by
Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
( edited Jul 07'08 02:49 )
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motif stitch is .08 inches is it always just one color
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by
dlonnahawkins
06 Jul 2008
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Good for you to try this - FSL is not always in the same color - I have posted (2) that I did that have multiple colors. One is the stained glass doily - this one had 8 colors, and many many stitches. There is another doily I posted that had about as many colors, but only along the outer edges. Shirlene has also done many with multi colors. Sincerely hope that you give it a digitizing try - and we love the FSL bookmarks, and doilies, and bowls, and sew on and sew on. Happy stitiches to you
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by Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
thank you i was getting confused i know shirlene is the FSL queen lol and she already said she wanted some i do lol of course it will be simple at first then i will move on Fsl looks so pretty i need to give a try at it once but so mant questions i know WSS what about thread and bobbin?
Mary, I use either 30Wt or 40 Wt thread in both bottom and top - same color. This allows for project to look the same on both sides. I have purchased a design that is calling for 12, 17 or 19 - don't know if I would like that. Have not tried it yet, but it is a "crocheted lady", and reminding me of things that my mother did.
by Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
i will remember that thank you
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Also remember to have bobbin color same as spool color. Look forward to seeing some of your projects soon. *4U ><>
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by Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
thats what i thought same colors ok does it matter what kind of WSS to use?
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It really doesn't matter much which type of WSS you use, so long as it is heavy/sturdy enough to hold up to all the stitches. So, you could use one or two layers of Viline, two of Badgemaster, or perhaps four of Solvy and have it work out just fine.
The main thing to remember when digitizing FSL is that you must have lots of underlay and everything needs to connect really well (lots of overlap in the stitches) so that it doesn't just all fall apart.
Stitch out several FSL designs, and watch them as they sew, before you attempt to make your own design. You can learn so much just from watching. =]
Also, there certainly is no reason why it would have to be all one color. You can do that if you want, but you don't have to.
The main thing to remember when digitizing FSL is that you must have lots of underlay and everything needs to connect really well (lots of overlap in the stitches) so that it doesn't just all fall apart.
Stitch out several FSL designs, and watch them as they sew, before you attempt to make your own design. You can learn so much just from watching. =]
Also, there certainly is no reason why it would have to be all one color. You can do that if you want, but you don't have to.
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by Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
yes how well i know that learning to digitize was not very easy then i quit using the auto digitize i only manual now lol thank you cutie pie good to see you how are the twins and your older son doing?
Cutiepie, please update us on the boys.
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dlonnahawkins
06 Jul 2008
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You asked about the WSS - I have two types that I prefer. Badgemaster is a plastic type material and is heavier. The other type I actually prefer is H20 Gone - This is more like a light mesh. I use 2 layers going in opposite directions. Take a look at the link below to show you how they do it at EMB library.
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by Cutie #8325809
06 Jul 2008
wow ok now i know i need to do this thanks i bookmarked that site
This is a good resource site.
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by
shirleysisson
06 Jul 2008
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You called on the pros and they came back with answers and all of us non-pros learned something too!! Thanks for your question. *4U
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U got a lot of answers there MM. I love FSL & using 2 colors is not a problem, Good luck with the digitizing. ;I've got all of the software I just haven't taken the time to learn it. Ireally must! *4U