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Using a stitch frame
Tue, Feb 18, 2014 3:42 PM
Posted by Kathy
Using a stitch master floor stand on a project where there are multiple thread changes. Tying off the threads are very difficult ; I wonder if I am missing something to make it easier
  • Reply from Ruby Cochran
    Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:45 PM
    That's why I prefer a hand held frame or hoop. I never did get the hang of it. Go to top
  • Reply from Busydebbie
    Monday, March 3, 2014 2:44 PM
    Are you stitching in the style of in the ditch? Go to top
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    Reply from Pearl
    Sunday, October 5, 2014 7:41 AM
    I gave up on mine. Use a hoop all the time now. Go to top
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      Reply from NANCYE G
      Sunday, October 5, 2014 1:12 PM
      What is stitch in the ditch?

      Try stitch in 10 count grid at a time. You can stitch over the floss until it is needed agai. It is easier to keep track when you are working on one small area at a time.

      Is that stitch in the ditch? Go to top

      • Reply from Busydebbie
        Monday, October 6, 2014 5:00 PM
        Stitch in the ditch with a hoop or scrolls
        Non stitch in the ditch is like a drum with the fabric stretch on the top side.
        Assembled: table, small hoop,fabric,Large hoop. Thus it is harder to get needle under the back side of the stitches to secure thread.

        Stitch in the ditch goes table, big hoop, fabric, small hoop. then the needle is easier to go through the back side of the stitches to secure.

        Maybe it should be called stitch in the pot????
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  • Reply from dfc
    Tuesday, October 7, 2014 2:41 PM
    I thought "stitch in the ditch" was a quilting term. I've never heard it used for counted cross stitch. Go to top