I'm still here! I did get a new laptop and have been trying to go through all the transferred files and photos from an old laptop and even older desktop. I'm now at a standstill because John's mouse gave up the ghost and I had to let him use mine lest he totally fall apart without access to his own computer. He hated my old laptop and he hates my new one. Yes, I could use the touchpad or whatever it's called on my laptop but I hate touchpads. John decided to take a nap so I came down to his computer to write this quick post.
I have a design I'm thinking of stitching … And They Sinned.
Your input will be greatly appreciated.
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I got a piece of linen for this recently from .uk. It only took a week or so for it to arrive. I think the cut was 18x55? I haven't started it yet though. Good luck with yours.
I was told to stitch in the direction of the weave so the stitches do not disappear. But I know there have been times that I did not pay attention. Try to stitch a few crosses on a piece in the "wrong" direction to see.
oops i think in quickly reading it over (not enough coffee) did i leave something out. I got it from Sewandso.uk
I have no input on your linen question, but I'd like to say that it's good to hear from you again! Hope you're doing well.
I recommend buying a regular 1/2 yard of linen, not a fat half. You will get a piece 18"x54". Stitch with the selvages top and bottom. A lot of old samplers were done this way. That is what I plan to do whenever this chart reaches the top of my plle.
Jennifer
I thought I remembered, perhaps it was Nicole from Nicole's Needlework, that mentioned a shop called sewnadso from the UK that sold linear cuts of linen for reasonable prices.
Good to see your new post, Shirlee! I don't know about the shops in the UK, but I think the Attic (in Arizona) had the special cuts of fabric needed for And They Sinned. Have a wonderful Sunday!
my LNS House of Stitches, Laporte IN sells linen cuts by the inch. They are a wonderful shop, do a lot of mail order. They have an on line catalog, but call and see what they have in linen you may want.
I once stitched a project requiring a long cut of linen and bought a linen band by Vaupel & Heilenbeck. Worked nicely for me, hope it helps!
Hugs
oooh, I have this design in my stash somewhere - I do plan to start it one day!
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