Dimensions Gold: Innocent Guardian
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- CuriousKitty
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Dimensions Gold: Innocent Guardian
So I've had this a year or two now, opened it then left it alone for quite some time. Recently I've been motivated to start on it again with a vengeance. Since I've been taking a picture every day of completed work, I think I've been working on it for 12 days, today being the 13th.
When it is completed, it should look like this:
When I started again, this is where I had left off (with some exception because I didn't take pictures of when I first started again).
The green leaves, the oval-like thing at the bottom and most of the purple that stretches from left to right wasn't there, or maybe about half of it. The dark blue (Navy Blue) was already there.
And this is where I am at now, and instead of putting up pictures of every day, I thought I'd just do a starting and where I am now (otherwise that's a lot of pictures).
So 12ish days of work later:
I hope you enjoy watching this as much as I enjoy watching it grow.
When it is completed, it should look like this:
When I started again, this is where I had left off (with some exception because I didn't take pictures of when I first started again).
The green leaves, the oval-like thing at the bottom and most of the purple that stretches from left to right wasn't there, or maybe about half of it. The dark blue (Navy Blue) was already there.
And this is where I am at now, and instead of putting up pictures of every day, I thought I'd just do a starting and where I am now (otherwise that's a lot of pictures).
So 12ish days of work later:
I hope you enjoy watching this as much as I enjoy watching it grow.
Last edited by CuriousKitty on Fri Apr 12, 2019 6:50 am, edited 2 times in total.
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What a fun project Good Job
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
what a beautiful design!! Great update and I can't wait to see your next one!!! Great stitching!!
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She is so lovely and you're doing a wonderful job!
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
Very pretty, love the colors!
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
Thanks, I'll just keep posting pictures each time I finish a day then. I'm guessing that's how it's usually done?
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
lovely stitching. You can almost feel the fabric of the dress. The colors are already so rich.
We post an update when we feel like it. Different people post differently so whatever works for you should be fine. I love looking at updates and am looking forward to yours.
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We post an update when we feel like it. Different people post differently so whatever works for you should be fine. I love looking at updates and am looking forward to yours.
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
Thanks =) I'm so new I'm just feeling out how it goes.rcperryls wrote: lovely stitching. You can almost feel the fabric of the dress. The colors are already so rich.
We post an update when we feel like it. Different people post differently so whatever works for you should be fine. I love looking at updates and am looking forward to yours.
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She is so gorgeous!!!! Love the colors!!!!!
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Update, my work for tonight. I'm getting sick of purple. xD
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
So pretty
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
That's coming on great! Lovely rich colours!
The only thing I don't like about that design are the girl's wings! (I've got a thing about wings that aren't on birds or bugs!).
Adore the little critters in her pockets and arms
And you have done most of the purple... get ready to be sick of yellow!
The only thing I don't like about that design are the girl's wings! (I've got a thing about wings that aren't on birds or bugs!).
Adore the little critters in her pockets and arms
And you have done most of the purple... get ready to be sick of yellow!
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
That purple is so rich! And the shading looks fantastic.
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I've already developed a hate of metallic thread. The lining's done with two gold metallic threads and one Golden Yellow. Metallic thread is SO annoying to keep in one place, not to mention it seems every strand is uneven with all the others. Right now since it won't stay on a (gosh forgot what it was called, you wind thread on it and no not a spool) thingymajigger, it's wrapped and tied around the head of my water-bottle since apparently that's the only spot it won't fall apart.Fljotsdale wrote:That's coming on great! Lovely rich colours!
The only thing I don't like about that design are the girl's wings! (I've got a thing about wings that aren't on birds or bugs!).
Adore the little critters in her pockets and arms
And you have done most of the purple... get ready to be sick of yellow!
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you are making really good progress. Some metallics don't wind well around bobbins (I think that is what you meant), some do okay. They are tricky to use. I find it is better if I use shorter strands which means a lot of threading, but less knotting up. There is something which will help make it easier, I think it is called Thread Heaven (?) but I'm not sure. Someone on the forum will know. I don't mind using them, but they can be annoying.
Angels and fairies usually have some, if not a lot , metalics in them.
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Angels and fairies usually have some, if not a lot , metalics in them.
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Thank god this project only requires one color of metallic. And I think bobbin sounds right, it's the square/flat one. Comes in paper or plastic. I think I spent an hour trying to put all the strands together so they were (more or less) even bunch so I could at least keep them in one place. >.>rcperryls wrote: you are making really good progress. Some metallics don't wind well around bobbins (I think that is what you meant), some do okay. They are tricky to use. I find it is better if I use shorter strands which means a lot of threading, but less knotting up. There is something which will help make it easier, I think it is called Thread Heaven (?) but I'm not sure. Someone on the forum will know. I don't mind using them, but they can be annoying.
Angels and fairies usually have some, if not a lot , metalics in them.
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Now that I've had a few hours of break (worked on an immense spreadsheet that I'm about to give up on) I may start up again. I've had The Tudors running in the background while I stitch for last couple days. I just sit and watch. The fashions of the Henry the 8th era are a lot like the angel I happen to be stitching, sort of. Well very close. It's kind of inspiring. Maybe I can find a medieval-type project next, if I don't get distracted by some cute furry pattern.
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I think this is a gorgeous piece! Mettalics can be a pain.. but I've foudn experience to be great getting used to them
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
Well after this, I decided as of five minutes ago I'm doing this next:
16x12 piece, smaller than the Innocent Guardian, but more... dense. I don't think I'm capable of picking simple things.
Showed my boyfriend whom I live with and he said (and I quote), "See you in five years."
Ye of so little faith.
16x12 piece, smaller than the Innocent Guardian, but more... dense. I don't think I'm capable of picking simple things.
Showed my boyfriend whom I live with and he said (and I quote), "See you in five years."
Ye of so little faith.
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Re: CuriousKitty SAL: Innocent Guardian
Hi there
I sympathise with the metallics situation. The project I'm working on has hundreds of metallics stitches which weren't too bad. I used Thread Heaven (you were right Carole!). It comes in a little blue plastic cube and is similar to beeswax. You cut your required length of threads and then press it down on the cube with your thumb whilst pulling the thread with the other hand (if that makes sense!?) so that the length of the thread is coated. The Thread Heaven acts as a lubricant making the thread less likely to split, snag, knot etc. If you type thread heaven into any online needlework shop I'm sure they should have it. I've even seen it on ebay.
It also depends on what brand of metallics you're using. I've tried DMC metallics and have found them to be a complete nightmare. I used Kreinik #4 very fine braid for my current project and it has been brilliant. It's thick enough so you only need one strand, so you don't have to wind it onto a bobbin, as it comes on a reel which you can secure at either end to stop it from coming unravelled.
Good luck and keep coming back for more support, advice and encourangement.
By the way, I love the purple!!!
I sympathise with the metallics situation. The project I'm working on has hundreds of metallics stitches which weren't too bad. I used Thread Heaven (you were right Carole!). It comes in a little blue plastic cube and is similar to beeswax. You cut your required length of threads and then press it down on the cube with your thumb whilst pulling the thread with the other hand (if that makes sense!?) so that the length of the thread is coated. The Thread Heaven acts as a lubricant making the thread less likely to split, snag, knot etc. If you type thread heaven into any online needlework shop I'm sure they should have it. I've even seen it on ebay.
It also depends on what brand of metallics you're using. I've tried DMC metallics and have found them to be a complete nightmare. I used Kreinik #4 very fine braid for my current project and it has been brilliant. It's thick enough so you only need one strand, so you don't have to wind it onto a bobbin, as it comes on a reel which you can secure at either end to stop it from coming unravelled.
Good luck and keep coming back for more support, advice and encourangement.
By the way, I love the purple!!!
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