Re: Rags to Riches update 18 4 17
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Re: Rags to Riches update 18 4 17
I promised you photos of my next project and here it is
It is for my grandaughter Keira. I am doing it on white 18 count with one strand( am I mad?)
You will see at the top of the patterns there is a window well Joan designed it so both patterns could be joined together so that the 2 cinderellas are facing each other.and thats what I am doing. I have got all the thread all 40,the krenik and the fabric now Ijust have to get started.
I have never done anything quite so detailed before and after looking at some of your pics I decided it was time to set myself a chalange and get out of my comfort zone of 14 count over 2.
iwill post photos Wish me luck
It is for my grandaughter Keira. I am doing it on white 18 count with one strand( am I mad?)
You will see at the top of the patterns there is a window well Joan designed it so both patterns could be joined together so that the 2 cinderellas are facing each other.and thats what I am doing. I have got all the thread all 40,the krenik and the fabric now Ijust have to get started.
I have never done anything quite so detailed before and after looking at some of your pics I decided it was time to set myself a chalange and get out of my comfort zone of 14 count over 2.
iwill post photos Wish me luck
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- karen4bells
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Re: Rags to Riches
Love it and looking forward to seeing you stitch it up!!!
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Re: Rags to Riches
That will be stunning! Your granddaughter will love it! And remember it is still one stitch at a time, regardless of the fabric and the threads that you use!
Carole
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Re: Rags to Riches
They are both gorgeous designs and Joan Elliot"s designs are easy to follow and fun to stitch. Your grand daughter is going to love this I am sure. Just remember it is 1 stitch at a time no matter how small or how big and every stitch you put in is 1 less to do and then it is finished.
Looking forward to watching this one grow.
Looking forward to watching this one grow.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Rags to Riches
That looks like a beautiful project and one that your granddaughter will treasure. You have my admiration for attempting 18 count. I can't wait to see your progress.
Lisa
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Re: Rags to Riches
That's going to be awesome! I really like that and look forward to watching your progress.
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Re: Rags to Riches
This will be beautiful and I'll be following closely.
As for 18 count, I really enjoy stitching on it. Smallish stitches but I can see the holes without a magnifier.
As for 18 count, I really enjoy stitching on it. Smallish stitches but I can see the holes without a magnifier.
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Re: Rags to Riches
Beautiful project
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Re: Rags to Riches
Oh my , how fantastic, such beautiful pictures. Will be sooo lovely to see these 2 come together. Well done on such a wonderful choice
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Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
Lovely start. I would have started with "rags" also. Since that is how Cinderella started too!
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Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
A good idea to do the border first then you know the boundaries. Very neat and even stitching too. A good update
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
Well done you've made a good start on this. I look forward to seeing more updates & watching the picture unfold
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Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
I have a query. As you know I am stitching this on18 over one have tried to do some of the Krenik but it seems a bit strong for the rest stitching. Any thoughts on what I can use instead. Though of just using blending filiment. Any suggestions will be gratefully received.
Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
Generally, I don't like stitching with Krenik by itself and will use a strand of regular floss with it. That is mostly because I prefer a more subtle bling. I also prefer using Rainbow Blending Thread by Glisten Gloss to the Krenik (which I learned about here on the forum) which is a bit easier for me to stitch with. Also using shorter lengths of thread than I use with regular floss helps. Another product which many stitchers use to make the Krenik more manageable is Thread Heaven. I haven't used it very often, but it usually gets good reviews. I am sure that Sew and So carries it, if you don't have a LNS nearby.
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HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
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Re: Rags to Riches update 27 /5 /16
Looks wonderful so far. I look forward to seeing this come to life.
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Re: Rags to Riches update 1 june
The krenik looks fantastic. Love the sparkle. Great update!
Lisa
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Mary Hickmott - Barn Owl
Fleur de Lys Tree
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Damask Square
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Finch
Needleworker
Spooked!
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PSS 12 Days of Christmas
FPS Trick or Treat
Mary Hickmott - Barn Owl
Fleur de Lys Tree
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Filigree Heart
Damask Square
Wash & Pray
Finch
Needleworker
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Re: Rags to Riches update 1 june
I agree!!! Sooooooooooo pretty!!stitchhappy18 wrote:The krenik looks fantastic. Love the sparkle. Great update!
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Re: Rags to Riches update 1 june
but those Kreinik swirls do look so pretty and it is a great idea to do them as you go too. A beautiful update.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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