WIP - Cut Thru' Gypsy Wagon (Bothy Threads) - Finished!!

[Jilly]

I love it

[charmagne_capalad]

You have done such a fantastic progress!

....so much details....and so colorful! I love it!

[SusanF]

It's fabulous to watch this one progress - so intricate. You're making a great job of this.

[Jess03]

Very colourful, you're progressing well!

[Skattiekat]

I can't believe how fast you're stitching! It's looking fantastic.

[nicgoss]

Oh wow - this is fabulous!!! Don't think i'd have a patience to do all that backstitching! Well done mate

[Slinky]

Thank you for your kind comments. I really would have set this aside if it wasn't intended for someone else. It's not at all thr sort of stitching I enjoy. That said, altho fiddly, it's quite fun w' all the bright colours.

Update soon ....


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[Slinky]

I've been a busy bee lately and haven't had too much chance to stitch, but I have managed some on the Wagon.

Here's the latest update. I've nearly finished the 4th page. Two more to go!!

The fire was fun to stitch - it uses a variegated thread, which is very effective I think.

[agi]

It is so beautifully colourful!

[sammy_v]

This is great, i love all the colours in this. Ur doing a grea job, well done.

[wendywombat]

Oh Yes!!!
The detail is fantastic. Well done!

[~threadbear~]

Oh you've done masses since I last saw this! Fantastic progress and I love the way you are backstitching as you go as well. Makes for small finishes in a way doesnt it.
It's all looking fabulous!

[kellyann]

Breathtaking. Love all the colors and all that backstitching, wow
The recepient of this pic is so lucky. Wonderful progress too

[Genevieve]

This is amazing - I just love the 'Cut Thru' designs and you're making such a good job of it.

[Jess03]

Looking awesome! The Cut Thru' series always makes me smile ^^ And the fire does look stunning

[charmagne_capalad]

Great work!

I'm really enjoying watching this one grow....

[Skattiekat]

Oh this is getting more wonderful by the minute. I wish I was the recipient!!!

[Slinky]

At last! It's finished. Haven't been about here much as have been stitching away madly trying to complete this project.

Anyway, here it is:



For those thinking about trying a Cut Thru project, my brief thoughts are
i) I loved the bright colours
ii) I loved the small little details which made it easy to do individual bits at a time
iii) The backstitching is not for the faint hearted!
iv) Do the backstitching as you go.
v) The chart is 6 pages in black and white, and not the easiest to follow. (In fact there are 2 charts, one for the cross stitches, and one for backstitching.)
vi) There is plenty of thread provided.
vii) The fabric is cut VERY scantily, there is literally only 2" all the way round. Ensure you start in the absolute middle.
viii) The chart uses only whole stitches, to its detriment, I felt. I put my own fractional stitches in throughout to give the backstitching a smoother line.

Did I enjoy it? Yeeeessss, she says hesitantly. I'll not be rushing to do another though as, to be honest, the series is a bit too whimsical for my taste, and I wouldn't choose that much backstitching again. But it wasn't as complicated as it looks and the colours and variety were fun, and the backstitching makes the picture complete.

Slinky X

[agi]

It looks great, it was definitely worth the effort. I appreciate the detailed description at the end, thank you!

[Lisa]

oohh i was reading this thread the other night as I have ordered the cut thru pirate ship, with plans on doing the rocket ship, princess palace AND fairy hill for the kids rooms. I like back stitch though. thanks for the tips

it is fab though and I bet your MIL (?) loves it!!