Post by Galxey Sparrow on Mar 12, 2015 7:17:33 GMT
Western Saddle Pad Information and Tutorials
To my knowledge there are at least 3 different styles of western pads (and I am sure there are many more I don't know about!)
Woven Saddle Pad -
Contour Pad -
Quilted Pad -
A basic needle point or cross stitch style is an easy way to get started with western saddle pads. There are many stitching techniques that can be used, and designing patterns doesn't have to be rocket science to look good! Buying a cross stitch kit is one of the best ways to start if you have yet to purchase any of the materials, and can commonly be used to make a number of saddle pads from the same section of fabric if you're conservative.
If anyone with better understanding of other stitching techniques or a basic tutorial on creating a pattern would like to elaborate on this thread, please feel free to leave a comment!
Once you have completed your stitched design, finishing off your edges can be a bit confusing and, if you are silly like me, you may have already cut the fabric to the exact size you wanted your saddle pad. As it turns out, doing this is a terrible idea! A tutorial on the Braymere blog by Bobbie Allen shows a much cleaner, easier and much more visually appealing way of finishing off your stitched blanket and this is how I will be doing my next one.
If you want to make an image there are websites that convert the picture to blocks. Also, the smaller cloth counts allow for better detail. Takes forever...but I like the one I'm doing now with the smaller count. mochimochiland.com/2011/03/how-to-cross-stitch-basics/ Here's a good overall how-to on it. But with a smaller count, you only use one strand instead of two.
Post by trailsendstudio on Apr 12, 2015 22:09:20 GMT
I have a few felt pads in progress . I will try to get some pics this week . I am trying to learn how to better use my swing machine and these are simple and good for practicing
I finally have real internet at home ( I have been running off of my cell phone for 3 months ) and will hopefully find more time to post here I think this forum is a great way to keep each other motivated
If you want to make an image there are websites that convert the picture to blocks. Also, the smaller cloth counts allow for better detail. Takes forever...but I like the one I'm doing now with the smaller count. mochimochiland.com/2011/03/how-to-cross-stitch-basics/ Here's a good overall how-to on it. But with a smaller count, you only use one strand instead of two.