You must have thought I had popped over to America to pick up my parcel. I cannot believe how long it is since I posted, ..... and yes, my order did arrive shortly after that post and everything I had been wanting arrived. I must say that Elizabeth looks a little daunting but not enough to change my mind. I have spent ages fiddling around with threads and linen and finally have decided to bite the bullet and buy the Crescent Colours to do this one in. I have also ordered some 35 count linen for her as well.
My favourite linen has always been 32 count Belfast, but my friend Chrissie and I did a stitch along on the Blessings Sampler and when I saw her version done on a 35 count linen it looked so much smaller and daintier than mine I knew that I had to try it. I would not have thought that 3 or 4 threads per inch could make that much difference. So .. stay tuned to hear if I can handle this finer linen. Not sure what I have let myself into.
Tis the Season has been waiting for some more Gloriana to finish it off - only the wording to do. I found that using two strands of the Gloriana I got the coverage it needed.
No photos today but hopefully soon.
So once again I am waiting on an order but it should be here any day now.
Bye for now
2 comments:
My favourite linen count is 32ct, but I don't find stitching on 36ct is that much harder, so you should be fine. 36ct does give a finer, daintier appearance - looking forward to seeing your WIP.
KarenV
I jumped from 32 count evenweave to 40 count linen for 'Abby' and I hardly noticed any difference (apart from the over one) so you will absolutely fine and when you go back to 32 again, you'll think it's huge :o))
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