Hey, your cross stitch pattern is so wonderful and you are such an angel to do all that work and let people use it for free I was wondering if you have any cross stitch advice, recommendations for frames to use, what count of aida you prefer, etc? I have done a lot of cross stitch but nothing very big, so I’d love any thoughts you have from your experience. Once again, you are amazing, have a wonderful day! Xx
hey thank you! it’s just such a broad field, you know? i can tell you i’m using q-snaps, i’m using 25 ct lugana though i think after this i can say i prefer an 18 or 20 ct aida (the lugana is so soft though which i have really enjoyed). i prefer the antique white to the white-white. I don’t have a stand but i’m looking into getting a lowery, they’re just so pricey. if you’re looking at q-snaps instead of hoops DON’T go with the knock-off brands, use a real q-snap. i like the plastic hoops better than the bamboo hoops generally. i like a 26 size needle but i’m not picky as to the brand (bohin is what i use when i have a choice but i’m not fussy). i get all my fabric and needles and if i’m using a professional made pattern, the dmc skeins from www.everythingcrossstitch.com. i like tent stitching but i admit i have had some struggles with warping that i think would probably be lessened if i were doing a full-cross. i start in the bottom left hand of my pattern and work my way up (i used to start in the top left, but i have been enjoying the bottom left). i want to start stitching on the diagonal instead of across. i use a bit of a modified cross-country but as i move through the GO pattern i want to start stitching diagonally and parking the black color instead of doing all the outlining first and filling in - i think it’ll go faster in the long run.
not sure really what else to say! if you have a specific question, though, feel free to shoot one my way :D
