Cross-Stitching

Stitching on perforated paper is somewhat different from stitching on fabric, but it is fun to do. Perforated paper, of course, has to be held so that it does not bend. The "feel" of stitching on it is different. Sometimes the needle just falls through the hole. Pulling the floss too hard can sometimes tear the hole. Try it; you'll like it! It is just a matter of getting used to the "feel" of stitching on perforated paper. Go to top

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  Reply from anna

  Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:47 AM

  Thank you for your quick reply, guess I'll adjust my order and narrow it down to one ornament till I see how it goes? I've been reading that when finished your "trim" the work with craft sissors down to "one block" around the finished work? What do you do with the one block that's not finished all around the ornament? Hope I don't appear stupid, but............. Thanks again for the quick answer.
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    Reply from  Anita

    Tuesday, March 10, 2009 2:50 PM

    Anna,
    If you trim close enough, you won't notice the block but you still will have paper around the stitch. Here is a close-up of a bookmark I stitched on perforated plastic:

    http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Resources/FinishingTechniques/img/Bookmark%202.JPG

    Anita Go to top

    • Reply from Anna

      Tuesday, March 10, 2009 5:22 PM

      Thanks Anita, I'll give perforated paper a try, wanted to make 3 tree ornaments for grandchildren. I also read where you can "sticky" down the edges of the p/paper to give you something to hold onto?
      Love this site, so many helpful people and all kinds of free patterns to try.
      Anna Go to top

I have stitched on perforated paper, vinyl evenweave, and perforated plastic. All are good materials to stitch on for ornaments, magnets, cards, etc. However, with the perforated paper and perforated plastic, you can't do any half or quarter stitches on this type of material. I prefer the vinyl evenweave since I am able to do these types of stitches on this material. If you buy white or cream perforated paper, you can spray paint it to whatever color you would like. I've done this in the past with good results. I hope this helps.

Anita Go to top

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  Reply from mkm

  Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:31 PM

  What kind of spray paint do you use that would not affect the floss? Go to top

  • Reply from Anita

    Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:11 AM

    I've always used enamel paint and have had no problems. I generally paint them well before I need them so the paint has at least two weeks to set. The paint makes the paper a little stiffer which makes it easier to stitch on. Here are a few of mine that were spray painted.

    http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Galleries/Anita/img/1156592643801.JPG
    http://www.cyberstitchers.com/Galleries/Anita/img/1143893477065.JPG

    Anita Go to top