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by imogenX
Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:08 am
Forum: Stitch-A-Long
Topic: Bewitching Owl *Made into pillow*
Replies: 146
Views: 5500

Re: Bewitching Owl *update 9/8 on page 4*

Wow, this is gorgeous. Those colors look so vibrant against the black. Well worth the extra effort.

And no backstitching!? Fair trade, I think :)
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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

:applesauce:
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*)

:toast:
Megan
by imogenX
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 :anotherfrog: ing.
by imogenX
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 :applesauce:

(and I just LOVE black Aida.)
by imogenX
Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: Stitch-A-Long
Topic: Gorjuss SAL
Replies: 122
Views: 7062

Re: Gorjuss SAL

:applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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!
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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...
by imogenX
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 ...