Tips: Linen

raven

I usually stitch on evenweave such as jobelen fabrics. I would like to start using linen. My one attempt at lined did not go well. My stitches would collapse, or slide under fabric threads. Anyone have some tips? Can you use A hoop with linen?

tcline1279

I use a stiff fabric linen called Theiffry. It comes in 30, 35 & 40 counts. It is a french linen and is cheaper then Zweigart. I use this for ornaments, handbags, pouches, etc. because it holds up so well. I would not use a ring for this fabric. I use a scroll frame. I get this linen at Cathbroderie or lecomptoirdesfees online. It is only 35 Euros a meter so it is so much less expensive then Zweigart and I love it so much. I am not sure what you are doing wrong with the stitches but it just takes practice.

mardy

I prefer evenweave to linen.  The irregular thread thickness's drive me crazy

Marypain

With linen I stitch with a hoop I think it's easier to do regul

viky

Great tips! Thank you very much for sharing!

htsear13

Following this thread

betty

With linen I stitch with a hoop I think it's easier to do regular stitches.

Betty

raven

Thank you Betty, I'll try a hoop.

petite2107

thank you much

barbara321

I use a hoop with linen but I'm careful not to pull the fabric too tightly because it can distort the threads.

I straighten the fabric threads out with a needle if this happens.

Haven't had a disaster- YET! :D

Love, Barbara

raven

I've had to straighten out fabric threads on aida after having to pull out some work then re-stitch the area. So I will be careful with the linen.

Thanks Barbara

MichelleB

linen is lovely to feel and look at but the fabric threads are not even and on fine work this can be a pain. If you want to do a haed or similar you may be better sticking to evenweave.

raven

I think I will try on a small piece first to see how I like it. Though while looking through Zweigarts site I noticed they have a fabric they say is a linen blend, so the fibers are more even yet it feels like linen due to the linen content in the blend. Maybe I'll give that a shot.

sweetpea

on my experience, I feel more easier to stitch on linen than on evenweave, but for Haed project, linen have too big holes to fill in.. better result on evenweave if for Haed patterns, I think {:3_46:}

xsmom214

Hi Raven,
If your stitches are sliding around, it sounds like you might not be starting in the right hole.  Your first x should start against a vertical thread.  The diagram on this page should show you what I'm "trying" to explain:)

http://  crossstitch.about.  com/od/howtocrossstitch/ht/  htsonlinen.htm

I broke up the link so it should be allowed.  Just close the spaces when you copy & paste.

I hope this helps:)