tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post4120495229552929622..comments2024-03-28T19:58:45.060+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Tutorial - "Sew Sweet Roses"...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-51943947969257275362022-07-29T15:30:14.532+10:002022-07-29T15:30:14.532+10:00Nothing like being a latecomer!! I am new to your...Nothing like being a latecomer!! I am new to your website and have purchased a couple of patterns from your Etsy Shop as well as a couple of months of the "Let's Stitch Again Club." I am here today to thank you for the information in this post about the very basics of the backstitch, lazy daisy, needle size, and stitch length. From the first time I came to your site, I was captivated by the perfection and detail of your stitches. Actually I even wondered at one point if they were hand-stitched! Of course, I realize they are and you just have beautiful stitching! I aspire to reaching the same quality. I did follow your suggestion and drew out a 1" line and also was able to achieve 15 stitches per inch. I know this is a lot of information, but I just wanted to pop on and say THANK YOU! I also changed to a size 9 embroidery needle and I do think that made a big difference. SO again and again, thank you, thank you! I look forward to making several of your projects!<br />Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053766335365011557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83777906970352906642022-01-10T08:37:41.310+10:002022-01-10T08:37:41.310+10:00Jenny, I don’t write often - but so you know I ap...Jenny, I don’t write often - but so you know I appreciate all that you do - Thank you - Blessings - JaneWorshipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581772734300125209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47293128134066697912021-01-01T11:35:17.994+10:002021-01-01T11:35:17.994+10:00I just fixed the link for you - thank you for lett...I just fixed the link for you - thank you for letting me know it had stopped working. :-)Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-65264757643432447402020-12-31T22:43:48.815+10:002020-12-31T22:43:48.815+10:00Hi Jenny, I love your patterns and would like to t...Hi Jenny, I love your patterns and would like to try some, I am new to stitchery so I would like to try your Sew Sweet Roses Tutorial to improve my stitches before I start a bigger project. Reading it through it has already helped me but I can not make the link work to download the design. Can you help please? Many thanks PaulinePaulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035141563905567828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18394561141111021402020-04-21T05:58:03.350+10:002020-04-21T05:58:03.350+10:00A well made tutorial!A well made tutorial!GetSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570316747748939489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-40357399917323625992019-11-27T22:15:53.046+10:002019-11-27T22:15:53.046+10:00Oh thank you. Wonderful tutorial. I feel like a ne...Oh thank you. Wonderful tutorial. I feel like a new beginner but want to do it right as in SLOW down. That’s my problem! But doing the leaves with the dots. That is so helpful too!Donna Rowenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-42297094101023443752019-07-27T06:22:33.689+10:002019-07-27T06:22:33.689+10:00Wonderful tutorial, Jenny! Thank you for providing...Wonderful tutorial, Jenny! Thank you for providing this. I am stitching the sample and aiming to get my stitching as small as yours!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6929186518143241902017-01-28T12:07:30.235+10:002017-01-28T12:07:30.235+10:00Tiny, but makes a tremendously beautiful statement...Tiny, but makes a tremendously beautiful statement to me. So elegant and refined!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />HelenAuntie Hennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11169699042160983404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52524111120209021692016-10-10T02:31:11.775+10:002016-10-10T02:31:11.775+10:00thank you Jenny ,thank you very much thank you Jenny ,thank you very much Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75784462156388003342016-08-03T13:58:07.769+10:002016-08-03T13:58:07.769+10:00gracias Jenny por compartir tus conocimientos. Ere...gracias Jenny por compartir tus conocimientos. Eres muy generosa!!!🙅🏻María Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433506664997793120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60474974940976417342016-07-29T01:12:00.589+10:002016-07-29T01:12:00.589+10:00Thank you so much, I do a lot of stitching, much o...Thank you so much, I do a lot of stitching, much of it in redwork and primitive styles so I can pretend those bad stitches are just part of the design, but have been stumped when it came to doing smaller stitches. I really needed this and am going to go and find some new fabric in the stash to start a little project today. I loved that you don't use a hoop, I don't either and have never seen anyone else who does it like this. I think having my fabric flexible is better for more even stitching, but it also makes sense that this would be part of getting smaller stitches. Thank you and God bless.<br />swakinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988624918477129919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-622450594724828282016-06-01T21:42:37.972+10:002016-06-01T21:42:37.972+10:00Thank you I hope I can get half as good as you. Be...Thank you I hope I can get half as good as you. Beautiful workAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007391178289764894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34089084455201055962016-04-20T10:49:14.694+10:002016-04-20T10:49:14.694+10:00Thank you sew much!!!!! I will return often to re...Thank you sew much!!!!! I will return often to refresh my stitching. Where did you get those adorable polka dot scissors? ??? I need a pair.your such a talent Jenny and so kind to shareKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165012301444130593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71076298001626595752015-04-11T02:42:27.791+10:002015-04-11T02:42:27.791+10:00Great tutorial Jenny! Thank you for sharing.Great tutorial Jenny! Thank you for sharing.Jenny Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539437959555140123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-82867535974424325372014-10-08T01:36:04.775+10:002014-10-08T01:36:04.775+10:00Such a great tutorial - so easy to understand for ...Such a great tutorial - so easy to understand for even a newbie like me. The step-by-step photos made it so very easy to understand the written word. Many thanks.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302030073446430033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59217641337198199922014-08-21T07:30:49.399+10:002014-08-21T07:30:49.399+10:00What a cute project. Thank your for another great ...What a cute project. Thank your for another great tutorial. I use a stem stitch, that was how I was taught by my friend. I was teaching someone else at a retreat and she said I stitched small. I was showing her how I was taught. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19826981864387301102014-08-18T14:07:31.951+10:002014-08-18T14:07:31.951+10:00I have been embroidering since I was four. My mot...I have been embroidering since I was four. My mother started me out on a stamped cross stitch kitten head with a bow around it's neck. The bow, eyes, nose and tongue were not cross stitch so my mother taught me satin stitch and stem stitch. I have to say having learned stem stitch or outline stitch first I tend to use them first when I am outlining something. I do use backstitch but not as much as most people do these days. One thing my mother taught me was to never put a knot on the back of your embroidery. I always use waste knots. O.K. I am probably from a different era. I am 55 years old, so I have been embroidering for 51 years. My mother also taught me the dot trick for lazy daisies. Such a simple thing, but I sure do get annoyed if I buy a pre-printed kit and those lazy daisies are printed on. The thing I have never been able to do is design. That is why I love such talented people as you. When I found you and your designs, I loved the stunning simplicity of them. But much more than that it seemed 90% of them were praising our Father!<br />How could I not want these around my house as reminders as I went about my day? What could make better gifts than your beautiful designs? You have truly blessed me Jenny, and I thank you. TerriSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161769399124744018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-63181814905827616082014-08-16T21:11:57.926+10:002014-08-16T21:11:57.926+10:00Such a wonderful clear tutorial!! Thank you so mu...Such a wonderful clear tutorial!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us all :) xElly Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132964984706757601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-36236205014362485612014-08-16T17:50:35.125+10:002014-08-16T17:50:35.125+10:00Possibly the background makes a difference in the ...Possibly the background makes a difference in the look of the stitches, too. I normally use muslin, though for a few projects, I've used the love linen I bought from you. It gives it a little different look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37719168554912126532014-08-16T08:31:54.963+10:002014-08-16T08:31:54.963+10:00IN RESPONSE to a couple of comments:
Aimee, I als...IN RESPONSE to a couple of comments:<br /><br />Aimee, I also stitched smaller when I started out in 2005, as did my Blossom-girl. But when they are too small the thread is ‘crowded’ with no room to relax. xx<br />Between 12 and 16 to the inch is a lovely size to aim for. <br /><br />RE: My stitching pillow -<br />I have two: My favourite is a firm 10" x 13" rectangle. Soon I think we may make one as a tutorial... x<br />Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48351296298503738342014-08-16T03:12:21.664+10:002014-08-16T03:12:21.664+10:00Beside this great tutorial on stitches, I found th...Beside this great tutorial on stitches, I found that you taught not to trace the entire leaf and use just dots. I am always trying to make the lazy daisy just the right size so that I cover all the marking. What freedom now! Thanks so much......One of those why didn't I think of that moment. LindaLinda Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12622407747352668242014-08-16T00:54:05.475+10:002014-08-16T00:54:05.475+10:00I did the inch thing and got 22 stitches. I think ...I did the inch thing and got 22 stitches. I think mine are way too small that's why I'm having such a problem Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104344200708309951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73234532604641620042014-08-15T23:09:36.141+10:002014-08-15T23:09:36.141+10:00Thanks Jenny! Guess I need to practice my backstit...Thanks Jenny! Guess I need to practice my backstitch some more including a test to see how tiny I can go. Recently I've been using an illegal backstitch. Do you have a pattern for the "pillow" you use when stitching?Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871701288374852225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84596564793920086992014-08-15T11:00:15.249+10:002014-08-15T11:00:15.249+10:00Oh thank you for this tutorial and pattern.It ...I...Oh thank you for this tutorial and pattern.It ...It is a really cute design.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-92067157289833351912014-08-15T09:33:53.439+10:002014-08-15T09:33:53.439+10:00Thank you for sharing your perfect little stitches...Thank you for sharing your perfect little stitches and how you stitch them. Lovely Forever!Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.com