Why Cross Stitch? - All Comments

re: Hand Cross Stitch leads to Machine Embroidery Cross Stitch

SarahMeyer — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:11:32 GMT

Thank you so much for showing the detailed view comparison! I used to be a devoted hand cross stitcher but moved on to other hobbies when the tiny stitches became to difficult to see. I love the look, though, so I will have to take the leap into machine cross stitching!

re: Create special Christmas Treasures with our 9 Santas Quik Quilt Book and CD!

jalcumbrack — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:08:37 GMT

I could not agree more, Donna!

It is a magical time of year, where all things are possible!

Judy

re: Create special Christmas Treasures with our 9 Santas Quik Quilt Book and CD!

donnagiampa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:29:27 GMT

To Judy, cme, and Pat,

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing some of the neat things small cross stitch designs can become, using the designs as the focus of larger projects. Christmas is the perfect time of year for creating some special things for our friends and family, isn't it?

Donna

re: Create special Christmas Treasures with our 9 Santas Quik Quilt Book and CD!

pat71896 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:09:33 GMT

I am always in awe of your work, the old style Christmas is one lovely era. Thanks!

Pat

re: Create special Christmas Treasures with our 9 Santas Quik Quilt Book and CD!

cme — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:21:00 GMT

What a beautiful quilt. I love the bags. What great gift ideas.

cme 8^)

re: Create special Christmas Treasures with our 9 Santas Quik Quilt Book and CD!

jalcumbrack — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:55:26 GMT

Hi Donna,

Love, Love, Love this! The quilt wall hanging is Amazing! The bags, unique and would make great bags for those prized "little gifts". Great blog and always enjoy reading yours!

Judy

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

donnagiampa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:13:32 GMT

I want to thank everyone for your comments! I am so glad that I have added just a little to the understanding of Cross Stitch on the machine.

For TravelBug: With these so fast machines, we sometimes do not realize that speed is not always of the essence!

For Judy: I'm glad that you're learning from my blog. That is always rewarding for me to hear. Sometimes just hearing someone else comment on something gives us a new way to look at things.

For Pat: We are all in such a hurry these days. With these incredible machines and their speed, we tend to want to take advantage of that speed. It can sometimes be very hard to slow down when we know how fast we can go!

For LaRue: Try it...you'll like it <g>. All that speed is great for "regular" satin stitch and pattern stitch embroideries. But Cross Stitch can use a little coddling by slowing things down just a bit!

For Nancy: Cross Stitch is really just like any other machine embroidery--they all use stitches, after all! Even after several years, I remain so impressed by the quality of Cross Stitch on the machine and enjoy seeing the design come to life so quickly.

For Al's Sweet Heart: You can read more about my specific Stabilizer choices on our website at:

www.vsccs.com/.../stabilization_hints.htm

For Janette: You can use any fabric you want, including Aida cloth! Just choose the fabric count to match the design count. Also, start the design stitching, adjusting the position of the needle so that it goes down into one of the square holes.

For West Texas Prickly Pear (Did I guess your user name right?): I'm glad you will be now trying something you haven't tried yet! Go to it!!

I really enjoy sharing with all of you stitchers! Thank you so much for your comments.

Donna

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

wtexpricklypear — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:29:49 GMT

I just got a new embroidery machine and have some pre-printed pieces that I would like to cross-stitch. You gave some great tips for me to work with. Thank you!

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

janettel101 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:58:36 GMT

Have never done any machine cross stitching, even tho I have many designs. I think that I have always been afraid to try, but after reading this article, I will be trying them out. My only question would be--can you use Aida cloth for machine cross stitch? Thanks for a great article!

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

alssweetheart — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:17:12 GMT

What a great article! Where do you get lightweight butcher paper, backed with the adhesive ? I have done a few cross stitch by hand and have contemplated Machine Cross Stitch. It would be great to finish a project in one day instead of months. This has perked up my interest! Thanks so much for all the great information. Carol P

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

rnh — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:54:53 GMT

Donna,

Thanks for all the hints. I although I now have several of your ME patterns, I've been hesitant to try them. The perfect rows that are accomplished in hand cross-stitch seemed improbable in ME. Now that I know the secrets, I'll give it a try!

How about converting some of your beautiful Christmas stocking patterns into ME?

Thanks for the help!

Rosie

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

Angel756 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:15:09 GMT

I reallly appreciate all your helpful hints. I am a little intimidated with cross stitch designs but after reading this article, I feel I can try with confindence.

I always look forward to visiting your web site.

Nancy

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

LaRueJ — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:53:43 GMT

Thanks, Donna for your lesson on ME cross stitch. Being new to ME, I keep saying to myself "I didn't know that!" Well, I didn't know that it's better to do ME at a slower machine speed. I've been cranking it up. I figured that if the machine can do fast, I should tell it to do as fast as it can. I'll try the slower speed and see if it helps me to turn out a better product.

Thanks again. I need all the help I can get.

Stitches . .

LaRue

Look for my next blog at ATG, Laruesews-quilting

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

pat71896 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:59:31 GMT

Thank you for the information. I realize that time is one difference, but over all, you make it so clear that I will be doing more with cross stitches.

Thanks! Pat

re: International Love of Cross Stitch and Hints for Perfect Stitching Result!

jalcumbrack — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:45:50 GMT

Yes I agree that lowering your speed on your machine is very helpful with cross stitch,and even sometimes with doing certain lace projects as well. The speed is wonderful to have but sometimes even the machines need to "slow down" to get a wonderful project.

I do so enjoy your blog on cross stitching,it is something that I have done by hand for years and am still currently working on some for a lap quilt. I am particularly interested in learning the proper machine way as well!(it will sure save on my hands)

Keep the great blogs up!

Judy/