Wow, this is gorgeous. Those colors look so vibrant against the black. Well worth the extra effort.
And no backstitching!? Fair trade, I think
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- Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:08 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Bewitching Owl *Made into pillow*
- Replies: 146
- Views: 5500
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Hogwarts Crest Finish 27th August
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4100
Re: Hogwarts Crest Finish 27th August
Wow, you did this quickly! It looks fantastic. :applesauce: May I ask who the designer is / where you got the chart? (Like I need any more WIPs...) I'm obsessed with the books, and I listen to the Stephen Fry audiobooks all the time. :wub: They are wonderful. I've listened to Jim Dale as well, and h...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:55 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Brandi's Blackwork Projects - pillow finished 12/27 pg 10
- Replies: 219
- Views: 8701
Re: Brandi's Blackwork Projects - Update 9/11 pg 4
I've only dabbled in blackwork, but I'd really like to get into it. Your lady is gorgeous! I love the color accents - it completely changes the feel of the work. I may have to find that magazine... I agree with Carole - this is almost too pretty to give away. If I were you, I'd be hoping to get a ma...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:45 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: "The Castle" update Complete and framed 23rd May
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2768
Re: "The Castle" update Complete and framed 23rd May
Wow, it is STUNNING framed! :applesauce: I actually posted mine to the UFO thread last week. It looks pretty similar to yours when you pulled it out of the drawer! Isn't it funny how many of us have a similar story about this design? I, too, started it many, many years ago (my first large project no...
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:00 pm
- Forum: Welcome
- Topic: Time to Introduce Myself
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1453
Time to Introduce Myself
Hi everyone! I've been skulking around the forum for a week now. Guess it's time to introduce myself. :) I love books, chocolate, "classic" videogames, fantasy and science fiction (esp Doctor Who & Battlestar Galactica). :dance: I've been cross stitching since childhood, and have recen...
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:13 am
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: French knots are the devil
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1411
Re: French knots are the devil
Can't help you sorry when I encounter a French knot I look hopelessly at my mom and hand her the piece. Magic happens :wub: LOL! I love this. I can't do them regularly, but I find that pulling up a youtube video and working the stitch in time with the video really helps. Pretend they're sitting rig...
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:25 pm
- Forum: Welcome
- Topic: Another new member!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1498
Re: Another new member!
Hi- I'm new too, but I wanted to respond to your Etsy question. I've purchased a few patterns (and sold a few as well), and the quality really will depend on the seller. I've had MUCH better luck from original patterns than computer-generated patterns. I think the same is true on eBay - so many of t...
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:00 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Kreimhilds Revenge - Haed - Update 08/18/2013
- Replies: 268
- Views: 8986
Re: Kreimhilds Revenge - Haed - Update 05/30/2012
This is amazing. What am ambitious project! I admire your patience and perseverance with all that sky - wow. It is beautiful.
(I was also a math major, and counting definitely goes by the wayside as you get into more complex mathematics. *no pun intended*)
Megan
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:57 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Beautiful Bird ALL FINISHED 5th October
- Replies: 93
- Views: 4157
Re: Beautiful Bird my new project (new update 9th sept)
Looking great! You are speedy, even with the ing.
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:52 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Magnificent Wizard - Update 9 September 2012
- Replies: 118
- Views: 7726
Re: Magnificent Wizard - Update 9 September 2012
Fantastic work! It looks great
(and I just LOVE black Aida.)
(and I just LOVE black Aida.)
- Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:43 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: Gorjuss SAL
- Replies: 122
- Views: 7062
Re: Gorjuss SAL
They all look fantastic! Well done (and so quickly!) I love the beaded flowers - French knots are not my favorite, either.
I think your horse's names will fit perfectly in the Runaway. What a great idea. Keep us posted!
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:59 pm
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: UFO Club (1st to 7th of each month)
- Replies: 788
- Views: 216718
Re: UFO Club (1st to 7th of each month)
I chose this UFO to post because it makes me the most sad. I truly love the design, but I am not at all motivated to work on it. :oops: I don't think I've touched it in 7 years. It is "Castle" from the discontinued book, "The Best of Teresa Wentzler Fantasy Collection." http://fa...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has the Postman brought you anything fun in 2012
- Replies: 998
- Views: 44253
Re: Has the Postman brought you anything fun in 2012
What a fun mail day! I received homemade strawberry and blackberry jam from my boyfriend's mom (yum!) AND my order from 1-2-3 Stitch. I didn't go crazy - 1 magazine and some threads I ran out of mid-project. (I ran out of BLACK. Can you imagine how much that was cramping my design style?!) Just Cros...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:28 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Confessions of a Cross Stitcher
- Replies: 428
- Views: 113950
Re: Confessions of a Cross Stitcher
I'm new to the forum, but I knew I had to join after reading this thread. So many unknown kindred spirits! 1. I spend as much time fantasizing about stitching as I do actually stitching. (either planning my next project, learning new finishing techniques, lamenting "wasted" travel/meeting ...