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Expert: Angela - 9/28/2007


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I hope I can explain this correctly.  I noticed when using white, and sometimes yellow or beige DMC floss, it tends to be "thinner" and when you have rows and rows of white cross-stitches, they are frequently not uniform in appearance.  Is there a technique while stitching that would avoid this appearance.  I am about to start a Lavender and Lace pattern called "The Quiltmaker".  There are a LOT of white stitches (I will be working on 16 count tan Aida using 2 threads.   Thanks in advance.

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Hello, Helen :)

Unfortunately, there is no technique that I know of with regards to stitching with white threads.  I have noticed that, too, and other than stitching the whole project using 3 strands, there's nothing that can done that I know of.

I wish I could be more helpful.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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