Guest post by the ever so clever Karin:
Variegated thread is always so pretty, but it’s really hard
to tell the color patterns when they’re one the spool. And if you’re like me, you’re lucky enough to
have a collection of beautiful Floriani threads, but I can never remember just
exactly what they look like in a sew-out!
Actually, there are quite a few things I can’t remember, but
that just comes with old age the territory I suppose.
So, what’s the solution?
It’s really simple – just stitch yourself a sampler! Grab a fat eighth or any piece of fabric,
stabilize it, and stitch away.
I didn’t even hoop it – I just used my zig-zag stitch, at the very
widest and very shortest settings, to create a real nice satin stitch.
Just be sure you stitch a row long enough to
display the entire color pattern. Store
the sampler along with your thread, and you’ll always have a reference chart to
show you what your threads will look like in a design.
See how different the color patterns can be?
You can build a reference chart for your fonts, too...making it super easy to compare them all at once:
Hope this helps you keep track of what you’ve got! Happy stitchin!
Written by Karin for IHAN®
Thank you Karin! Now I'm off to play with Maddy Jo for the first time....oh I so need to have some fun ME time...both "me" and Machine Embroidery time..:)
Smiles,
Kelly
Written by Karin for IHAN®
Thank you Karin! Now I'm off to play with Maddy Jo for the first time....oh I so need to have some fun ME time...both "me" and Machine Embroidery time..:)
Smiles,
Kelly
