Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Pg 28 Dec 20 Share Love
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- coolpenguin
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Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Pg 28 Dec 20 Share Love
Hi! I'm a little late but I've decided to start a 2014 project thread just like I did last year.
I'm currently working on a "Boston Strong" project for my brothers girlfriend. She ran the Boston Marathon last year and finished the race about 10 minutes before the bombs went off. It was very scary waiting to hear that she was ok. I'm not sure if this is her style but I'm pretty sure she will appreciate all of the work that is going into it. As you know, I'm a slow stitcher who tries to do too many projects at the same time so this is slow going. Stitching all of the same color, row after row, is mind numbing!
Enjoy!
I'm currently working on a "Boston Strong" project for my brothers girlfriend. She ran the Boston Marathon last year and finished the race about 10 minutes before the bombs went off. It was very scary waiting to hear that she was ok. I'm not sure if this is her style but I'm pretty sure she will appreciate all of the work that is going into it. As you know, I'm a slow stitcher who tries to do too many projects at the same time so this is slow going. Stitching all of the same color, row after row, is mind numbing!
Enjoy!
Last edited by coolpenguin on Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:50 pm, edited 72 times in total.
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OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
Very pretty. I'm sure your brother's girlfriend will appreciate it, especially after the scary events of last year's Marathon.
Carole
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
I agree with Carole!! I am sure that this will be warmly received and appreciated!!! What a very nice idea!
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Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
What a great gift. Boston Strong, indeed.
Debby
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Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
Great work
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The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
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The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
I am sure she will love it!
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
It looks great and is a heart felt gift!
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
Thanks for all of the kind words! I will be posting an update probably tomorrow.
I haven't stitched much. I think the simplicity of the project is killing me.
I discovered a problem this morning that I just can't explain or figure out. When doing the black outline, I'm off on one side. The left side and ride side of the outline don't match up on the chart. I've counted and counted and counted and I can't find my mistake. I'm hoping I haven't ruined my project. I still have several weeks worth of work to do. I really hope I'm not hosed.
I haven't stitched much. I think the simplicity of the project is killing me.
I discovered a problem this morning that I just can't explain or figure out. When doing the black outline, I'm off on one side. The left side and ride side of the outline don't match up on the chart. I've counted and counted and counted and I can't find my mistake. I'm hoping I haven't ruined my project. I still have several weeks worth of work to do. I really hope I'm not hosed.
WIP's
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
- coolpenguin
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects- Boston Strong Jan 6
Thanks for all of the kind words! I will be posting an update probably tomorrow.
I haven't stitched much. I think the simplicity of the project is killing me.
I discovered a problem this morning that I just can't explain or figure out. When doing the black outline, I'm off on one side. The left side and ride side of the outline don't match up on the chart. I've counted and counted and counted and I can't find my mistake. I'm hoping I haven't ruined my project. I still have several weeks worth of work to do. I really hope I'm not hosed.
WIP's
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
- coolpenguin
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
I'm taking a break from the "Boston Strong" project. I got this Tigger out of my stash. I really dislike quarter stitches!
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OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
I hear you on the quarter stitches. I changed my Psalm 23 WIP just to avoid dealing with quarter stitches on aida. Will have to try them at some point on linen to see if it is easier. Great Tigger!
Lisa
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PSS 12 Days of Christmas
FPS Trick or Treat
Mary Hickmott - Barn Owl
Fleur de Lys Tree
FPS National Parks
2016 Finishes
Filigree Heart
Damask Square
Wash & Pray
Finch
Needleworker
Spooked!
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
Tigger is soooo cute
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
Tigger is gorgeous and your "Boston Strong" is very neat stitching.
stitchhappy10 - yes quarter stitches are much easier on evenweave or linen I have found.
stitchhappy10 - yes quarter stitches are much easier on evenweave or linen I have found.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
Tigger is adorable. And I agree with Sally, quarter stitches are much easier if stitching on any evenweave fabric over two threads, but I always thought that after a while the aida softened up and made it a bit easier. With smaller projects, I guess that doesn't happen. You did a good job with them on Tigger, though.
Carole
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
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
This looks awesome!!!!! If you do not like fractionals then don't do many Disney designs as they are full of them!!!!!
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
Tiger looks great
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Leave nothing on the beach except footprints
HAED World Travel Bookshelf
HAED Tree frog
HAED QS Ladybug
HAED Dragon Rip
Instagram @oriettait
Leave nothing on the beach except footprints
HAED World Travel Bookshelf
HAED Tree frog
HAED QS Ladybug
HAED Dragon Rip
Instagram @oriettait
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
I love Tigger! Now I want to bounce. Rose is right...the Kinkade Disney designs are fractional frenzies.Rose wrote:This looks awesome!!!!! If you do not like fractionals then don't do many Disney designs as they are full of them!!!!!
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
- coolpenguin
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
I do have a few of the small, 5x7 Kinkade Disney kits. I'm afraid of them now. Oh well. I've got enough in my stash that I can put them off for a long time. Lol
I'm taking a break from the Boston Strong. It's very very boring to me. It's the first time I've used 16 count Aida and I do like that. I do constantly break my needles, though. Oh well.
I'm sick with a cold so I'm not doing much but when I do stitch, I'm working on some stamped pillowcases for gifts. I look at stamped cross stitch and embroidery as cheating but still fun.
Thanks for your kind words!
I'm taking a break from the Boston Strong. It's very very boring to me. It's the first time I've used 16 count Aida and I do like that. I do constantly break my needles, though. Oh well.
I'm sick with a cold so I'm not doing much but when I do stitch, I'm working on some stamped pillowcases for gifts. I look at stamped cross stitch and embroidery as cheating but still fun.
Thanks for your kind words!
WIP's
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
various mini's
OCEAN ABC
Finished in 2017
See my Stitch a Long
Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
Oh don't afraid of them, just be prepared. When I do another one (I have the full sized Lion King) I think I will switch out the fabric to something like a Lugana working over two. Then the fractionals are no big deal.coolpenguin wrote:I do have a few of the small, 5x7 Kinkade Disney kits. I'm afraid of them now.
I'm sick with a cold
I've been fighting a cold, too...sleeping more than stitching.
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
- vanessanjf
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Re: Coolpenguins 2014 Projects-Tigger January 25
So cute
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed