Midnight Grave - WIP *Updated 09/08/10*

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Midnight Grave - WIP *Updated 09/08/10*

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Hopefully I'm posting this in the right place! I wanted to share my :wip: with you guys so I have a place to update as I progress. To start off, here is an image of what it should look like when I'm finished.

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(Chart purchased from http://www.store.xstitchgirls.co.uk/)

08/22/2010:
So far I'm working on a part at the top, mainly where the moon and sky areas are. Don't know why I didn't just start in the corner, but I know it'll all work out :)

08/23/2010:
I took some pictures of the colors in the project as well as my progress thus far!

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08/30/2010:
I hated storing the colors on the rings like in the picture above, so I purchased a storage set that is perfect for storing threads. All of the threads for this project fit perfectly in one of the smaller boxes. I found a magnet to add for needles too.

Got sick of having to move my Q-snap around, so I have decided to work on a 50x50 area for now, which is way funner! :roll: Haven't had to :anotherfrog: much so I'm happy so far! Also changed how I'm showing the pictures. Click the tiny ones to see it bigger :dance:

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09/08/2010:
The section I was working on is complete and I'm super happy because it actually looks like part of the image. I was getting frustrated with it looking like a bunch of random colored X's :P Not sure if I wanna switch to my HAED for a bit or not, but I'm less frustrated. Made a grid of what each page should look like when they're completed too so that I can see if it is looking like it should :)

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That's gorgeous!
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carolynbb wrote:That's gorgeous!
Yeah, I thought so too. I hope my finished project looks as pretty. It'll take me a year probably. Once school starts up again, I wont have much time to stitch :(
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Wow that is going to be a big one. It is very interesting. Will be interesting to see your progress pics. How big is it going to be and what count are you using????
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I love it!! :)
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Wow, what a stunning design!! :shock: Can't wait to see your update photos!! :D
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Wow, this is an awesome picture! Can't wait for update pictures!
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Fantastic design love the gothic style of this :wub: look forward to seeing it come to life xx
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Oh I love that picture it's gorgeous. What make is the chart?
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Errr..... not exactly my idea of 'gorgeous'! :lol: @rotfl: But I shall watch your progress with interest, all the same!

I have jigsaw of a graveyard, with a sword plunged into a grave in the foreground, and a huge moon and bats... It's pretty good, and I love it, but it's not something I'd like on my wall! :lol: :lol:
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Oh I love that. It'll look stunning when it's done!
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Looks great! Will be good to see how it stitches up as well. How many colours are in this? Looks like there'd be mainly greys & browns?

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Rose wrote:How big is it going to be and what count are you using????
22 count white Aida; should be roughly 11x16" when I am done (244 x 346 stitches)
vanessanjf wrote:What make is the chart?
I don't understand the question :P Sorry!
Fljotsdale wrote:Errr..... not exactly my idea of 'gorgeous'! [...] it's not something I'd like on my wall! :lol: :lol:
I love the gothic images like this, I have a bit of a dark side. I think it is beautiful, but I understand that some people just don't like it or get it :P
burgundyice wrote:How many colours are in this? Looks like there'd be mainly greys & browns?
There are 34 colors in total -- mostly browns and greys like you said. Some of the darker greens, some creams, and violet too.


Thanks for all the support guys :) I'll post pictures of my progress when I get a little further in :)
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Neat! Good luck to you - can't wait to see pics!
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By what make is the chart I mean who is the chart designed by? Where did you get it?
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vanessanjf wrote:By what make is the chart I mean who is the chart designed by? Where did you get it?
Oooo! I put that under the image (but in small print lol...)

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cool :applesauce: :applesauce:

where did you get the pattern?
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I love it! :wub: It's gunna be gorgeous stitched up
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I like your project and can't wait to see it come to life. Where will you hang it after it's framed?
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stitchiemom wrote:Where will you hang it after it's framed?
Not sure yet :P I live in the attic of a house with other students and people right now so I don't have a lot of wall space. If I move back in with my mom when I graduate, I will probably hang it in my room.
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