Stitching over one instead of two
I love this Santa! However, I don't want such a large finished project. I am wondering i would lose any detail, or it wouldn't be as nice if I stitched this over one instead of 2. Any thoughts?
Posted by: jester90 on 01/30/17
It would be just gorgeous if you stitched over one....much prettier than stitching over two. If you have the eyes and patience, go for it.
by: Cory on 01/31/17
That is exactly what I would do. I just finished one that I did on black 25 four fabric, that I used two strands, over one stitch. It turned out beautiful! It was the fifth one I have done over one, with a higher count Fabric, & have three more planned .
Just make sure you have a great light source, to see the tiny holes, & you will be fine.
by: nita7 on 01/31/17
I believe these are meant to be stitched over one on the 25 count evenweave. The over two in the description is an error.
by: MissKitty on 01/31/17
Thanks! Hopefully the eyes will hold out 😆
by: jester90 on 01/31/17
When you stitch this over 1 on 25 count, how many threads do you use and do you do a half cross stitch or a full cross stitch?
by: tlmcdaniel on 02/02/17
You would use one strand of the floss.

I have seen it done both ways...either looks lovely. Some stitchers find the full cross too heavy, so do all half crosses or tent stitch. Personally, I like the tapestry effect of the fuller crosses.
by: MissKitty on 02/02/17
I still use two strands over one on it. In fact, I did a Kinkade on 32 ct with two over one, & it turned out beautiful. That one had half crosses in it too. I like the effect that using two over one gives. My eyes get tired, so I believe I will only go 25 or 28 ct over one from now on.
Never did a pattern on the higher count that had any quarter stitches though, only full, or half crosses. I believe on that small count, you could get away without doing quarter stitches, & it would not be noticeable. That's just my opinion though.
by: nita7 on 02/02/17
Thanks to all! I am going with the 25 Ct lugana 2 threads over one. I am very excited to receive my order and get started!!
by: jester90 on 02/03/17