Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Dec 13
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Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Dec 13
New year = new thread.
Here are my two WIPs I am starting the year with. I also have another stocking kitted up and will start it later this month.
A picture does not do justice to the snowman stocking. Both pictures use a different number of threads for different stitches, and both use full and half stitches. But the snowman is very textured...almost layered looking. The count is so teeny-tiny, I can’t work on it for long periods at a time though.
Here are my two WIPs I am starting the year with. I also have another stocking kitted up and will start it later this month.
A picture does not do justice to the snowman stocking. Both pictures use a different number of threads for different stitches, and both use full and half stitches. But the snowman is very textured...almost layered looking. The count is so teeny-tiny, I can’t work on it for long periods at a time though.
Last edited by Roland on Mon Dec 13, 2021 4:26 pm, edited 45 times in total.
Re: Roland’s work — 2021
That village scene is so beautiful, so detailed, it's lovely.
The snowman is so lovely too.
Well done working on the challenges of different numbers of strands with these.
The snowman is so lovely too.
Well done working on the challenges of different numbers of strands with these.
Re: Roland’s work — 2021
I agree completely!
Carole
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021
What a shame we can't see the full effect, but even "flat" on the screen both look gorgeous!
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021
WOW Totally fabulous both of them. I really love the Village scene. Beautiful work.
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: Roland’s work — 2021
Exactly!Mabel Figworthy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:18 pm What a shame we can't see the full effect, but even "flat" on the screen both look gorgeous!
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021
Both designs are really bright and cheerful...brings a smile to my face.
Re: Roland’s work — 2021
On Monday’s I rotate which picture I’m working on. I’ll try to update each week.
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
you can really see the effect of the half stitches in this picture!
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
I love the expression of his face! And
Carole
I agree completely!Mabel Figworthy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:59 pm you can really see the effect of the half stitches in this picture!
Carole
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
Indeed, you can. What a fat snowman!
Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
I always do my stitches / on bottom and \ on top. And I do the half stitches /. But, this was given to me by squirrel, and She does her half stitches the opposite. But....I think her way looks better.Mabel Figworthy wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:59 pm you can really see the effect of the half stitches in this picture!
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
That is a lovely update and I hadn't realised I do the half stitches differently - and from memory that design has a lot of half stitches. .
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: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
The tree skirt also has a lot of half stitches, and I’m doing it the opposite way. Your way looks better, but consistency is important, so I’ll f8nished the skirt the way I started it. But in future....I’m doing half’s in direction of top of stitch.
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
The half stitch goes in the same direction as the top leg of the stitch. In the direction of the bottom leg it goes only if it is opposed to the main image(as background).
Both your WIPs are so beautifully stitched.
Both your WIPs are so beautifully stitched.
Lyudmila
Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 4
12 weeks of stitching on tree skirt.
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 11
What a lovely scene, that will look gorgeous once it's in place! (Do you have a Christmas in mind when you want it finished by, or are you allowing it to grow at its own pace?)
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Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 11
I’m hoping to give it to my niece this year.
They had planned to get married spring 2020, but then eloped November 2019, but still planned the big wedding in the spring. Of course, it got delayed and rescheduled for summer 2020, which got cancelled. I had not bought them a present yet, and offered a tree skirt, which they both said yes. No way I could get it ready last year. So, it’s my priority for this year.
They had planned to get married spring 2020, but then eloped November 2019, but still planned the big wedding in the spring. Of course, it got delayed and rescheduled for summer 2020, which got cancelled. I had not bought them a present yet, and offered a tree skirt, which they both said yes. No way I could get it ready last year. So, it’s my priority for this year.
Re: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 11
Beautiful and what a wonderful gift to love cherish every year.
Carole
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Dancing with the Cat
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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: Roland’s work — 2021 picture update Jan 11
It is growing oh so well and I am sure it will be finished in good time for this Christmas to come.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262