See what I won on eBay. I let the first canvas listing get away from me and then the designer, Patt of Patt and Lee Designs, offered it again; this time on Interlock canvas instead of Deluxe Mono at a much reduced price. I hadn't planned on buying any more painted canvases for '09, but Jane of Chilly Hollow fame posted the eBay listing on her blog, which apparently is my hypnotic cue to check it out, I spied it and voila...MINE! Ya know, I've always heard she is the queen mother of enabler's and I do believe it to be true. Don't know what I'd do without all her good tips on what's available and where! Thank you Jane.I am very anxious to get 2 Geisha Cats kitted up and placed on the queue.
Not sure where it will land, but it's in for 2009. I don't think I've stitched on painted Interlock canvas before, it's definitely different from Deluxe Mono and the actual painting on the design seems much lighter. This is because the actual canvas threads are much thinner on Interlock, as explained by the artist. I'll give it a try and keep you posted on how it works up. I'm not sure if there will be any noticeable difference on the finished work, I hope not, or if I will choose my thread palette differently. These things will become apparent as I stitch, I'm sure. If any of you have any suggestions or experience with this I am most anxious to hear from you.Currently I have 3 small projects I'm working on completing. One is a beautiful white on white biscornu and matching scissor fob created and taught by Janice Wood at my local ANG chapter. It's on linen, let's see where are my 5X magnifiers? The picture is of her finished piece, my in progress piece amounts to a needle on my needle minder ready and waiting. Then as a Holiday surprise, again by our local Chapter, we were presented with an ornament project designed by Caela Conn Tyler (scanned photo of her finished ornie at right).
It's so delightful and is working up quickly. There is a hidden message in the design too! Thank you Caela and Mile High Chapter, ANG. Oh, and the third project from the Sept '06 issue of NeedlepointNow magazine. This very charming ornament, created by Pat Mazu, is quick and would already be finished had I not put it down to "do" Christmas!
Dare I say one of my New Year's resolutions is promising not to have a hick-up in my blogging; to plan ahead for such delays and always have something readable to publish. There, I've said it. Thank you to my readers for being patient with me, I will do my best to earn back your valuable time. Happy New Year everyone!
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Happy New Year, Donna!
ReplyDeleteInterlock takes silk screening better than mono from what I understand. It shouldn't be used for anything that will need some "give" like chair seats since it won't stretch a bit when sat on. But pillows that aren't going to play football, pictures, etc. are fine on interlock.
I find interlock a bit more abrasive on threads than mono canvas, although truly both types are hard on threads, so be a bit careful not to use a thread that snags badly for you. I wouldn't use Japanese flat silk on interlock, for example. It would snag just touching the bare canvas!
But flat silk almost snags on air.
I think you will enjoy stitching this piece. It has such personality!
Jane, waving like mad from CH where it is warm and windy
Thank you Jane, you're the second stitcher that mentioned how hard the interlock canvas is on thread, especially silks. I have chosen several silks to use, but I will proceed with caution and use wool or else just short strands.Ugh. I think the design is wonderful and am looking forward to stitching it. Thanks for writing.
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ReplyDeleteI don't dare make a resolution to keep up with blogging. As soon as I do, well then life gets "interesting"!
Love the Mile High ornament and yes I can see the hidden message. :-)
Love the other two future ornaments. Have you made any progress on these?
I'm also looking forward to seeing what you do with the Geisha Cats.
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Hi Cyn, I have finished stitching the biscornu as we'll learn how to finish them at the meeting next week. The stocking is done, needing finishing and I haven't worked on the Mile Hi ornie yet. Maybe tonight if I get off the computer! Thanks for your comments. Then I can get down to some of my 2009 dreams! Donna
ReplyDeleteAbout the Gossiping Geisha Cats, I have been advised by a number of readers about the perils of stitching on Interlock; especially when using delicate threads. I am hoping I can get away with using shorter strands and a little larger needle to open up the intersections. I'll experiment and work with it a while and hope it doesn't turn into some kind of debacle project. It's so cute and I have great ideas. Hope to get started soon. Donna
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