After having fun stitching other things, it's time to tackle my New Year's resolution to work a Brazilian embroidery sampler. It's not quite a sampler but here's a picture of the project:
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or wrongly, I prefer using a hoop, qsnaps, or stretcher bars that allow access to the whole design rather than using something smaller and moving it when needed. This method doesn't flatten existing stitches nor do I have to worry about removing hoop marks if I forget to remove it as I often do. Typically, I put a tack in the top middle, add tacks to the top outer corners and then move to the bottom and repeat the process. Sides are done next and then I add more tacks all over, pulling fabric as tight as possible.Is there a better way -- i.e., attaching all the tacks to the top before moving to a side or bottom?