Tapestry Expert Needed Again Please

[ladyalex]

I have finally got my tapestry all attached to the frame and ready to go.
It is a millefleurs type design, quite large.

Should I start with the flowers or the background ?
Or does it not really matter ?

Thanks
:-))

[calmck]

I usually do 4 rows round the edge and then the middle and work out. Don’t know if that is correct or not though

[ladyalex]

Thanks, calmck.

That sounds like a plan .

[rowanwitch]

I find it's easier to keep the tension from the centre out, but a friend does the background first as she say as she wouldn't be able to face it at the end.

[ladyalex]

Thanks, rowanwitch.

When I have done cross stitch I have always stared at the centre, so maybe that's the way to go.
Trouble is that I have a vague memory of reading somewhere that it was better to start with the flowers, then do the background, or do the background then do the flowers and I cannot remember which way round it was.....sigh !

:-))

[ladyalex]

I actually meant started at the centre...although I have also done a lot of staring at it too.......

[rowanwitch]

Middle will probably work for you then

[ladyalex]

Thanks.

I will no doubt be back in another few weeks with another query.....good to know that I can get advice .

:-))

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"You should ideally start stitching in an area with the lowest amount of colour, or most detail; then you can work on the larger areas that surround them"

Source:
https://www.past-impressions.co.uk/blog/tapestry-2/beginners-guide-to-tapestry-kits/

[ladyalex]

Just checked back...thank you Buenchico