tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post6350620458999497121..comments2024-03-29T08:33:47.980-04:00Comments on SPINSTER STITCHER: FIDDLESTICKS.Conihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019863597169674976noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-9762414162662910032016-06-05T14:41:17.608-04:002016-06-05T14:41:17.608-04:00Do you use any magnification?? I always preach m...Do you use any magnification?? I always preach more light and magnification!! It makes life much, much simpler and less frustrating. The upright suggestions are great. But as I have gotten older I realize how much I need "more" help, at least for cross stitch.<br /><br />Debbie in KansasDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773325587576454265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-36993110552877746392016-06-03T06:49:30.405-04:002016-06-03T06:49:30.405-04:00Stitching on black canvas is evil - but the effect...Stitching on black canvas is evil - but the effects of that same black canvas are magnificent. <br />Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934315128354377995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-39004976274469033892016-06-03T04:57:31.159-04:002016-06-03T04:57:31.159-04:00I'm sure you will find the perfect project in ...I'm sure you will find the perfect project in your Basket-O-Fun.<br />Have fun choosing!<br />MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191953156935296896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-60653117024025589532016-06-03T04:33:55.097-04:002016-06-03T04:33:55.097-04:00I think you made a good decision. Stitching shoul...I think you made a good decision. Stitching should be a "happy place" in your "happy chair". :D Cathrynblueladiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287025833688878868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-48959377809425383682016-06-02T23:03:09.404-04:002016-06-02T23:03:09.404-04:00Don't blame you for sending it on a time out. ...Don't blame you for sending it on a time out. Stitching is supposed to be fun not work. Can't wait to see what you choose next :)Khristine Doironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615745279877761656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-13819097057426068282016-06-02T20:46:49.676-04:002016-06-02T20:46:49.676-04:00Sorry you had a bad day stitching. You are right, ...Sorry you had a bad day stitching. You are right, you just have to put it down and regroup. It really is a lovely piece. I hope your next project goes smoothly. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-50038482957763056912016-06-02T16:31:23.246-04:002016-06-02T16:31:23.246-04:00All the above a good suggestions, but if it's ...All the above a good suggestions, but if it's not fun don't do it. Some projects are there just to wreak havoc with our heads. Yes, yes, yes, you have the right idea to put it away and find something enjoyable! Grandma Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601314322051448634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-50181734786887030812016-06-02T15:50:59.689-04:002016-06-02T15:50:59.689-04:00I can only stitch on black in daylight. Keep the f...I can only stitch on black in daylight. Keep the faith!<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395157955320659033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-77756761914272007882016-06-02T15:02:29.885-04:002016-06-02T15:02:29.885-04:00Black canvas is impossible for me, you have stuck ...Black canvas is impossible for me, you have stuck with it far longer than I ever could or would! It definitely needs to go to time out for a spell. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050306325062008328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-60908190604317932602016-06-02T14:59:45.659-04:002016-06-02T14:59:45.659-04:00It is amazing how much knowledge there is in the s...It is amazing how much knowledge there is in the stitchy commmunitiy. I will have to pull out a dark background porject and try this. Thanks to Karen and Denise.Texas stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263372820425775489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-5296694104351252432016-06-02T14:11:09.830-04:002016-06-02T14:11:09.830-04:00Sometimes the only thing that works for me is natu...Sometimes the only thing that works for me is natural sunlight.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718097936505768595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-91695983965323172512016-06-02T14:01:35.207-04:002016-06-02T14:01:35.207-04:00I was going to say the same as Karen. Shine I ligh...I was going to say the same as Karen. Shine I light up the back of the stitch.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503469692092817624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-59940605385296116872016-06-02T13:32:55.597-04:002016-06-02T13:32:55.597-04:00I use my iPhone or iPad with the flashlight turned...I use my iPhone or iPad with the flashlight turned on - it is a super bright light and shining up from the backside makes all the difference in the world. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321938712883850372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-61025775775896323292016-06-02T13:30:31.682-04:002016-06-02T13:30:31.682-04:00I second the book light under and perhaps the clip...I second the book light under and perhaps the clip on magnifier over. Or work on it during the day and something else in the evening. And Coni, this is just a blip in the road. Enjoy your weekend! Robin in Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963664770288800348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-61984218509686361432016-06-02T13:08:25.037-04:002016-06-02T13:08:25.037-04:00Have you tried a clip-on magnifier? It makes a wor...Have you tried a clip-on magnifier? It makes a world of difference, believe me.Sara Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257302421725766079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-85487046751168686522016-06-02T13:05:00.750-04:002016-06-02T13:05:00.750-04:00When next you try to tackle this (or any black can...When next you try to tackle this (or any black canvas), try placing a book light (I have a small square Ott light I got at JoAnn's that I use for this) in your lap shining up on the backside of the canvas. It helps.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178817375756864209noreply@blogger.com