The upper left blue background is complete laying a single strand of super thin metalic cord couched with a single strand of silk. This delicate stitch creates texture while allowing the blue canvas to show through. I worked simultaneously with two threaded needles and 2 magnets; one parked while stitching with the other. There is a problem, unfortunately, and I would very much appreciate your opinions on this if you have the time.
The twisted two-ply antique gold cord (one very fine strand of black and one of gold) at some point became untwisted. In the larger photo on the right you can see where this happened about 1/3 down from the top of the photograph. I noticed this in the photograph however upon examining the actual stitching it is readily detectable as a shiny, more reflective strand of gold. Here is my delimma: do I attempt to remove the untwisted strand and replace it with a new, intact strand of cord? Or leave it as is? I would think in order to "keep the peace" with the surrounding couched rows I would have to clip the unwanted strand in the center, pull each end to their respective side and tack down. Then carefully slide my threaded needle under the couching with the new cord and then securing the ends. What do you think?
I've begun stitching the tee stitch using one strand of silk in the lighter blue background area behind the dragonfly. Continuing on my way hoping to hear from you in the meanwhile. Thanks for visiting today, it's only going to reach the 60's here which is cool even for Colorado in July. Sending you best wishes for a peaceful day.
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I would try to remove it and replace it. Once you know the problem is there I find that is all I see when I look at the piece....so I would fix it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. I really *HATE* pulling out threads for just one spot that didn't work. It seems like it always just opens up a bigger can of worms than I ever intended. On the other hand, I think I would ALWAYS see the mistake, even if no one else could, so it might have to come out for that reason.
ReplyDeleteYou will never really enjoy that lovely piece if you know that the glitch is there. You are just beginning the piece so make it right so you can enjoy the rest of it. Well anyhow, that is my word for the day.
ReplyDeleteI agree with MNStitcher. It would bother me forever and I wouldn't enjoy the piece as much if the correction wasn't made. It is such a pretty piece.
ReplyDeleteSorry but I am chiming in with my agreement as well. As long as you know it is there, you will always see it instead of the piece. These are such beautiful pieces, it is worth the time.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Out it comes! If you don't, it will always bother you. Shorter lengths may help avoid this in the future, although when you are laying threads, it is hard to do so much starting/ending of threads.
ReplyDeleteReplace it. Your eyes will always come to it. This might work. You can try to weave it under the blue threads. I would cut it in the middle and this way you will ahve a continuous length. If you can not weave it, then maybe you will also need to remove the blue threads. It is not the end of the world. I see the fix taking not more than half an hour and a bottle of beer, glass of wine or maybe even a good coffee which in the end would be insignificant considering how much better you will feel.
ReplyDeleteAnother hint, always check your metallic threads, no matter what company you are using. From time to time you will see little burrs in the thread or a flaw of some sort. You might see it when it is too late. When you do your borders on this canvas with long lengths that you will be laying, it is very important to check the thread for flaws. Even silk can have a flaw. If it is a multi ply silk, on of the plies in the strand can have a tiny knot in it.
I love the stitch in that area. Just think of all the other areas you can use it on.
SharonG