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Yeah, it's looking like the TH isn't such a good idea after all. I REALLY hope it isn't black mould though as I used it on my last project which is 240,000 stitches and had taken 5 years so far! :cry: Nothing on that one except tiny black dots where I poked my needle around the edge of the fabric. I...

Yay! Always good to realise someone else stitches the same way :D It just makes sense to me to keep going! I've found it's very neat too as there is no coming up between stitches that are already there. No gaps for miscounting. Just takes a bit longer with all the colour changes really, but parking ...

I am glad. It's always good to share a smile

Thanks so much all. You're superstars!

Hi, Mags - My needle minders are brand new to this project and I had the problem before I got them. It's strange though, I had to stop using it a it just wasn't holding the needle. It kept pinging off whenever I turned my work. Such a tiny thing, I thought it would stick like glue! I ended up gettin...

I think we're narrowing things down a bit. Looks like it could well be my needles and my body chemistry. The last project I didn't notice this problem on was 'Wrath' mostly black so, nothing to notice. Everything since, black marks. So, I dug Wrath out and lo and behold, black dots all over the unst...

Could well be! I know some people react to different metals. My sister in law turns gold green :shock: I wish I could remember what needles I have used in the past etc. I have given my lamp a clean, just in case. Will leave TH alone for a bit and see if the problem stops or not. I will also keep my ...

I am so happy I popped back here after so long! So many of my secret little cheats aren't so secret after all :D It's not just me - yay! 1) I also over stitch mistakes!!!! I'm not alone, thank God lol :applesauce: I find as long as I pull the thread snug you really can't tell. Then I have a little b...

Ha ha! Thanks Serinde CSF to the rescue eh! Yep, I'm actually pretty uptight about my work. Stored in a pillowcase same as you my dear :) Great minds eh. I store them on the frame in a white cotton pillowcase. Then I fold the flap over the top and hold together tight with clothes pegs. No dust getti...

Thanks for that Carole. I should have said, it's not a recent problem. It's since I started stitching designs with lighter colours. Been going on with every new project I have started since putting Wrath aside to get a break from all the black. I've been having a fug lately and started a few designs...

Hi all, Wow, it's been a long time since I was last here, too busy stitching :D I have a weird problem that is making stitching very stressful for me and I desperately need help and advice! I have this strange black smudges appearing on my work and they won't come out with a damp cloth because it se...

Hi all,

Well it's been a while but here is the latest update

First row of pages complete!



X Carol

Hi all,

Page 3 is now complete, after much swearing over the confetti for her face!



x Carol

Hi Carole,

I got it from cross stitch heaven.co.uk, don't know about U.S. sorry

X Carol

So sorry to hear that hun, sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

X Carol

Good to see you back

So sorry to hear about your terrible struggles hun, I really hope things get better from now on!

X Carol

What a great design! I had the same problem gridding so i bought dmc magic guide, it's pre gridded 25 ct evenweave and it washes out. I can't imagine using anything else now

X Carol

Lovely stitching, really looking forward to watching lavender moon progress x

Oooh, so close

Thanks all!

Vanessa, I have a sneaky suspicion this is going to take me at least five years Keep looking at yours for proof it can be done lol. You have done a beautiful job of stitching her, and you are far quicker than me

X Carol