Floss through your needle...

otaku

Honestly..im still confused about how many strings going through a needle when cross stitching.. i have been using two strings and which, when stitching, the strings double and in total four strings..hmm..weird description Im giving..but hopefully someone will get it...

* string as in the smallest unit of the floss...

and the resulting works are kinda thick..and back stitching is also kinda annoying due to the packed holes...

Q: For a X (cross), each stroke of yours consists of how many strings? two? or four? (for the entire post..im referring to when stitching with 14ct fabric)..

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14 CT uses 2 STRANDS

liz0222

14 CT uses 2 STRANDS
that is using one strand to across the needle hole and you will get 2 strands (double and in total 2 stands) to stitch.
for X (cross) two strands /  and then two strands \.
See?

otaku

yup...got it...what the hell..i have been using too many...waste of money..and get the hard work................

thanks liz~

liz0222

you are welcome.

csc0312

Yes. I also used 2 strands on 14CT for the X stitches and 1 strand for backstitch.

And I used 4 strands only on 11CT.

But most of the times I will use 14CT fabric, it is just nice to use.

otaku

thank you guys...*sigh*....the works i have done..i have used 4 strands!!!! = =|||#

liz0222

4 strands all in 14Ct? its too crowd.

otaku

yes..it was too crowded......................then my fingers were all red...and the backstitching process was so painful.....and most importantly..a waste of money!!!!!!

csc0312

No wonder you had mentioned before that "Backstitching is very painful....", now I know why......:D

liz0222

You will find it hard to pierce the fabric hole if you use 4 strands in 14CT. really painful, my first work is the hardest thing that Ive ever done.... I used 4 strands in 14 CT. You are not alone, otaku!!!