MONTH 7 — Ask Questions Here

[Barbara B.]

Please use this TOPIC to ask questions about Month 7.

[Karen F.]

Are there patterns for the embroidery? I can’t seem to find them

[Barbara B.]

There are 6 pages for Month 7, the last 3 show the embroidery motifs for two Log Cabin borders.

[Fiona]

I'm afraid I don't see them either. They have not come up on the regular BOM page?

[Barbara B.]

That is where they are. Are you logged in as a Star Member?

[Bette S.]

Yay, got it now! Can’t get patterns in Canada either, yes I am signed in.

[jptousley]

Good morning, Barbara. I, also, cannot see the patterns for month 7. I’ve logged in and out several times, and the only items appearing are the introduction, months 1-6, and your blog section. Items 1-8. Thank you for any assistance.

[Barbara B.]

I just asked the webmaster to look into this. Stay tuned…

[Barbara B.]

Check to see if Month 7 is now on a second page. On a phone it might be. Just a thought.

[Barbie1192]

It is 9:30 AM EST The newsletter says pattern available. However, click on Get The Patterns. All you get is a 404 Not Found.
Yes, I am logged in. Also, month 7 is not on the list. It only goes to month 6.

[Barbara B.]

IMPORTANT—Month 7 is now up. The link in the newsletter will remain broken so you have to go to the LEARN section and find it under Pick A Petal. Wednesday newsletter will fix the link but it is on the website today July 1.

[Elizabeth A.]

Thanks B…. They are up now. Just printed!

[Barbara B.]

Website glitch, it had been scheduled to post June 28. We only know it’s not there when folks let me know. As an Admin I can always see it. Glad you are all set now.

[Sheridan D.]

Thanks Barbara for sorting it out. I have pattern now. Website wouldn’t even let me comment on this page even though I was login. Got the problem fixing on my iPad but still having problems with laptop and phone. I will contact the help desk if I can’t fix it.

[Jennifer M.]

i have noticed that sometimes I can't find the comment bar, even though I'm signed in. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

[sewskeel]

How many strands of threads do you use for embroidery?

[Helen W.]

Sewskeel, I love using the size #8 pearl cotton. When I use DMC floss I use 3 strands to get a
somewhat similar look to the #8. Barbara said the kit is #12, I usually use 2 strand of 12 to get
the thickness of #8. I am no pro at embroidery. I have just got what I like by trial and error.
HelenW

[KayeT]

you mentioned on the embroidery video about your email, but could not find it?

[Carole B.]

Wanted to offer any help you may have when working on the embroidery.

I don't have the kit, so not sure what threads were included. I use Sue Spargo’s Eleganza threads made by Wonderfil. They come in #8, #5 and #3 weights (left to right in photo). You would want to match your needle to the weight of the thread. For example, I typically use a #24 Chenille needle (on left in photo) when using the #8 thread and a #18 Chenille (on right) for the other two heavier threads.

In the photo of the leaf, I used #8 thread for bullion knots on edge and #5 for closed fly stitch down the center of the left.

Hope this helps, and please don’t hesitate to ask!

[Barbara B.]

The kit uses Wonderfil Spagetti size 12 wt.

[Helen W.]

Carole, Love the bullion leaf treatment. Your work is so, sew beautiful. HelenW

[Barbara B.]

you mentioned on the embroidery video about your email, but could not find it?

bbquiltmaker at gmail.com

[sewskeel]

Having trouble transferring drawing on logs. Any suggestions?