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Any cross stitchers out there? Need some advice...

Any cross stitchers out there? Need some advice...

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Old 09-05-2010, 04:03 PM
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I'm fairly experienced with counted cross stitch, but now I'm doing my first stamped cross stitch project from a kit that didn't include a needle or instructions for choosing one. It looks like most of the stiches are worked with 3 strands of floss and the fabric is fairly closely woven--may be muslin. I'd appreciate any help with choosing the right needles.
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Old 09-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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I do counted cross stitch. For you answer, I would use a sharp one, that you would be confartable to thread the needle. I have a horibble time threading the needle.
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Old 09-05-2010, 05:13 PM
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The few times I have also used a large eye sharp. You need to be able to fit three strands but at the same time pierce the fabric. A regular cross stitch needle will not do the job.

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Old 09-05-2010, 05:28 PM
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I use an embroidery needle. They have a larger eye and a sharp point. I've done a couple of stamped cross stitch baby quilts. These seemto work just fine.
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I use an embroidery needle also.
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Old 09-06-2010, 03:14 AM
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Use an embroidery needle can't go wrong with it.
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Old 09-06-2010, 06:12 AM
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There's not much to see at this point--just the picture that came with the kit. It's a pretty big piece so it'll take me a while to do it. I'll try to post as I go. BTW: I visited your webpage. You make very nice quilts!

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The few times I have also used a large eye sharp. You need to be able to fit three strands but at the same time pierce the fabric. A regular cross stitch needle will not do the job.

Can we see it?
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