tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post4501272714518374379..comments2024-02-23T15:15:46.812-05:00Comments on D1D2: Struggling with Superimposed StitchesD1-D2http://www.blogger.com/profile/03520044024915591288noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-66050488762050917772020-08-30T05:50:46.102-04:002020-08-30T05:50:46.102-04:00Superimposed element are tricky because the founda...Superimposed element are tricky because the foundation threads have a mind of their own. Doing the short stitch holding before the superimposed work is an interesting idea. It certainly gets the threads under control. My teacher always says that you should stand up from your work every 20 minutes to see how it looks from a distance. It's a good idea to stop getting stiff. Although it's difficult to remember when you are caught in the stitching flow. The line of held thread gives a better line but back stitching provides a stronger outline to stitch over, which might help. It's looking lovely so far. Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534998852351018118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-14752348795037447932020-08-19T16:46:41.721-04:002020-08-19T16:46:41.721-04:00Oh wow, those holding stitches really make a diffe...Oh wow, those holding stitches really make a difference - those long stitches look so much smoother! And your first cherry blossom turned out great.Leonore Wintererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681857834221038780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-65289570203822021452020-08-14T17:06:36.800-04:002020-08-14T17:06:36.800-04:00This is a very demanding piece! That red is stunn...This is a very demanding piece! That red is stunning.Jo who can't think of a clever nicknamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663450738390351663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-81387717005426695372020-08-14T10:54:56.098-04:002020-08-14T10:54:56.098-04:00Somehow my first attempt at commenting disappeared...Somehow my first attempt at commenting disappeared. :( Anyway, this post has been so helpful to me! I’m trying to learn JE on my own, so I love reading other people’s blogs as they figure things out because the tips they give are always so useful. I think your piece is beautiful! You are doing a great job! My life’s ambition is to embroider a Japanese fan. I have two questions for you, though. 1. What brand of tracing paper do you use? 2. What is the held thread technique you used to outline the flowers?Mandy Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001342438956574977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-75479195301613088982020-08-14T07:08:21.175-04:002020-08-14T07:08:21.175-04:00from another person struggling with this cloud, di...from another person struggling with this cloud, did you pad each petal before stitching?<br />I have all my padding in, but can't get the metal threads to lie the way I want them to. I think doing the short stitch holding before the blossoms is brilliant! I have moved on to the cords and tassels while I think about it.....love having your blog for advice, thank you, AnneHappily stitching on the Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041458340672356810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7213240850696097245.post-78570412085494172452020-08-13T15:34:03.265-04:002020-08-13T15:34:03.265-04:00Yes, it's very disconcerting to realise that t...Yes, it's very disconcerting to realise that the view you are getting as you work isn't actually the one intended. I mean, you knew it all along, but you sit back and look properly, and it's such a surprise!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539noreply@blogger.com