tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post7514108266571228186..comments2024-03-18T13:55:33.629+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Supplies - the things I use when I stitch...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30321230758801258452022-08-08T18:42:19.392+10:002022-08-08T18:42:19.392+10:00Thanks Jennifer for these tips :)
Popped in this m...Thanks Jennifer for these tips :)<br />Popped in this morning to see what size embroidery needles you use. <br />hugs, take care,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-89236218230737876432017-04-09T18:43:23.364+10:002017-04-09T18:43:23.364+10:00Thank you for all your tips!! When I saw what you ...Thank you for all your tips!! When I saw what you said about the thread that was on sale but appeared not usuable because of the stains it reminded me of something else. I believe I didn't read it in this post so maybe it is something worth mentioning.<br />I found out it is always good to be careful using thread that is lying in a drawer for some time. When my mum past away I took home all her embroidery thread and it was a huge amount. Lots and lots of different colours but from some of the colours there was only a little bit. So when I used that bit I went to the store to get me some more and then I found out that even though the colornumbers were the same, the colour wasn't. <br />Some of the threads from my mother were several years old and over time DMC (and I'm sure others brands will too) had changed some colours a little bit. Soooooo... the part I already embroidered I could throw away! From now on I always take little bits of old thread to the shop when I go for new. 😉<br />Have a nice dayjolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250470370526272411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3722596975501187372017-04-09T18:41:21.396+10:002017-04-09T18:41:21.396+10:00Thank you for all your tips!! When I saw what you ...Thank you for all your tips!! When I saw what you said about the thread that was on sale but appeared not usuable because of the stains it reminded me of something else. I believe I didn't read it in this post so maybe it is something worth mentioning.<br />I found out it is always good to be careful using thread that is lying in a drawer for some time. When my mum past away I took home all her embroidery thread and it was a huge amount. Lots and lots of different colours but from some of the colours there was only a little bit. So when I used that bit I went to the store to get me some more and then I found out that even though the colornumbers were the same, the colour wasn't. <br />Some of the threads from my mother were several years old and over time DMC (and I'm sure others brands will too) had changed some colours a little bit. Soooooo... the part I already embroidered I could throw away! From now on I always take little bits of old thread to the shop when I go for new. 😉<br />Have a nice dayjolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250470370526272411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7260284456775803112017-04-09T11:13:01.607+10:002017-04-09T11:13:01.607+10:00What a great wealth of information you give us Jen...What a great wealth of information you give us Jenny. I love stitching but dont get much time. Lately Ive done a few and used cottage garden threads. Unforunatly I had to rinse one of my stitchery out and the cotton bled. Might have to try dying the stichery in a pale pink mixture. Ive learnt needle size from you as well as using other things as stabilzers for the backing as i use a thin pallon at the moment. AND Im excitedly running around op.shops for doilies and hankies to try stitching on. Thankyou for all your help and handy hints, you are a treaure.<br />Jeanette Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527939910976283347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-80774494501409283762015-05-05T22:15:08.207+10:002015-05-05T22:15:08.207+10:00Thank you so much for sharing your supplies and fi...Thank you so much for sharing your supplies and fine embroidery work. It is so beautiful.Sandra Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520479613078596718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17370704647430372772015-04-12T15:11:15.298+10:002015-04-12T15:11:15.298+10:00Dear Jenny,
Thank you so much for sharing. I too ...Dear Jenny,<br />Thank you so much for sharing. I too am a linen stitcher and a linen/cotton stitcher. Another combination I love but do not use often because of expense is cotton/silk, which they also have at Fabric.com. It has an absolutely tight sumptuous weave. Gorgeous! I do use a hoop or frame and I also use a thimble. I am going to look into finding your brand of needles as I haven't been happy with any since England stopped making theirs in England. I used to use Richard Hemming and Sons. Now, though the quality is not up to par. I have bookmarked the Whisperweft. Thank you for the heads up. I have never tried Cosmo threads as they are hard to get here. I have used Cottage Garden in some hardanger projects. I love it but it also is not easy to come by. I have told Jim my dream vacation would be Australia, and I would take two empty suitcases just to fill with embroidery threads and fabrics. I have my stores picked out also. Australia is leaps and bounds ahead of the U. S. in embroidery. Here people still think counted cross stitch is the best thing since sliced bread. Well I bake all of our bread and I can't stand counted cross stitch. lol. TerriSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161769399124744018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-69170786892959232872015-04-11T13:24:09.381+10:002015-04-11T13:24:09.381+10:00I'm a Cosmo fan, too, and definitely loved the...I'm a Cosmo fan, too, and definitely loved the Cottage Garden Floss! I've become a fan of the Aurifil 12, but my favorite perle is Sassa Lynne. It's an 8, but a very fine 8 and glides like it's going through butter. I have some Finca 16 and agree it's quite nice to use. I also love Zig pens for archival printing, and have used my black ones before on blackwork. I will have to look for brown at the art store. I use a red Pigma for redwork. Harder to tell if I missed a spot. LOL Thanks for your information. How sad about the bargain threads! When is a bargain not a bargain - now we know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-56670752078343592982015-04-11T07:12:38.555+10:002015-04-11T07:12:38.555+10:00Hello sweet Jenny! I too love Cosmo threads and I&...Hello sweet Jenny! I too love Cosmo threads and I'm madly in love with my Cottage Garden collection because as variegated threads go, the colors change so quickly and really add something special to a project. I was introduced to them by Gail Pan when she was here for Spring Market some years ago and I had the joyful experience of spending an entire day with Gail and her delightful friend Sandra and before we parted that evening she handed me some beautiful gifts, including a variety of the CG threads...so I have her to thank for my addiction to those gorgeous and pricey threads, LOL. I've also got a bit of Hanky Linen, but I'm running low, I truly love that also. I use Foxglove Cottage needles, distributed here in Utah, as the shaft is very thin and though the eye is large enough too use even 3 strands if needed, it is no thicker than the shaft so they glide smoothly through and of the fabrics I'm stitching on and they are longer than most embroidery needles, making it easier for me to hold on to them as I have no feeling in my finger tips. One thing I've not tried is the Zig Millenium pigma pen...I've used Pigma's but not the Zig, are they smoother than the regular Pigma's as I have problems with them catching the threads of the fabric and hopping. I love seeing your tools and supplies, but I did notice you don't show a thimble. I use the little leather dots that stick on the tip of my fingers to prevent injury because I can't tell if I stick myself, so one on top, one on the bottom hand. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your "tool chest" with us. I have tell you before I close, that I also have the beautiful figurine of the girl holding the bouquet to her face. My Grandson and Grand daughter in law, gave me mine as a gift on their wedding day. It is a lovely music box which plays "You are my sunshine". They told me it was a thank you for being who I am...I cried like a baby...my face was still splotchy from crying when I had to get up during the ceremony and read a poem they had asked me to write after they spoke their vows. Ah well, I've rambled on for far too long, but it is a good day for me. My first out of bed in a while and I'm even doing some quilting so I'm feeling joyful and blessed and just had to share. Big Hugs to you my dearest friend, keeping you and yours in prayer always....God Bless and Keep... Nancy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683254446647602684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37647631339423782622015-04-11T06:30:28.396+10:002015-04-11T06:30:28.396+10:00Hi Jenny,
Thanks for sharing your favorite stitch...Hi Jenny, <br />Thanks for sharing your favorite stitching tools! I am also in love with the linen cotton blend. It's definitely my favorite to stitch on!<br />Chrissy from Muse of the MorningAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548483935218665403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23222503706343693722015-04-11T01:23:22.060+10:002015-04-11T01:23:22.060+10:00Thanks for the hints, jenny. Very helpful. I hav...Thanks for the hints, jenny. Very helpful. I have used the linen here in the us but will try to find some hanky linen too to try it out.Kathy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028644333740961786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18539068107076079712015-04-11T00:36:14.889+10:002015-04-11T00:36:14.889+10:00nice to see your fav tools and essentials that has...nice to see your fav tools and essentials that has you creating magicSparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456305568995973018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19291500903946819942015-04-10T22:44:54.817+10:002015-04-10T22:44:54.817+10:00Jenny, thanks so much for such good information. ...Jenny, thanks so much for such good information. I love your designs and love following your blog posts. Your stitchery is exquisite and I've always wondered if you backed the linen with a stabilizer - I'll be ordering Whisperweft from that U.S. shop. Could you share your U.S. source for Essex linen? It seems like the link is missing in your post. Please keep designing and thank you again!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295189199441002447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87553773519133583732015-04-10T21:36:23.412+10:002015-04-10T21:36:23.412+10:00Such a great post. I found it very informative an...Such a great post. I found it very informative and full of valuable information.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-33127130979817293642015-04-10T17:41:01.903+10:002015-04-10T17:41:01.903+10:00Thank Jenny. So good to have your blog that have ...Thank Jenny. So good to have your blog that have such great hints and tips that I can go back to. Such a shame about the threads - what a nuisance!Baa. xxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992879898811807074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-74427776459966766632015-04-10T15:02:13.583+10:002015-04-10T15:02:13.583+10:00It is interesting how we all find our own comfort ...It is interesting how we all find our own comfort zones when stitching after trial and error. I have always followed the concept that whatever works for you and gets great results is the "right way" . I like to use a hoop and use stabiliser as well. I use a size 7 needle for stitcheries and size 9 for hand piecing. Others I know, like yourself, do not use a hoop and get great results as well. I have been using linen for a while now and love it. I also use different background fabric on some projects but they need to be easy to see through for tracing. I also love the Cosmo threads and their Seasons range too. I am an avid user of the Cottage Garden threads as I find that the variegation is really good and shows up well. I recently saw the lady who makes them and she has certainly increased her business simply with word of mouth. I have collected the DMC threads for over 40 years but have recently found that the quality is not as good as it was. You have put a lot of time and energy into your tutorials and posts. One can see that you love what you do and you are so lovely to share your journey and your joy <br /> with us. Thanks for another lovely post.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375358743415174254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6571991733696089992015-04-10T11:41:38.170+10:002015-04-10T11:41:38.170+10:00Hi Jenny, I find myself going back to your tips &a...Hi Jenny, I find myself going back to your tips & tutorials time & time again when I doubt myself. These have been so useful many times - thank you. I have now changed to the same needle size as you & also the same pen for tracing. That is such a shame about all that thread, I think I remember you posting about it when you bought them for such a reasonable price. Have a wonderful weekend ... x0x (oh p.s I pay $10 for Cottage Garden threads over here !!!)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-9599602643418292422015-04-10T11:08:39.763+10:002015-04-10T11:08:39.763+10:00beautiful little stitchery, thanx for the free blo...beautiful little stitchery, thanx for the free block again<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70487148594346938902015-04-10T10:57:26.725+10:002015-04-10T10:57:26.725+10:00Thanks for those hints, Jenny. I used to do some r...Thanks for those hints, Jenny. I used to do some ribbon embroidery back in the day! It is nice to see these crafts are becoming so popular with the younger generation as well. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com