Comments on: A Canvaswork Update – And Some Progress

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:56:12 +0000

In reply to Laura.

Unfortunately I’ve been wearing glasses for some time, and the last check up said they were the same! So I guess that means it was just the light for me, which has made an enormous difference and I now don’t have those problems with this piece thankfully! I do feel like looking at all those small holes I might need to go back to the optometrist though!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:12:23 +0000

I’ve done a little canvas work, but I’m mostly a cross stitcher. About 12 years ago, when I was 43, I had the same problem with the light. I couldn’t get the room bright enough to stitch. And then I realized it wasn’t the light, it was my eyes. Quite a surprise since I’d never needed glasses before. Now I have to use readers to stitch, but at least I can still stitch.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:30:57 +0000

In reply to stitchingranny.

Yes, it is definitely a very different experience using canvas rather than fabric. I’m not sure I’m going to create many canvaswork pieces, as I’m not enjoying it as much as other stitching techniques. But it is a good thing to know how to do, and I love the textures achieved! It does make me wonder if they can somehow be transferred to other forms of embroidery. I’m hoping to have an update for you soon – I just need to stitch a bit more!

By: stitchingranny

stitchingranny — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:19:29 +0000

I love to see you canvas work Catherine. I have admired canvas work for a long time but when I tried it I could not stand the feel of the fabric. Unlike fabric, canvas is harsh and every time I touched it I would shudder lol. I enjoyed doing the stitches and so tried to recreate the effect on my evenweave fabric but alas it was not a great success, as you cannot get the tension with the softer material. So alas it was not for me, this doesn’t stop me enjoying seeing yours though, so keep up the good work you are doing a brilliant job..
Helen x

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:26:29 +0000

In reply to Ginny @ Mytimestitching .com.

Thanks Ginny! Light is definitely my friend! More so with this piece than others.

By: Ginny @ Mytimestitching .com

Ginny @ Mytimestitching .com — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 15:09:12 +0000

Your piece is looking beautiful! I totally understand what you mean about light. I use 300watt Halogen lamps in my rooms and cannot stitch without them. I love light! It is my friend 😉

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:23:50 +0000

In reply to glendajean.

You are certainly right on that one Glenda! It’s nice to be able to see how far we’ve come and what we’ve achieved.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:21:22 +0000

In reply to Dima Santina.

I hadn’t thought of that! Thanks.

By: glendajean

glendajean — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:36:19 +0000

Best part of a huge challenge like this Christine is the satisfaction when you achieve it. I’m so enjoying following you on your journey of discovery in the needle world of art. Cheers Glenda

By: Dima Santina

Dima Santina — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:24:37 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

You should also get one of those rubber patches. They help you pull on the needle without your hand slipping.