Make it your own embroidery class -- ask questions here

[Donna]

I am really enjoying this project! I went digging in my old cross stitch and embroidery supplies and got really excited to be stitching again. I had some perle cotton and bought some (okay- a lot more!). I found a fat quarter of black woven fabric in my Stacy and decided to use that. This is what I have so far.

[Linda L.]

That looks stunning against the dark background.

[sewskeel]

Merry Christmas to all
I just finished it
Thanks Alex form getting me into embroidery again

[Amy E.]

I am new to embroidery and so thankful to have this opportunity to meditate with thread. I selected a plain tonal cotton so I could practice stitches. I’m kind of going with a “crazy quilt” approach. This is so addicting!!!

[Donna]

Thanks Linda. I’m really enjoying this project.

[Nancy C.]

I am really enjoying this project. I would appreciate Alex talking about different ways to finish the project i.e. ways to mount; make into a pillow, etc. She had mentioned previously something about putting on stretched canvess. Could she give more details about that possibility. Alex, thanks for all your help. Nancy, Star member..

[Barbara T.]

Have any of you found video tutorials that you really like? Right handed please. I saw reference to a particularly good left hander but didn’t find others on my quick search here. Thanks and Happy New Year. I’m torn between stitching or watching the BOM videos while all the football on tv!

[Carole B.]

Does anyone know how long Alex will continue with this project? I started late and as my norm, going my own way, but having a blast! Happy New Year everyone! Happy stitching!

[Helen W.]

Does anyone know how long Alex will continue with this project? I started late and as my norm, going my own way, but having a blast! Happy New Year everyone! Happy stitching!

Carole B, There is a class this morning (Monday) Jan 3. You can ask her in the live by posting your question. I love how you
Go Your Own Way. We are very similar in that respect. Keep posting your progress. It is so inspirational. HelenW

[Carole B.]

Carole B, There is a class this morning (Monday) Jan 3. You can ask her in the live by posting your question. I love how you
Go Your Own Way. We are very similar in that respect. Keep posting your progress. It is so inspirational. HelenW

Hi Helen—Saw that in newsletter this morning. I’ve posted more work done over the weekend on the Show Your Work thread. Happy New Year!

[Yolanda C.]

How do you post the pictures on this forum?

[Barbara B.]

How do you post the pictures on this forum?

https://thequiltshow.com/forum/the-t...loading-photos

Use the box Search the Forum—type Uploading Photos. The first post will take you to step-by-step instructions. Most photos taken on my iPhone are too large so must be resized smaller. That is included in that post.

[Rhonda B.]

Ahh I finally found how to make a comment. Yesterday it was the first time in months that I have had a chance to watch these classes. I am intrigued as I watch Alex demonstrate different stitches that the majority are sewn away from the body. I have always sewn towards myself with the majority of embroidery stitches. Is this unique to me or do others sew that way.

[Yolanda C.]

Do I post pictures from my camera or my phone?

I cant seem to post them.. I have to gmail Alex..
Thank you yolanda

[Judy W.]

I’m looking for some way to mark the dark blue silk. Any suggestions?

[Rhonda B.]

Have you tried iron of chalk? I get the charco pen empty it and fill it with Hancy’s chalk

[Helen W.]

Judy W. I do a lot of work on black backgrounds. I also would recommend the iron off chalk. You can get it in pencil form
and it works well. Another idea that might work would be to draw you circles or design on freezer paper, do your first line
of stitches around it, then pull it off and fill in the area with stitches. HelenW

[Rhonda B.]

I have been a bit absent due to watching the Australian Open Tennis Tournament (the only sport I watch). I am back to watching Alex and so much fun seeing everyone’s work although I have too much on to join the sew along but I am very interested about the neutrals quilt. I will have to source my own fabrics as I am in Australia.