Cthulhu micro xstitch

[Siva]

Here is the micro embroidery I just started on and was talking about in the techniques form. It is my test piece to see if I like it enough to do a complex pattern and so far I LOVE IT. This is done on 48 count fabric and will be about 2.5" by 2" inches once complete, if it were done on 16 count it would be closer to 6" by 5". The main thing I like about it so far is that it is much quicker that cross stitch. Since the count is so small 1 thread is used and only half stitches are needed, and the holes are just large enough to see without a magnifying glass. I can also take it anywhere without a big fuss, I just found a cute little wallet and converted into a microstitch carrier.

I put it next to the only thing I could quickly find to give it scale.

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And here is my little project carrier. I always have scissors, black thread (and 1 or 2 other colors I am using at the moment), a ruler and 2-3 types of needles. I use the little zipper pouch for waste threads and hide my skeins in the pouches that are supposed to hold money.

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[no_need]

This looks great!

You'd never guess they were half-stitches - the coverage is very good. I like nice full pixels with no base fabric showing, so I'm always worried about half-stitches, but at this scale they look like they work just as well as crosses.

[Eliste]

Awesome! I love it!

The Cthulhu AND the wallet! What a great idea!

[Servotron]

This is really interesting! I've often thought about doing a project with a high thread count, to keep as much detail as possible while keeping the final size down.

[Siva]

I definitely recommend trying it out! It can be pretty difficult to find the fabric and it does tend to be a bit pricier, but you don't need large quantities so I think the price ends up balancing a bit. I found Bobbie Schoonmakers store which is a fantastic resource, it has supplies, tips and FAQs as wells a patterns for doll house items. I also bought 58 and 75 count fabric, but after working with the 48 idk if I want to go much smaller. The only other thing to watch out for is needles, I have to use seed bead needles (#10) and I still think I need to go a bit smaller. Also the fabric is courser than aida which can start to break the thread from the friction, but a relatively short strand actually goes a long way!

Here is the link if anyone is interested:

http://micro-stitchery.com/a_silk_gauze_1.html

[QueenBex]

A) THAT IS SOOOO CUTE!
B) Brilliant stitching travel case! Well repurposed!

[Pyper]

Thats looking fantastic, and I love the idea of repurposing a wallet for a stitching kit

[Kareesh]

You have totally piqued my interested in doing something little and cute like that. Once I get through some of my UFO projects, I'll have to look deeper into this.

It would sure be nice to be able to carry everything in a small wallet.

[monkeypeaches]

So cuuuute!! I love that it is "dollhouse" sized! I basically want to take up this craft just so I have an excuse to buy myself a fun wallet to carry it in. What a great idea!