Hi! I would recommend starting with 6 strands which is what I used in the video and when you wrap it around the needle don't wrap it too tightly (or too loose for that matter) or it'll be difficult to pull the needle through. It also helps if the eye of the needle is tapered. Some needles have a bulbous eye and that can cause issues. Hope that helps! Good luck 🙂

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Thank you! I simply paint right on the fabric. I like gouache more than I do watercolor. It has more pigment so your colors look brighter and cleaner, especially since you don't need to use much water. No need to iron or heat🙂

@@BellaSavoy Is it ok to iron over the finished painting to set it if I'm painting a n art design on a cotton tote bag? Painting on the fabric has a much more organic and rustic feel which I love. I can't believe I haven't dared to try this, considering when we use watercolour we paint on paper made from cotton fibers! Big face palm to me!

Hello! I haven't tried ironing it but I think if there's any concern you can place a paper towel on top of the painting and iron it that way. 🙂

Hello, sorry I don't offer larger sizes. Just what you see here. 🙂

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Hello, they're all 6 strands, except for the flower stems and thorns (which are 4 strands). I'll make a note to make the text more visible in the future ☺️

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You can use the same holes if you'd like, but you don't absolutely have to as long as you're close. Here's a link to my blog post which has close up photos: www.bellasavoy.com/blogs/stitch-tutorials/bullion-stitch-tutorial. I hope that helps! 🩷