The pale blue set are much better than the green ones. The greens look like you twisted the thread a lot as you stitched. I always railroad on Klosters to be on the safe side. Makes it more even when cutting afterwards. The only "eep" I can see is the one with the "4" but two blocks doen, in the cross over section, there's that "odd" twist.... I would be inclined to do the top one on the cross over block again and then weave up and through the back to the four and work the fifth line in there.
Not sure if this is what Claire is saying or not. There's a kloster block with only 4 squares. The left hand green square. Starting at the top point, it's 4 blocks down on the right side.
Mel, even with one strand it becomes visible when they're very twisted. I noticed that stitching with silk pearl threads usually look like that at the beginning of the thread and then again at its end. I have also found that this is not something that bothers me and once you have it ironed it's usually not well visible anymore.
Klosters are a challenge at the start! I don't know how many I've already ripped out and sometimes more than once. They can be therapeutic to stitch, because you fall into a nice rhythm, but leave out one satin stitch or get one positioned wrong and then they become hell very quickly, because they just have to match. Fudging is possible, but it's always a hassle.
Thanks for the understanding and the insights! I'll definitely try and redo that whole block tonight. Glad it was only one! I was not aware of the significance of getting them perfect - I was just trying to as part of my natural stitching.
What you have to keep in mind is the run of the threads you're going to cut. The Kloster blocks or rows of satin stitches always have to cover the opposite side exactly. Then the cutting is a breeze.
PMSL...closer than you would ever imagine...lay the side of your scissors [tiniest, sharpest scissors possible] right up against the satin stitches and cut carefully. When you do, you'll see tiny edges of fabric there looking like they need trimming off. Don't trim them, wiggle the fabric between your fingers a little and those tiny edges will retract and leave you a perfect edge.
And don't panic when you do it. Cut in the best light you have , preferably daylight.
Well, if you get to yours at the same time I get to mine on that damn pillow, we can wig out together :) Glad the Landis ladies sent me those wonderful Ginghers - they are going to get a workout (or thrown across the room in disgust).
I don't need to add anything anymore, Claire said it all :-)
My personal best trick is to cut two and two threads. Go in with your scissors and then come out with the tip, two threads on the blade. Lean as close to the satin stitches as you can and then cut. You'll see that you get a routine quickly. It's amazing how much fun this is.
I make sure to always come out with the tip of the scissor blade because this gives me complete control, so that I don't accidentally cut into something else...
As soon as I get your new address your birthday present goes out, Mel, and there's something related in there...
Umph....did I even think to mention the curved point scissors? Those little sharp ones for cutting threads are just the best. They angle right in to where you need them.
Fine - I'll be the sacrificial thread cutter :( But it will definitely be on a night when everyone is out of the house, so I can try to put two coherent thoughts together :) Such as "Oh, shit!!" and "Okay, they tell me you can fix this..."
You have four sides...top and bottom, and two sides..
If you cut a wrong thread on the top or bottom of your Kloster, you use a fabric thread from the top or bottom of the piece.
If you cut a wrong thread on the side of your Kloster, you use a fabric thread from either side of your piece.
You do this because it lies in the right direction as you weave it over and under to replace the one you cut.
Once you have woven it in, it will look a little "off"...take your piece between your hands and wiggle it to and fro. Your woven fabric thread will then just settle itself in.. Trust me, this always works.
I learned it on "Crystal Waters" which was my first proper cut piece with loads of errors. To look at it now, you would never know it was a cock-up.
Was good to stitch to this afternoon.
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How amazing that TeamGB got a gold!
Lovely progress.
What can I say - they ran and *very* tactical race !!! A well deserved win!
So have you and Mariann checked *all* my Klosters for me ???
The pale blue set are much better than the green ones.
The greens look like you twisted the thread a lot as you stitched. I always railroad on Klosters to be on the safe side. Makes it more even when cutting afterwards.
The only "eep" I can see is the one with the "4" but two blocks doen, in the cross over section, there's that "odd" twist....
I would be inclined to do the top one on the cross over block again and then weave up and through the back to the four and work the fifth line in there.
Cool a woman gets gold for gb! A believe a Welsh lady at that! COOL almost as good as the crosstitch!
That's weird because both the green diamonds and the blue diamonds are done in one strand each of Caron Wildflowers .....
Not sure if this is what Claire is saying or not. There's a kloster block with only 4 squares. The left hand green square. Starting at the top point, it's 4 blocks down on the right side.
The kloster block only has four stitches (squares wasn't the right word).
LMAO - this is a new language to me!
Mel, even with one strand it becomes visible when they're very twisted. I noticed that stitching with silk pearl threads usually look like that at the beginning of the thread and then again at its end. I have also found that this is not something that bothers me and once you have it ironed it's usually not well visible anymore.
Klosters are a challenge at the start! I don't know how many I've already ripped out and sometimes more than once. They can be therapeutic to stitch, because you fall into a nice rhythm, but leave out one satin stitch or get one positioned wrong and then they become hell very quickly, because they just have to match. Fudging is possible, but it's always a hassle.
Thanks for the understanding and the insights! I'll definitely try and redo that whole block tonight. Glad it was only one! I was not aware of the significance of getting them perfect - I was just trying to as part of my natural stitching.
Thanks again!
I know - painful!
What you have to keep in mind is the run of the threads you're going to cut. The Kloster blocks or rows of satin stitches always have to cover the opposite side exactly. Then the cutting is a breeze.
How close to the satin stitching do I cut?
No I'm not up to that point, just curious.
PMSL...closer than you would ever imagine...lay the side of your scissors [tiniest, sharpest scissors possible] right up against the satin stitches and cut carefully. When you do, you'll see tiny edges of fabric there looking like they need trimming off. Don't trim them, wiggle the fabric between your fingers a little and those tiny edges will retract and leave you a perfect edge.
And don't panic when you do it. Cut in the best light you have , preferably daylight.
Eeeeep !!! PANIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PMSL..
Well, if you get to yours at the same time I get to mine on that damn pillow, we can wig out together :) Glad the Landis ladies sent me those wonderful Ginghers - they are going to get a workout (or thrown across the room in disgust).
I don't need to add anything anymore, Claire said it all :-)
My personal best trick is to cut two and two threads. Go in with your scissors and then come out with the tip, two threads on the blade. Lean as close to the satin stitches as you can and then cut. You'll see that you get a routine quickly. It's amazing how much fun this is.
I make sure to always come out with the tip of the scissor blade because this gives me complete control, so that I don't accidentally cut into something else...
As soon as I get your new address your birthday present goes out, Mel, and there's something related in there...
Umph....did I even think to mention the curved point scissors? Those little sharp ones for cutting threads are just the best. They angle right in to where you need them.
Curved point scissors? What am I doing - embroidery or surgery ?????
You can go first Karen - I'm packing this project away until I get more sleep and much less stress !!!!!
Fine - I'll be the sacrificial thread cutter :( But it will definitely be on a night when everyone is out of the house, so I can try to put two coherent thoughts together :) Such as "Oh, shit!!" and "Okay, they tell me you can fix this..."
{snicker} {giggle} You can curse me for making you go first if you like ....
You can and it's easy.
Erm well, think of it as surgery on your embroidery. After all [grins] you are cutting it open:)
Um, somehow, that's not helping :}
It was meant to be helping? really? oh well,...
PMSL - love you two!
There I was, brain the size of a planet, thinking I was helping by offering sage advice....
Thank you Marvin :)
TeeHee :)
Think picking threads from the edge of your fabric and weaving them in... nema problema!
Nema Problema for you !!! I would never get the thread looking right - the tension would be all wrong ....
But then again - we wont really know until we have to do it - right?
Very right! You get that feeling for these things quickly when you take the first step.
Oh, and Kloster blocks hide a lot of what's going on beneath them
Ok, think of it this way.....
your fabric is a square or rectangle, yes?
You have four sides...top and bottom, and two sides..
If you cut a wrong thread on the top or bottom of your Kloster, you use a fabric thread from the top or bottom of the piece.
If you cut a wrong thread on the side of your Kloster, you use a fabric thread from either side of your piece.
You do this because it lies in the right direction as you weave it over and under to replace the one you cut.
Once you have woven it in, it will look a little "off"...take your piece between your hands and wiggle it to and fro. Your woven fabric thread will then just settle itself in..
Trust me, this always works.
I learned it on "Crystal Waters" which was my first proper cut piece with loads of errors. To look at it now, you would never know it was a cock-up.
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