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Monday, January 31, 2011

Citrine

Hello again, I've started another pattern, this one for my youngest daughter. It is Citrine, by Anderson. I have a question and I'm hoping someone can help me out. This pattern calls for Kreinik #4 (it says dmc 032) and B5200. I bought S5200, but I'm not sure that will cut it. If someone knows what I can convert these threads to, that I can buy from Michaels or Hobby Lobby I would really appreciate it, I would prefer not to order online unless I absolutely have to.
The pattern is done on 28 count evenweave, 1 over 1. I will try to post a picture sometime in the next couple weeks.

Thank you,
Amanda

2 comments:

Wendy said...: Amanda,

B5200 is a bright, bright white DMC floss. You'll find it at both Michael's and Hobby Lobby. If I remember correctly, it is placed up at the very front of the list, just before or after the 100 series of colors.

If your Kreinik #4 braid says that it is color 032.. then that's a pearl color with kind of a white/pale bluish sheen. At those stores, you could also look at the DMC Light Effects thread and use E5200 (again.. a metallic/shiny white effect.)

Hope that helps!
Wendy; January 31, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Louanne said...: There is a lot of info on the subs for Kreinik at the HAED BB. Check this thread: http://heavenandearthdesigns.yuku.com/topic/5432 and this one: http://heavenandearthdesigns.yuku.com/reply/206192/I-need-your-help-please#reply-206192
for starters.; February 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

Tutorials

How to Carry Threads
This is really easy...it takes a while to get used to though....and your back will look terrible...this you will have to live with...One thing...You will be working your 10 x 10 grids in colums...it makes it easier...
1. Start with a 10 x 10 grid..
2. Find your first symbol...and stitch all of that symbol in your 10 x 10 grid....When finished...
3. Find the same symbol on the 10 x 10 grid below it...take your needle and bring your thread up like you are going to make the first 1/2 of the X ...but don't do it...just unthread your needle and lay the thread down..
4. Go back to the first grid you were working on...and stitch the next symbol the same way....when finished bring your thread down....
5. continue each symbol until your first 10 x 10 grid is finished....
6. start the next 10 x 10 grid ....you should have thread there already for you to pick up and stitch...
Posted by Vickie 3/7/2009

Tent Stitching (Wikipedia)
Tent stitch variants
There are three types of tent stitch, all producing the same appearance on the front of the canvas but each worked in a slightly different way and having particular characteristics, uses, benefits and drawbacks. These variants of tent stitch are known as basketweave, continental and half cross tent stitches:
Basketweave tent stitch - The basketweave form of tent stitch is worked in diagonal rows up and down the canvas. The yarn on the back of the canvas has a typical basketweave appearance, with alternating horizontal and vertical stitches. Basketweave is the best stitch to use for covering large areas of canvas as it does not distort the canvas as the other two forms of tent stitch do.
Continental tent stitch - Continental stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitches appear diagonally across two threads. This method uses more yarn than half cross stitch tent stitch but is more hardwearing.
Half cross tent stitch - Half cross stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitch appears vertical or horizontal, not diagonal, and crosses only one thread. This method uses less yarn than other stitches but is not very durable as coverage on the back of the canvas is a little thin.