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I love this thread because I can find designers I've never heard of - thanks for the Paula Vaughan tip - they are beautiful. My favourite designers are: Theresa Wentzler Mirabilia - everything they do Chantelain Mandala - but I've only just purchased a pattern and I'm terrified of it Dimensions Gol...

I love this thread because I can find designers I've never heard of - thanks for the Paula Vaughan tip - they are beautiful.

My favourite designers are:
Theresa Wentzler
Mirabilia - everything they do
Chantelain Mandala - but I've only just purchased a pattern and I'm terrified of it
Dimensions Gold

Thanks for the tips everyone - I've never used grids, but I might give it a go if I start my huge HAED pattern!

That's looking beautiful. I think Teresa Wentzler is one of the most challenging of all cross stitch designers.

I too just started a piece with heaps of confetti, blended threads and half crosses - it's a Teresa Wentzler piece called - 'Millennium'. I'm always careful with the backs of my work, but like you, the back of this piece is terrible. I don't care too much, I'll just be really happy when it's finishe...

Wow! That's all I can say - wow!

fccs wrote:

Ecoguru wrote:

Just click on the "quote" button within the comment you want to copy. You can quote the entire post, or delete what you don't want and leave the rest (like I did here).

Thanks so much - I think I just did it!

"Chatelaine" - never heard of them till now - just googled it - OMG - I'm in love!! That's why I enjoy this forum soooo much - I get to hear about things I never knew existed. By the way - can someone please tell me how to do that copy/paste of other peoples comments. I wanted to highlight...

I love HAED cross stitch - or maybe I just love the 'idea' of them. Let me explain. I really enjoy fantasy art, so already that's a plus with HAED. I recently purchased a cross stitch design from them. It's called 'Treasure Hunt Bookshelf'. I love this artwork for its complexity and detail. However,...

That's wonderful! You are such a fast stitcher - with great quality stitching too! Well done!

I love it when men stitch - just taught my 10 year old son to cross stitch and tapestry. He's loving it!

Hi all I just purchased HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf - large version. My husband and I worked out that it contains 282,500 crosses. I believe I can cross-stitch around 50 crosses a day. So here's some maths: 282,500 crosses in total divided by 50 crosses (per day) equates to 5650 days to complete. 5...