tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post2027969867771881951..comments2023-05-26T15:11:41.088+01:00Comments on &Stitches: Long-and-Short Stitch TutorialCarinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11699369469154660850noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-78102001780887095522013-06-07T11:27:22.674+01:002013-06-07T11:27:22.674+01:00You're very welcome, I'm happy to help whe...You're very welcome, I'm happy to help where I can! I think the stitch length isn't really a problem as long as they are covered randomly with other long and short stitches - if that makes sense? A really long stitch is fine, but make sure you interrupt a few of them low down on the stitch, a few up high on the stitch, etc. If you are still having trouble, please do feel free to email me a photo and I'll see what I can suggest!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054476010237834754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-11474000824524250862013-06-07T02:02:03.464+01:002013-06-07T02:02:03.464+01:00Thank you, Julie! That is helpful. I appreciate it...Thank you, Julie! That is helpful. I appreciate it. :)<br />I think I just need to give it a little more practice. My first attempt was pretty awful and the second was not much better. I think I'm making my long stitches TOO long. I'll keep at it. I love the finished look of your heart. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804857349432006410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-2729439241734840802013-06-06T22:34:50.782+01:002013-06-06T22:34:50.782+01:00Hi Rachel! I'm SO sorry it took me a few days ...Hi Rachel! I'm SO sorry it took me a few days to see your comment!! It's true that this stitch *really* eats up thread, it's not just you! It should be making a really thick and somewhat padded effect, since there's so much overlapping going on. I used four strands for this example to cover space faster, and I went through thread incredibly fast! I think it took me about 5 waves to cover the shape (which is 1.5" tall). If you'd like to post a photo on Flickr and / or email me for more help ( julie [at] button-button [dot] co [dot] uk ), I'd be happy to help make sure you're on the right track!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054476010237834754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-83992016161577015492013-06-02T20:58:13.133+01:002013-06-02T20:58:13.133+01:00I'm having trouble with this. It seems like I&...I'm having trouble with this. It seems like I'm using up way too much thread. I'm curious--how many rows, or waves did it take you to fill your heart? For some reason I'm doing it really inefficiently. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804857349432006410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-53280915917878625912013-05-28T10:56:42.663+01:002013-05-28T10:56:42.663+01:00Well, we thank you very much! How sweet of you!Well, we thank you very much! How sweet of you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054476010237834754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-59320204744042758602013-05-28T10:56:16.545+01:002013-05-28T10:56:16.545+01:00I'm *so* glad you all liked this tutorial! I h...I'm *so* glad you all liked this tutorial! I hope you'll give it a go and show us in the Flickr pool! I'd love to see! Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054476010237834754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-1691588796726921902013-05-25T10:11:39.538+01:002013-05-25T10:11:39.538+01:00I've just awarded you with a "Very Inspir...I've just awarded you with a "Very Inspiring Blogger Award" over at my blog!!<br /><br />You can view it here: http://sewingfairytales.blogspot.de/2013/05/very-inspiring-blogger-award.htmlSalviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608350741527417303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-75612098198438605232013-05-25T01:18:07.492+01:002013-05-25T01:18:07.492+01:00One of the prettiest little hearts ever! These tu...One of the prettiest little hearts ever! These tutorials you are sharing are wonderful and I thank you for the time and effort. Bookmarked this one along with the satin stitch. The only embroidery i am working on at this time is my Dutch Canal Houses - so it looks like I will be incorporating stitches learned from your tutorials into the houses! Definitely need hearts on one of the houses - right?pamhttp://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-27678190023057508602013-05-24T16:28:59.267+01:002013-05-24T16:28:59.267+01:00Did you read my mind? Just last night I was ponder...Did you read my mind? Just last night I was pondering how to fill a heart with long and short stitches, and here you show me in perfect detail. Thank you!Catehttp://cateanevski.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-64529376898509107262013-05-24T16:07:41.291+01:002013-05-24T16:07:41.291+01:00absolutely lovely, great overall effect!absolutely lovely, great overall effect!Me, You and Magoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377654619731646440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-74557421990365965942013-05-24T14:35:55.312+01:002013-05-24T14:35:55.312+01:00've had limited success with this stitch and n...'ve had limited success with this stitch and need more practice with it. I like the idea of using the arrows to make sure you're going in the right direction - excellent idea. Thanks! :DNew Leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809555965166360369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879238690623093246.post-34728079542378695102013-05-24T13:31:53.419+01:002013-05-24T13:31:53.419+01:00Wonderful tutorial ~ your heart is lovely!Wonderful tutorial ~ your heart is lovely!Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410432918093105452noreply@blogger.com