Category : Science and Education
Archive : XS-ODDS.ZIP
Filename : CS-SILK.TXT
Output of file : CS-SILK.TXT contained in archive : XS-ODDS.ZIP
Silk Gauze
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You can stitch any pattern composed only of full cross-stitches on 40-ct
silk gauze. The reason that only full stitches can be used is that the
stitching on the silk gauze is actually a half of a cross- stitch (also
known as the basic needlepoint "tent" stitch). Silk gauze petit-point is
usually stitched with one strand of silk floss on 40-ct (or higher counts)
silk gauze which is firmly tacked or glued into a frame so that the gauze
is under firm tension and perfectly straight. The most common frame for
silk gauze are two pieces of mat board that have identical openings that
are exactly one inch larger than the actual design size. The gauze is
sandwiched between the two, glued into place, and then stitched.
Sight problems can be alleviated through the use of magnification. It
also helps to have a piece of dark felt or fabric on your lap while
stitching as fine holes are easier to see against a dark background.
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