I am stitching a project on white aida material. For most of the design I am using dark blue. However there is a section that is white floss and it is not showing up. Any suggestions on how to make the white section show up?
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May 3, 20180 found this helpful
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Outstanding white on white designs are difficult to achieve and it usually takes more thread than the usual stitch.
- There are different shades of white but you do have to be careful so that you do not end up with a slightly "dirty" looking design.
- Someone at my club will occasionally have a white on white cross stitch pattern and this is one of their suggestions.
- Try using thread called coton a broder, or broder coton, Perlé cotton, or broder special all names for the same thread. Coton a broder is a mercerized cotton thread thats non-divisible. In simple terms, it has a sheen to it and you cant break it down into separate usable threads.
- You might ask about this when you visit the craft store.
- Here is a link with other suggestions:
- www.thecrossstitchguild.com/.../thread-basics-for-cross-stitching...
Judy
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You may need to use more strands of the white for complete coverage.
April 27, 20180 found this helpful
There are many varieties of a white color. Take your work to a craft store and check it against other whites.
DCA
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There are many types of white cross stitch thread. Bring your work to a shop and search for a better match to the white.
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