Color by number flower grid4/28/2024 ![]() The section of the chart above, then, represents approximately this stitched area on the cat.įor every box on the chart, there’s a corresponding stitch on the gauze, in the color indicated by the symbol on the chart. It’s the whole basis for working gridded needlework. Each symbol represents a color (and sometimes a particular thread type), so that you know what color (and thread) to use when stitching the corresponding squares on the gauze. On the printed chart, you’ll find a symbol in each square. Each square of the chart represents one stitch on the gauze. Here’s a section of the working chart for the cat. You can see the cut out silk gauze around the finished piece. I finished it as a brooch, and I’m including the photo here not just because I think he’s a mighty fine doggy, but because it gives a better sense of the size of these pieces.įor a basic explanation of following a chart for counted work, here’s the cat before she was duly finished into a tiny little ornament. This is the dog design in my Thousand Flowers miniatures collection. No matter what type of counted work – whether it’s petit point on silk gauze, counted needlepoint, counted cross stitch, or other myriad counted techniques – the concepts we discuss below will apply to them all, to some degree.įor those of you who are experienced in counted work, this will be old hat to you! For those who prefer to work off the grid, no worries – we’ll be off it again soon enough! This way, when questions comes up, I can direct folks here as a resource. I also want to point out four important considerations when changing fabric sizes. I thought I would address the question here, for those who struggle with calculating fabric size for counted work. The questions stem from my Thousand Flowers miniature silk gauze projects, because the kits are available again and several intrepid folk who love the medieval tapestry look and who enjoy a stitching challenge are working the projects as we speak! ![]() I’ve recently had some questions about changing fabric sizes for gridded embroidery, especially in relation to petit point on silk gauze.
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