Tapestry

Jessity, never heard of it, whole new world opening up for me , and I thought I would spend day after day playing Killer Suduko, thank you

Anniebach you might like a form of tapestry called 4-way bargello. If you search "4-way bargello" it shows not just websites but also images so that you can see what it looks like.

I've done lots and have never used a frame. Mine are all cushion covers so not too big.

The stitch is just a long one over, say, 4 holes. The next stitch is two holes lower, the next stitch another two holes lower. This creates a wave pattern.

As you can perhaps see from the images online, the design you're creating is in four parts, one for each corner, meeting in the centre. It really is easy to do, it's not complicated and the holes and wool are larger than, say, cross stitch embroidery.

Got it, explains all, thank you so much

MOnica, I am most grateful, not able to get to a craft shop, don’t know anyone who works tapestry and have to consider costs.
I got rather carried away looking at sites selling tapestry kits,
A case of ‘ I want to do that and that and that ‘ ,

Most stands are adjustable, you can twist knobs at the top of the frame to make the working area larger. If you are making something that is too long for the frame, you roll the excess fabric onto the roller at the bottom and relase that and roll up the top as necessary

The following very amateur YouTube clip shows how
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVuOf_iAu5U.

This better one shows you the basics of putting a canvas on a frame www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5NMpLFXIYs

Feeling realy stupid now, have looked for stands, looked on uTube at tapestry being worked, does one buy several stands to fit the size of the canvas one is working on ? It was so simple with a hoop !

Thank you MOnica , didn’t want to hold one in my hand , will look for a table stand,

A table stand that you can rest on your knee.

Sorry another question . I can’t use a floor stand , no room,
Have to sit on sofa, suggestions please

I am sure I will wildswan, I am left handed and can only use my thumb and forefinger, other three fingers are in the palm of my hand but I can still manage a needle
Thank you x

I think you would enjoy tapestry anniebach. You could start off with a "children's kit" to see if it suits you. I found some of the more expensive cushion kits to be very hard to read or follow, and the canvas very hard so you definitely have to have a frame.

Hope you find something you enjoy. I only have one painful joint on one finger but it really interferes with my knitting.

No offence taken, you gave good advice, it’s so difficult because I can’t get to craft shops . I will find something, yesterday I was trying to count branches on a tree near my bungalow, that is sad !

I shall look for a lap loom , thank you x

I’m very new to weaving, but like you, I have always had some craft work on the go, couldn’t cope without my knitting and sewing. Love weaving, but the frame is big, and takes a lot to warp don’t think you would manage it, no offence, but a small lap loom for tapestry weaving could be the way to go.

Gosh what lovely work Nanagen, I will look for a small tapestry loom, I really want a hobby , have never been without craft work since I was 14

Thank you x

pin.it/6ylqgz344mpnv2 I have started weaving, using a table loop, but you could try something like this small tapestry loom, go on pin interest or amazon and have a look.

Thank you all x

Will have to think again, I don’t have room for a floor stand or table stand, sorry , you have been so helpful x

I am a complete beginner in all matters of sewing crafts.
What is a long stitch tapestry and is it easier than cross stitch? I have found the canvas in some cross-stitch kits to be very rough.

Annie I advise you to use a frame for your tapestry, otherwise it will get distorted.

I think knitting is quite difficult if you have arthritis in your hands, M0nica, I know a few people who have had to give up.
Tapestry sound as if it might be possible - perhaps you could buy a very small kit first of all to try it out.

Some of these are cotton but they use thick yarn. You could do a Christmassy one and claim to be getting ahead for Christmas 2019!

www.amazon.co.uk/slp/cross-stitch-kits-cushion/jqg9cg9anxze4uw?tag=gransnetforum-21

I sometimes pick up tapestry kits on Ebay Annie. People sometimes start one, but find it isn't for them and you can find them cheaper. They are pretty expensive otherwise. (Having said that, I have been on my current project - which is just a cushion cover for about 3 years now, so I suppose you could say that's good value for money!

www.amazon.co.uk/Stitch-Embroidery-Wooden-Tabletop-Tapestry/dp/7632048235/ref=pd_sbs_201_3?psc=1&pf_rd_p=18edf98b-139a-41ee-bb40-d725dd59d1d3&_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_wg=x8Yg6&pf_rd_r=YAJCGDY27GKA2GF2EFV6&pd_rd_i=7632048235&pd_rd_w=dDuB8&tag=gransnetforum-21&refRID=YAJCGDY27GKA2GF2EFV6&pd_rd_r=9a93854a-2283-11e9-aafa-01af4f390c22. This is the sort of thing I was thinking of.

These are good too. www.amazon.co.uk/Self-Threading-Needles-Pack-of-12/dp/B071H4GJH8/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&keywords=self+threading+needles&tag=gransnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1548628837&sr=1-5

Thank you Nanagem , everyone is so kind x

I like to do tapestry, I do find it’s better on a frame though to keep the shape. I have mine on a stand so it’s easy to use, will try and find some links for you.

Thank you cocopops I had a peep and thought the list of sizes was in feet, I only had new specs last week !
Noticed a woman stitching and not using a hoop, even more sure I will try tapestry , bigger needle, thicker thread , no hoop, bliss, I can have a break from Killer Sudoku. I am lost without stitching .