At the end of October I started Haunted Library by Mill Hill.
I'd spent a lot of time procrastinating over whether to use the supplied perforated paper or use 14ct or 16ct aida, and whether to use two or three strands of floss, but finally made up my mind to go with the kit's instructions.
I made a really good start but the whole project just wasn't sitting comfortably.
So I decided to restart it on 14ct aida to see if that made a difference. And it has; I'm enjoying it so much more. I don't think it looks as effective but I can always fill in the gaps with dark blue thread if necessary to make the building and beads stand out more.
Here's my restart:
Stitched on 14ct Confederate Grey aida 2 over 1
Compared to the original:
I certainly don't consider the time spent on the first one as a waste of time; it was something new to me and something I had to try in order to find out I didn't particularly like it. I'm just glad I did something about it sooner rather than later.
Take care,
Rachel x
Love your new start Rachel.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Glad that you are enjoying this more on the Aida.
ReplyDeleteBeing happy with doing the piece is so important. I was at my LNS and she was talking me into linen for my 4 seasonal pieces I want to do in 2020. Yes I'm capable of stitching on linen but I hate it. So I said No Thanks. Came home and found the exact material I wanted online. So I was very happy I let myself wait and do the right for me thing. It's looking great.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I really enjoy stitching on perforated paper, but you should definitively go with what you feel more comfortable with! Great new start.
ReplyDeleteYour library looks great so far!
ReplyDeleteI have some bigger ones I'd like to start and debated using linen instead of the paper. I like the paper for the smaller Mill Hills, but I'm thinking not for the big ones.