I've always been a fan of Jim Shore and I've always wanted to try a Mill Hill beaded kit, so this seemed like a perfect match. I haven't stitched on perforated paper before and I'm not sure how I feel about it... I've gotten a fair amount done and don't know if I like how my stitches look. I tried to do the cross stitches with 3 strands like the pattern suggested, but it seemed way too bulky for me and I couldn't use the loop method.
That being said, I guess I would like a second opinion on how it looks - my husband thinks it looks fine, I'm on the fence about it. Maybe I should've done the 3 strands anyway or maybe I want to stitch it on aida or evenweave?
Is there a reason why Mill Hill uses perforated paper instead of fabric in virtually (not all) every kit I've seen and does the beadwork work better on paper?
Sorry for all the questions but I'm trying to figure out where I want to take this project before I get too involved. I'm including a thumbnail.
I know what you mean though, as I started my very first Mill Hill kit this past weekend, and I pulled my first 10-15 stitches out twice before deciding that must just be how it looks. The stitches do look a bit different on the perforated paper at first, but I can't put my finger on how exactly. The more progress I've made, the less I've noticed it, so maybe it just takes some getting used to?
