As most of you know I have just.started my second project. I was looking very at my chart with my.magnifier when I noticed something I have never noticed before. Some of the color symbols are repeated one above the other. For example : one square might have a large S in it while.the one.above will have a teeny, tiny, teenier s in the box off to one side. I know that this a poor explaination but it is the best I know how. If anyone.has a chart for James Claymore's "Victoria" you can see what I am talking about. I just need to know what they mean ? This chart has a lot of half stitches, diagonals 1/4 stitches and two different stitches in the same little square. I just need to what the little tiny symbols mean ? This design comes from the UK so will next to impossible to contact anyone. Can anyone help me? Sydney
Posted by: SydneyG on 05/23/15
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Hi Sydney-
I recall the John Clayton charts have many different types of stitches. I am attaching a link for you to copy and paste into your browser to where these charts originate from showing the stitch diagrams of the different stitches that are used in his designs. If you still are unable to figure it out from their stitch diagrams, from there you are able to click the contact us button at the top right of the page for the email to contact them. The link follows: http://www.hcrafts.com/counted_cross_stitch_tutorial.html
I hope this helps you and happy stitching.
Posted by: lbcatlovr001 on 05/23/15
Thank you ibcatlovr. The link you sent wasn't working so I sent them an email. They are in UK. Hopefully they will.respond. SydneyG
Posted by: SydneyG on 05/23/15
This is traditional charting for 1/4 stitches. There should be another symbol opposite the little s. Or it might mean a 1/4 & 3/4, if there's no backstitching instructions. With this combo, you get the 2 quarter stitches, and the diAgonal half takes the "top" color. I.e. sleeve or hair is on top of skin, roof edge is on top of wall.
With evenweave, go over 1 instead of 2. With Aida, get a sharp needle & poke through the center of the 4 threads between the holes.
Posted by: jlhewes on 05/24/15
Thanks ladies for your answers. I am printing out this chat and putting it in my book of tips.
Posted by: SydneyG on 05/25/15
Hi Sydney-
I'm sorry the link I gave you didn't work for you. It works when I copy and paste it into my own browser? The info in their tutorial will be helpful to you if you stitch John Clayton's charts since he does use different techniques with stitches. If you go to the home page www.hcrafts.com, there is a welcome box at the top. Inside the bottom of the welcome box in green print is all of the pages on their site. The last item listed in green print is the tutorial for stitches. I think this info will be helpful to you. Happy stitching and enjoy your project. Everyone here would love to see the finished stitching when you're done if you are able to post it.
Posted by: lbcatlovr001 on 05/25/15
Well ladies I think I have this fractional thing figured out! I had to get the cover photo out and look a it with my magnifier and there they were, little quarter and half stitches. I also found the general instructions which explains the fractuals. Duh...should have read these first! Usually I do. Thanks ladies
Posted by: SydneyG on 05/26/15
READ INSTUCTIONS!?!?!?! Who Me.?!?!? (LOL) I also tend to ignore them. Glad you are back on track. Hate those nasty 1/4 stitches.
Posted by: NANCYE G on 05/27/15
SydneyG I know what you mean about doing 1/4 stitches which is what you are describing. They can be nerve racking. That is one of the reasons I always use a sharp embroidery needle when I am stitching so I can get through the Aida fabric easier. Sometimes if the 2 stitches that make up the 1/4 stitches are similar in shading I have been known to stitch the whole square with just one of the two colors. haven't been arrested by the stitching police yet. LOL Enjoy your stitching.
Posted by: syagel on 05/27/15
I don't know about everyone else, but fractionals get on my nerves especially when they are over used. I have put down a number of projects that include them because I have lost my count along a diagonal side with fractionals and seem to lose interest knowing that I will have to rip and still have many more sides like this ahead of me. Has anyone else ran into this issue. I can tolerate a handful around eyes and facial features, etc. to achieve detail but using them beyond this I feel is excessive. I can't stand projects that have them through out the design. Like Syagel, when I know I have fractional stitches in my project, I usually stitch with an embroidery needle since it is so much easier this way.
Posted by: lbcatlovr001 on 05/27/15
I like them for nice pointed roof lines, not so much otherwise. Nancy Spruance used 3/4 stitches in her early Eureka mansions. Tricky to figure out, but gorgeous when complete. I agree about the overuse, though stitching on evenweave fabric makes them easier.