good luck. love AnnetteAnnette-Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875182288808015617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-62610614790980783902014-05-16T22:48:59.724-02:302014-05-16T22:48:59.724-02:30I attach my beads the same as Joanie, they stay in...I attach my beads the same as Joanie, they stay in place better this way and sit nicely. If there are alot of beads in the same area then continue on using the same floss, its harder when beads are used in a far off section and one at a time, you do get a little bulk in the back when tying off, but try to keep it as flat as possible.Lisa Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11982266978697423220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-38183416013624831652014-05-16T22:21:50.726-02:302014-05-16T22:21:50.726-02:30You have gotten so much better advice than I could...You have gotten so much better advice than I could give. I have only used beads a few times. I hope you enjoy your good week-end and get out for a wonderful walk!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292519625560497199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-23460301038595592582014-05-16T16:06:16.034-02:302014-05-16T16:06:16.034-02:30I am agree with the above friends :)
Big hugs xI am agree with the above friends :)<br />Big hugs xcuckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650071456271781518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-22742002475646996442014-05-16T15:12:49.230-02:302014-05-16T15:12:49.230-02:30I use Nymo as well.
I have done "railroading&...I use Nymo as well.<br />I have done "railroading" with my beads before, but like the look of a full stitch done.<br />I'm sure you will find what works better for you. Try a few beads and if you don't like take them out and try something else.Bonnie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044997855924585281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-52958753522918665412014-05-16T13:48:01.466-02:302014-05-16T13:48:01.466-02:30I've cross stitched my beads using the same co...I've cross stitched my beads using the same color thread as the bead. If I am using 2 threads of floss to attach the bead, I will make the first stitch "/" through the hole of the bead using both threads of floss. Then on the "\" trip, I will split the 2 threads around the bead "\O\". I find it holds the bead on tightly and they lay uniformly. It's a pain but I love the lookJoaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749912043612345670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-18363169564485788952014-05-16T13:33:01.284-02:302014-05-16T13:33:01.284-02:30I never had a large cross stitch/beaded project un...I never had a large cross stitch/beaded project until this year. I used Dani's excellent advice and bought Nymo beading thread. I got mine at JoAnn's. I used a full cross for each one. No holeyness at all. Beware! Beading takes a LOT longer than stitching. Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601483236926246196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-31343102208109872732014-05-16T12:17:55.843-02:302014-05-16T12:17:55.843-02:30I always use 2 strands of floss to match the fabri...I always use 2 strands of floss to match the fabric and have been using full cross stitches to attach the beads. They are more stable that way, in my opinion, and they will all lay in the same direction.<br /><br />I love beading on stitched pieces! Let me know if there is anything more I can do/say to help!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297598468659688857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-62353441635227768352014-05-16T11:51:56.215-02:302014-05-16T11:51:56.215-02:30First, don't worry! It will look lovely!
Gene...First, don't worry! It will look lovely!<br /><br />Generally speaking, I do half stitches for my beads, and only finish off at the end of all the thread. If it is a long section, I will occasionally run the thread under some of the stitching just to keep things tight.<br /><br />I use floss, and sometimes it matches the fabric and sometimes the bead. If the beads are sort of hanging out by themselves, I'm more likely to match the fabric, but if there are bunch together, I usually match the bead.<br /><br />I do not cross stitch below the bead, and then attach the bead. That would make the bead sit up too high. If you are using the same size fabric and beads as called for in the pattern, there shouldn't be any issues with things looking too sparse. <br /><br />Good luck! You will do great and your finished project will look awesome.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034446340376652177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-38038312786635693772014-05-16T11:46:59.139-02:302014-05-16T11:46:59.139-02:30opps! should read finished, where did the #8 come ...opps! should read finished, where did the #8 come from?! Also I should have given you the link to a Mill Hill video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiysxHEJiHA&list=PL8DA081EB7D183DC8&index=2 which is very good.graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6759056932089532152.post-81833975957451057852014-05-16T11:42:09.726-02:302014-05-16T11:42:09.726-02:30Oh I love to add beads to my stitching! I use one ...Oh I love to add beads to my stitching! I use one strand of floss that is the same color as the bead. I attach it as if to do a cross stitch and if there are many close together, I simple do a back stitch on the one I just fini8shed and move on to the next one. If the beads are like confetti and are all over the place I secure each one with a tiny back stitch and knot before cutting and moving on. Hope that helps....graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.com