tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555344617895972769.post4150738055784644335..comments2023-07-18T05:08:53.366-07:00Comments on random stitches: Second TryNormahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110330858194248667noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555344617895972769.post-84183766343367430072008-05-09T19:19:00.000-07:002008-05-09T19:19:00.000-07:00this one is awesome!! the last one wasn't bad, but...this one is awesome!! the last one wasn't bad, but I lvoe the scrappy-ness of the rug2 :-)<BR/><BR/>Colin has every right to be awed by Nana!! She did a great job!!Granny Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541576458508173416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555344617895972769.post-68210964601536813082008-05-09T08:29:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:29:00.000-07:00Hi Norma, thanks for letting me know you're on to ...Hi Norma, thanks for letting me know you're on to the second 'go'. It looks WONDERFUL! And actually, it is almost round. I think the little raised places that 'jut' out just a tiny bit are where you increased. Look back and see if that's when you get a little 'raised up' spot. Sometimes that means you DIDN'T really NEED that increase. I sometimes pull the stitches out back to there and try it without that increase. It's amazing how few you need as you get further out. Some rounds you need lots, other rounds almost none.<BR/>As for the treads, if you have blunt scissors, let Colin give the rug a "haircut" while sitting next to you. I jus take my little scissons and snip them off during the moments I resting my eyes or hands.<BR/>All in all, it looks great! And yes, I also sew by hand really often. As you say, just a couple of stitches, and may I suggest you use a doubled thread. It's not necessary for strength, but with it doubled and knotted, the needle won't come untreaded and there is less chance of LOSING a needle in the strip mess. I also use a bigger needle that I really need to, just so I can keep track of it at all times!!<BR/>You're my BEST student yet!!! Big hugs, Finn<BR/>Remember in April of 2007, I posted pics of grandson NICK, at their Easter visit, he wanted to give it a try and I showed him how. No reason for boys not to learn this...it's similar to making fishing nets. *VBS*Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555344617895972769.post-15374522711056345412008-05-08T05:32:00.000-07:002008-05-08T05:32:00.000-07:00I'm with you. I like this one much better.Are you...I'm with you. I like this one much better.<BR/><BR/>Are you going for a wall to wall rug... HEHEHE.ZONE F DG TEAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432247968996367014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555344617895972769.post-6520271049004804272008-05-08T03:28:00.000-07:002008-05-08T03:28:00.000-07:00Grandson thinks his "Nana" is special regardless o...Grandson thinks his "Nana" is special regardless of what she is doing. Love how colorful this is getting to be.Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585878295754436629noreply@blogger.com