want to try cross stich
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catcity
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catcity
10 years, 7 months ago by catcity
Hi, I am realy mad when there is this patteren that I realy want to do, but there are too many strings so I was thinking I might try cross stich. If any of you cross stich, can you tell me how long it takes, how many skeems you would need ect. Thanks!!
Margaron
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Margaron
10 years, 7 months ago by Margaron
It depends on the pattern and obviously how long you've been doing it. I find that cross-stitch takes longer though. Also, you split your strings generally so you can get like three times the length from one piece so skein wise you shouldn't need crazy amounts, a lot less than you would to make it a bracelet.
catcity
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catcity
10 years, 7 months ago by catcity
Thanks!
SydBeatle
Bracelet King
SydBeatle
10 years, 6 months ago by SydBeatle
I tried cross-stitch a couple years ago, but I didn't have the patience for it. So I can't really say anything. But I'm sure a bracelet pattern would look really cool in cross-stitch form. Cool idea and good luck!
emmay
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emmay
10 years, 4 months ago by emmay
I did #14614 as a cross stitch and it turned out great! I used 2 skeins of stranded embroidery thread, using 2 strands each time. To work out how much aida cloth, find it's count per inch (14/16/18) then divide the dimensions
emmay
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emmay
10 years, 4 months ago by emmay
...of the pattern by that number, adding at least an extra inch all sides
Margaron
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Margaron
10 years, 4 months ago by Margaron
I just count the squares mark with a ruler and cut it
puppydog
Bracelet King
puppydog
10 years, 4 months ago by puppydog
emmay you should post a pic
OwlBcrafty
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OwlBcrafty
10 years ago by OwlBcrafty
I do some embroidery it would probably be a bit harder than cross stitch if you did want to do embroidery you would want a grid on your fabric that matches the pattern.
megani
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megani
9 years, 8 months ago by megani
Its Si fun give it a go
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