Monday, November 13, 2017

More on Metallics!

I have in fact finished Etudes aux Fraises, but the light today is awful and I can't get a good picture of the finished stitching, so I'll leave that for another day as I want you to see it in all it's glory!. 







11 comments:

RJ said...

Great advice on metallics Rhona. And thank you so much for the free chart. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever

Irene said...

Grazie Rhona, questo post รจ davvero utile!

Mary said...

Rhona, I'm going to print out all these tips to add to those in your previous post. Thanks for sharing all the details and that adorable pattern!! I might get brave and try stitching with metallics one day soon. Mary

MartinaM said...

Thank you Rhona for this little Chart, this little headhodge looks so sweet with the Christmas Hat.
Greetings, Martina

Katie said...

Great advice again. Thanks for sharing. I agree with all the points you made. I just LOVE the chart and will have to add it to my to do pile. My son loves hedgehogs.

Justine said...

Thank you Rhona for the info and free chart but you will never convince me to stitch with metallics unless absolutely necessary! Looking forward to seeing Etude aux Fraises in all its glory.

Preeti said...

Thanks for the review of metallic threads! I have few different types of metallic threads but more or less I guess patience is the key to work with them :) otherwise the ease of use doesn't vary a lot. Can't wait to see your finished project. The chart is cute:)

mdgtjulie said...

Hi Rhona. I love your metallic guide. But you missed my own personal fave metallic thread, Petite Treasure Braid, from Rainbow Gallery. It's easier to deal with than Light Effects or Krenik. If you haven't tried it, I could probably send you some, if I have an extra card. I've used it for both my Chat, and for other projects. Their website is here: http://www.rainbowgallery.com/product/treasure-braid/. It's WONDERFUL to work with compared to Light Effects. Better than Krenik # 4, and similar in some ways to Blending Filament. Wishing your and yours a lovely holiday season. (I can't believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away in the USA. Holy SMOKES, where has the year GONE?!?)

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Great advice for metallics. I use the loop through the eye of the needle method even for one strand, I just loop leaving a tail of an inch or so.
I was also surprised that you left out Petite Treasure Braid as everyone raves about it compared to Kreinik! Personally I like Kreinik #4 and haven't had an issue with it.
I love a bit of sparkle in my designs too.

FlashinScissors said...

Hi Rhonda,
I have just read you tips on using metallics and am now feeling fired up to “have a go”!
Thank you for the cute pattern, I’m off to see how I get on!
Barbara x

FlashinScissors said...

Oops, hi Rhona,
Sorry, I just noticed I misspelt your name ..... or maybe that was the naughty predictive text, not sure! I’m still looking for some green sparkly stuff to stitch your wee pattern, but it’s definitely on my “to do” list!
Barbara xx