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cross stitching on Jobelan 28 ct over 2 threads.
Thu, Sep 2, 2010 1:37 AM
Posted by sigrid smitley
I have only stitched on aida cloth,now I have Jobelan 28 ct over 2 threads and I have an awfull time with it .what is the best way to do this ? the plastic ring deos not hold it tight maybe a wooden one would be better,Ihave to try it.It is a beautifull nativity scene 352w by130h stitches ,it take me 2 life times.any suggesten would be very helpfull.
thank you
sigrid
  • Reply from Maria S.
    Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:36 AM
    I have read that using swim suit elastic wrapped around the inner ring of an embroidery hoop keeps your fabric secure. Rather than a hoop, you might have a better time using a Q snap. I've found that no matter how careful you are removing your stitching from a round hoop, a circle shape stays on your fabric. If the Q snap also lets your jobelan become less taunt, you can cover the edges of your fabric with thin strips of quilt batting. Jobelan is a lovely fabric. I've just finished a wedding sampler using the 32 count. Go to top
  • Reply from wirose
    Friday, September 3, 2010 10:12 PM
    http://www.123stitch.com/QSnapFrames.html(Q-Snaps) Go to top
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    Reply from Sherri
    Tuesday, September 7, 2010 7:02 PM
    I have a terrible time with Q-snaps- I can't get the fabric tight enough at all. I use a plastic hoop, and the best one that I found to keep the fabric tight is a quilting hoop that has a lip on it- I get mine from JoAnn's. They have many sizes of these available.

    http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=xprd274682

    As long as you take off your hoop after every stitching session and wash your hands before you stitch, you will not get a "hoop mark". The crease left by a hoop is not a big deal- it comes out with needlework mounting (that's what I do for a living- usually 50-60 pieces a week. Trust me- it does!!) It also comes out as you move the hoop around and as you take it off after your stitch (it lets the fabric "relax" again), and as long as you use DMC and fabric that is NOT over dyded, you can wash it and that also takes out the crease. The key is to MOVE THE HOOP. Good luck and enjoy!!! Go to top

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      Reply from mkm1
      Wednesday, September 8, 2010 5:32 PM
      I have found that, rather than using the Qsnaps or hoop, the best solution is to use scroll rods on a floor frame (and there are some inexpensive ones available) I have found no negative issues when using these - no lines, no problem with keeping the fabric taut, no "crushing of previously stitched areas. I have been stitching for nearly 30 years, and have designed charts for most of that time.
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      • Reply from Sue
        Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:12 PM
        The scroll frame is the best, I've found, personally, but, not the kind that has the split dowels and the wing
        nuts...I use the kind that has wooden knobs and a nylon canvas stapled to the dowels that you then hand tack your
        project fabric to...as a matter of fact, I just finished 2 projects that were approximately 22"x16" each and there's
        nothing else I'd use EVER...you can get just the frame or you can get it with the full floor stand, I use American
        Dream Products, here's their web site http://www.adp-usa.com/ Go to top