I finished a couple more pieces.
I tried out a skein of Carries I had in my stash and found it to be very moisture un-friendly. Were talking a just barely damp wash cloth and an iron for a total of 5 to 10 seconds to get out a very small crease, and I had color transfer from the thread to my ironing board cover. The piece wasn't even damp from the rag. Yes, I know that their not colorfast, but that was just a bit to much color transfer for my taste.
I've tried WDW & GAST and have never had that problem.
I tried out a skein of Carries I had in my stash and found it to be very moisture un-friendly. Were talking a just barely damp wash cloth and an iron for a total of 5 to 10 seconds to get out a very small crease, and I had color transfer from the thread to my ironing board cover. The piece wasn't even damp from the rag. Yes, I know that their not colorfast, but that was just a bit to much color transfer for my taste.
I've tried WDW & GAST and have never had that problem.
Design: Quaker Pin PillowThis was a freebie from The Piecemaker website and I modified it quite a lot to make it look like I wanted. It is stitched on 28ct. linen using Carries Creations thread in Teal Mist.
Finished On: 03-12-2010
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I just love this saying and the antique look of it. It will be framed at a later date when I find the right frame for the piece.
Design: In Everything Give ThanksDesigner: Sandy Orton of Kooler Design Studio
Stitched on 28ct. Tea Monaco using DMC threads. The overall size of the stitching is only
13 1/8"x 1 5/8"
Thank you so very much for stopping by and leaving behind your thoughts, they mean so very much to me and help to keep me stitching and designing.
Take Care & Happy Stitching Everyone,
Sandy
Love the lettering and color choice in For Everything Give Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love your newest finishes! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Quaker pin pillow looks lovely and I just love the Everything gives thanks, it is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy Great stitching. That's too bad about the Carrie's. I have lots of it but I've never used any before. I'll have to be extra careful.
ReplyDeletevery elegant!
ReplyDelete- Lisa N.
Lovely finishes.
ReplyDeleteI have stitched some Carrie's and not had a problem with my iron... that I can recall. I'll take note when I finish Stitch or Die and see what happens with some steam. ;)
I just love the Give Thanks in Everything, it is so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBe always in stitches.
Great finishes. I've never had that problem with Carrie's threads and I have used them a lot. Don't give up on them, you may have just gotten a bad skein.
ReplyDeletevery pretty, love Give thanks in Everything.
ReplyDeleteI am like you I love the Saying To Everything Give Thanks. More people should take the words to heart. I like the heart too, I will remember about the Carries too. Try putting a plan white paper towel on the ironing board.
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the lettering in your "IEGT".
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful colours and finishes.
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful finishes.
ReplyDeleteMarl
I love both finishes, but especially the "In Everything Give Thanks"! Congrats on the finishes!
ReplyDeleteThe In Everything Give Thanks is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your latest finishes! I love the antiquey look of your thanks piece!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love this, it is very pretty
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