[LMB] Re: OT: Cross-stitch, and on to opening up packages

[Katrina Allis]

On 19/09/06, Hendon, Alison <A.Hendon at brooklynpubliclibrary.org> wrote:
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>
> and Alison adds:
> I mostly work on linen or an evenweave fabric, not stiff at all.  But
> it's true, a hoop is useful for specialty stitches (that cover more than
> 2 fabric threads, for instance.)  It's also useful if stitching "over
> one" - stitches covering only 1 fabric thread - because the hoop (I use
> the word hoop loosely here, I would usually use Q-Snaps) holds the
> threads open and makes it easier to see the tiny intersections of fabric
> thread.


Q-snaps!  That's the term I wanted!  I always forget what they're called.
Now if only I could get extensions for my current one or obtain a 20cm one,
my life would be easier.  It's really strange going back to a hoop after
using one.

Some crossstitches, I (very occasionally) don't bother with a hoop, but for
something roughly A2 in size, I rather need it.

Katrina

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