... there's nothing quite like them ..... especially when you open a package full of them and they are accommpanied by some yummy linen.
My parcel from Elegant Stitch arrived yesterday. I was out and didn't get home till after midnight but I just had to open it at 1 AM!
I have always bought my linen from my local needlework shops, but they really only stock Zweigart or Permin. I love working with Belfast but don't really like the Permin. However, after reading all your blogs out there I decided to try some of the different linens, in higher count. Lois and Annie (from Elegant Stitch) have even over-locked the edges of the linen for me and labelled it so I would know which is which and I was so grateful for that, (just in case they get lost in the stash cupboard).
From left the linens above are: R&R Antique Cotton 40 ct; Lakeside Magnolia in 36 ct; R&R Abecedarian Blend 40 ct and Lakeside Pear 40 ct. Not that theylook anything like that in the photo.
I just love the Lakeside Magnolia, and the Lakeside Pear is nice. Not too sure about the R&R Antique Cotton - it feels quite stiff and starchy and probably a bit too "yellow" for my choice, however that is what the pattern called for so we shall see. Funnily enough, the R&R Abecedarian Blend is nothing like the Antique Cotton and feels much the same as the Lakeside.
The Lakeside Magnolia has the orange stripe in the selvedge like the Belfast does, so do they just overdye the zweigart linen ??? I know I'm showing my ignorance here but haven't had anything to do with these brands before. You ladies are leading me astray !!
This is the Lakeside Magnolia (looking too white) with the Crescent Colours on it that I will be using to stitch Elizabeth. Great choice of linen and threads - thank you Terri !!
This photo is to show you how the girls at Elegant Stitch have overlocked the edges of the linen for me. Isn't that great - I don't have to work up the enthusiasm to get the sewing machine out. (I can sew - just don't enjoy it!) The colour of the linen is much better in this photo - it is like a clotted cream - LOVE IT!.
I got a few other threads - some WDW - not sure what they were for; some NPI (for CHS Gilded cage and Diminutive Dutch; and of course the Gloriana to finish "Tis" is here now too so I can sit and finish that one off and maybe make a start on something new. Woo hoo,
I did get something else but can't show you just yet.
Off to the stitching corner ..
Mary
4 comments:
WOW! What gorgeous fabric and threads and to have the raw edges overlocked is a wonderful extra. I haven't been brave enough to work on those count linens yet, 32 count has been my most adventurous so far, so I look forward to hearing how you get on with your forthcoming projects xxx
Mmmm lovely new fabrics and threads. I am too scared to order fabric that I don't already know, just in case I hate it and have wasted my money. I hear such awful stories about linen looking and feeling like old sacks.
Yes, they do overdye the Zweigart linen! Luscious, isn't it?! Love the new stash! Lois and her staff are absolutely fabulous.
Woo hoo, great stash. Can't wait to see what you start next.
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