Pucker up…

January 7, 2010 14 Comments by Kirsty

She knows her stuff…go take a look.

I’m an old dog & I was pretty happy with my own floss separating technique but I’ve employed this technique solely for my latest embroidery. I’m a convert.

14 Comments

bec
759 days ago

Hmm, I think it's kinda like mine. I don't run it through my mouth (doesn't spit get all over it?) but I cut a length off, hold one end in my teeth, and pull from the other end. Bloody hard to describe, though!
PS word verification 'smack' heehee

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Kate
759 days ago

I apologize that this is totally off topic, but I am madly in love with that granny square ring. I have a feeling my weekend may involve trying to make my own…

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Kirsty
759 days ago

Bec…
I don't get any spit. I think you just use your lips?

I reckon your teeth thing sounds interesting. I use my boobs & stomach too but that all just seemed like a bit too much info for the blog.

Kate…
Do it! It'll send you blind. I just use a teeny tiny hook (I think it's a .5) & a couple of strands of embroidery thread. If you do make one be sure to send me a pic.

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Piper + Lily
759 days ago

That made me laugh because that's the way I do it! I always thought I was a bit of a spaz & thought there had to be a better way to do it but apparently I'm on to a good thing! haha!

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Kristin
758 days ago

That is so wonderful, my thread always gets tangled when separating.
Also I too love the granny square ring and think I must try one. : )

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Melanie
758 days ago

No no no girls… you're making it *way* too complicated! Watch the little video on this site: http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/embroidery-floss.html

This is the technique I learned years ago when I was doing loads of cross-stitch. It's so incredibly simple, but easier to learn by watching than it is for me to describe it. (Incidentally, I think we called this 'stripping' the floss too, but it definitely does not involve velcro!)

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Claire - Matching Pegs
758 days ago

I'm with Melanie
(must be a regional thing – we live very close to each other )

Pulling out one strand at a time is the easiest – even if you need more than one, just reassemble. It is trying to remove more than one strand at a time that gets you into trouble.

The little video does indeed show the technique well.

Happy stripping!

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SewAmy
758 days ago

omg, that is what I do too. I thought I was the only one.

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Red or Gray Art
758 days ago

oh the ring is what caught my eye!
love your new space!

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twirling betty
758 days ago

I still can't get this method to work even after my very clever sister-in-law (Cas who did the koi fish for your red quilt project) gave me a face to face tutorial. Maybe my mouth is the wrong shape. Yes, that must be it.

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Sarah
758 days ago

Um I might try that next time. Though I will have to be careful because 'mouth liquid' ruins the threads!

Yes it was the ring that got my attention first!

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Susan L (lily40au)
754 days ago

I'm going to have to try this next time … it can be a damn nuisance when I get myself so tangled I have to throw that length away!

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thea
752 days ago

is that a ring on her finger?? Cause if it is, that's awesome!!!! we should make more of those… must learn to do this…

thea.
xx

http://www.spoonfulzine.com

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Maggie
749 days ago

I do the same thing, but put the floss between my knees. It works really well.

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