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- wendywombat
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Re: My stitches
Beautiful Ballerina!! The tutu just says it all!!
and those Irises!!! I have them growing in my garden and I just love them!
and those Irises!!! I have them growing in my garden and I just love them!
Re: My stitches
Xiu Crafts, Wonderful Spring Days (with this work I won first place in the competition).
Xiu Crafts a very special cross stitch brand - IMHO it's the best quality of kits - threads, chart, sorter were absolutely gorgeous!
Xiu Crafts a very special cross stitch brand - IMHO it's the best quality of kits - threads, chart, sorter were absolutely gorgeous!
WIP
Winter Sun by Anchor
Winter Sun by Anchor
- richardandtracy
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The Dimensions 'Ballerina Beauty' is absolutely exquisite. We have a similar print at home in the stairwell, though by a different artist.
The Xiu Crafts image is something else entirely. The matte has a printed extension of the image... I have never seen that before and it is truly superb. I presume that matte, frame, fabric & threads all came as part of a kit - can't imagine how else you'd get the matte printed to match. I adore it can fully understand how it was a competition winning picture.
Regards,
Richard.
The Xiu Crafts image is something else entirely. The matte has a printed extension of the image... I have never seen that before and it is truly superb. I presume that matte, frame, fabric & threads all came as part of a kit - can't imagine how else you'd get the matte printed to match. I adore it can fully understand how it was a competition winning picture.
Regards,
Richard.
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I completely agree (except for having a similar print in the stairwell as I have a one story house). Your work is stunningly beautiful!richardandtracy wrote:The Dimensions 'Ballerina Beauty' is absolutely exquisite. We have a similar print at home in the stairwell, though by a different artist.
The Xiu Crafts image is something else entirely. The matte has a printed extension of the image... I have never seen that before and it is truly superb. I presume that matte, frame, fabric & threads all came as part of a kit - can't imagine how else you'd get the matte printed to match. I adore it can fully understand how it was a competition winning picture.
Regards,
Richard.
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: My stitches
They are all so lovely. Thanks for sharing.
- Mabel Figworthy
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Beautiful projects and I am in awe of the wonderful way in which they are all finished/framed!
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
Re: My stitches
Hi Richard, Xiu Crafts kit doesn't include frame and matte, only canvas with print (shadows), chart, threads and needle as usual. It was a work of framing shop - they have a contract with an artist and I asked to continue the tree on the matte (Passepartout). So, it's exclusive work - wooden frame + painted matte.richardandtracy wrote:The Dimensions 'Ballerina Beauty' is absolutely exquisite. We have a similar print at home in the stairwell, though by a different artist.
The Xiu Crafts image is something else entirely. The matte has a printed extension of the image... I have never seen that before and it is truly superb. I presume that matte, frame, fabric & threads all came as part of a kit - can't imagine how else you'd get the matte printed to match. I adore it can fully understand how it was a competition winning picture.
Regards,
Richard.
WIP
Winter Sun by Anchor
Winter Sun by Anchor
- karen4bells
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Re: My stitches
truly a masterpiece!! All of your works are amazing!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
- Purple Patsy
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Re: My stitches
Stunningly beautiful each and every one of them.
WIPs
The Astronomer (HaED)
Gamer Nouveau (Gecko Rouge)
Woodland Enchantress (Dimensions)
Sagi No Mai (Maia)
Finishes on forum
Starry Night with TARDIS 12 Aug 2016 -27 June 2017
Royal Holiday
The Astronomer (HaED)
Gamer Nouveau (Gecko Rouge)
Woodland Enchantress (Dimensions)
Sagi No Mai (Maia)
Finishes on forum
Starry Night with TARDIS 12 Aug 2016 -27 June 2017
Royal Holiday
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Those are all so beautiful! I always wanted to stitch that ballerina! Congrats on winning prizes
Working on QS Phantom of the Opera from HAED for their challenge #4
Re: My stitches
Here I am... some recent cross-stitch news: I finished Homeward Trail in Winter and very happy about it! The process wasn't very easy - satin floss are very hard to work with... and I'm not a big fan of color charts and couching.
I also finished a pillow "Tiger cub" by Riolis - it was a real pleasure to work with wool in late autumn/winter - just a relaxing process...
I also finished a pillow "Tiger cub" by Riolis - it was a real pleasure to work with wool in late autumn/winter - just a relaxing process...
WIP
Winter Sun by Anchor
Winter Sun by Anchor
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And let me show my new process - Winter Sun by Anchor. Actually I started 1.5 months ago, but didn't show anything
I changed aida 16 to ivory Lugana 32 as the chart has a lot of 1/4 and 3/4 crosses and I like to work with evenweave fabrics.
I changed aida 16 to ivory Lugana 32 as the chart has a lot of 1/4 and 3/4 crosses and I like to work with evenweave fabrics.
WIP
Winter Sun by Anchor
Winter Sun by Anchor
- richardandtracy
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Your 'Homeward Trail' is like an exquisite jewel. I love it. I know the satin colours don't come through well on photos, but it looks great. I sign my work with turquoise satin DMC thread and it's a nightmare. To have done a whole piece in it - WOW!
Just admire your work so much.
Richard.
Just admire your work so much.
Richard.
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Love both your finished pieces!! Homeward Trail is so elegant and delicate. Stunning! and your tiger cub pillow is adorable! Good start on the new project! I hope we will see lots of updates!
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
- AlwaysGoofy
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Re: My stitches
I see a "winter" theme in your stitching pieces. Homeward Trail is so delicate and yet stunning. I would definitely love to have that piece in my home during the winter...and possibly year round. The tiger cub is adorable. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your Winter Sun piece.
AlwaysGoofy's Blog with Cross Stitching, Quilting, and My Love of All Things Disney: http://goofinoffaroundtheblock.blogspot.com/
- wendywombat
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Re: My stitches
Homeward trail is fantastic. well done for persisting with those satin threads.
- karen4bells
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Re: My stitches
Very beautiful stitching!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
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Re: My stitches
I dare to say you are a master stitcher! I can't but envy your skills.
Best: MysteryStitcher
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My needlepoint blog: http://mysteriousstitching.blogspot.com
My knitting blog: https://mysteriousknitting.blogspot.com
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You certainly can stitch! My needlepoint pictures are much more modest in comparison.
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My needlepoint blog: http://mysteriousstitching.blogspot.com
My knitting blog: https://mysteriousknitting.blogspot.com