fccs’s counted canvas 2020
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fccs’s counted canvas 2020
I decided to get out one of my counted canvas designs. I bought this a couple years ago (and it’s not the oldest I have). This is the design and my start Monday:
And this is where I stopped earlier today. You can see where stitches were removed. The blue fiber I bought looked nothing like the blue in the chart picture. It’s almost as dark as the charcoal. I confirmed with Hands on Design that the color was correct so there must have been a HUGE change in dyelots. Anyway, I’ve ordered two different shades of blue and fingers crossed one of them works.
And this is where I stopped earlier today. You can see where stitches were removed. The blue fiber I bought looked nothing like the blue in the chart picture. It’s almost as dark as the charcoal. I confirmed with Hands on Design that the color was correct so there must have been a HUGE change in dyelots. Anyway, I’ve ordered two different shades of blue and fingers crossed one of them works.
Debby
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
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Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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That is awesome Debby and I love the colours you have used to far. Very much looking forward to the updates on this one.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
The design looks like it should be a quilt when it grows up. Pity about the blue. Might it be that the photo reproduction just isn't very good?
What size canvas are you using?
What size canvas are you using?
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That looks very interesting.
I think I have a counted canvas design somewhere??? or maybe that was one that hit the charity shop a while back??
I think I have a counted canvas design somewhere??? or maybe that was one that hit the charity shop a while back??
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Shame about the blue - yes, dyelots can really be dramatically different! But it's looking great so far and it's such an attractive design!
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Couldn't say it any better!!!
Carole
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Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
The design is based on a quilt. Good eye.
I emailed Hands on Design and Cathy confirmed the color is a pale blue. I think she was as puzzled as I was. Anyway, I'll keep going as much as I can pending the arrival (fingers crossed) of an appropriate blue. I ordered from 123stitch and I know they are swamped. The canvas is 18 count mono. Doing this has reminded me how much I enjoy counted canvas.
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
It is looking lovely, Debby. It must be fun to stitch.
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Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
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Oh I do like this, lovely
mags
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Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
The new shade of blue (the light blue) arrived from 123 and I’m so happy with it. I also frogged the charcoal in the earlier photo and changed it to a dark blue. (I replaced the charcoal with the dark blue that I replaced with the light blue.) Here’s my progress as of Saturday. I am having so much fun with this!
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
I love this!!! Beautiful!
Carole
Carole
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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Super! Certainly looks better in the correct colours!
Love it!
Love it!
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It’s a finish. I loved every stitch of this one, but my wrists need a bit of a rest before I start my next counted canvas. Poking a canvas with a needle takes more effort than poking fabric.
Debby
(main) WIPs
Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
Fishing Friends
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A beautiful finish indeed!
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
Beautiful finish, Debby!
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace
Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
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My goodness Debbie, that was a fast finished and oh such a pretty one too. Love it heaps
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
me too!!!!
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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Re: fccs’s counted canvas 2020
Same here!! Awesome stitching!!! Love it!!
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