I did not realize when I downloaded this new pattern that it is larger than the widest loop that I have (I realize this is my own fault for not reading the description closely enough). Is it ok to clamp the loop down onto parts I’ve already stitched so I can work on the next part of the pattern or will this mess up the stitches?

  • thegiddystitcher@lemm.eeM
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    1 year ago

    You’ve already had some good advice there but one extra trick is to cut up some cheap felt and put it in between your stitches and the hoop/frame. Just helps protect things a bit more, especially if it’s a wooden hoop that might splinter and catch on your stitches.

    Sometimes doing what you’re about to do can sort of flatten the stitches down more where the hoop was, but they tend to fluff back up at the end when you wash the finished piece.

    (and yes I’m taking like everyone always washes their finished stitch but don’t worry if you don’t, I often don’t bother either, only if it seems needed!)