Harvest Basket *Finished 9-10-14*
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Harvest Basket *Finished 9-10-14*
On a whim, while browsing the latest issue of Just Cross-Stitch ( sept/Oct), I saw this Harvest basket and decided I had to stitch it! I just couldn't wait to get my hands on those Fall colors! I've decided to use some 18ct Fiddler's cloth from Charles Craft I had in my stash and I really love it! Never used it before. I've also decided 18ct is my favorite ct. to work on
The pic in the magazine:
My progress:
The pic in the magazine:
My progress:
Last edited by calico on Thu Sep 11, 2014 6:22 pm, edited 9 times in total.
Calico
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Re: Harvest Basket
Your pictures aren't showing up for some reason Calico. I'm pretty sure I know what design you are stitching and I can't wait to see your pictures of it
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Re: Harvest Basket
Fixed it Sometimes things are just painful to do on the iPad and posting more than one pic in a thread is one of them. I should save myself some frustration and just get off the couch and go over to my computer from the get-gokaren4bells wrote:Your pictures aren't showing up for some reason Calico. I'm pretty sure I know what design you are stitching and I can't wait to see your pictures of it
Calico
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Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
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Orchids & Hummingbird
Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
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Re: Harvest Basket
Great start on a lovely fall pattern!
I like the effect of fiddler's cloth too. I used it on my Lifestyles of the Stitcher recent project.
I like the effect of fiddler's cloth too. I used it on my Lifestyles of the Stitcher recent project.
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Re: Harvest Basket
Beautiful--I'd checked it in my magazine and love it. Great start on it, the fiddler's cloth is perfect for it!!
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Re: Harvest Basket
Love the basket. You've made a great start on it!!!
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Re: Harvest Basket
oh what gorgeous colours! and that fabric seems to really suit the design - I've never used fiddlers cloth before
You've made a great start on it so far
You've made a great start on it so far
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Re: Harvest Basket
Beautiful start! Those fall colors are stunning and the cloth is perfect. I have never used that fabric. Is it a form of Aida or an evenweave? I could look it up, but you aren't the only one having a lazy moment. Even lazier than you because I could look it up without moving, since my iPad is in my lap right now.
Carole
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Re: Harvest Basket
But where's the challenge in that? (What did we all do before we had our iPads? I can't even remember...)calico wrote:I should save myself some frustration and just get off the couch and go over to my computer from the get-go
I love that design and your start is fantastic. I've never used Fiddler's Cloth, either, but I've seen it. What do you like about it? I like soft fabric with holes easy to find but not so easy that they are huge. And I, too, love 18 count, followed closely by 16.
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Re: Harvest Basket
That is a gorgeous design and such fabulous colours too. Great start on it calico. Must watch out for that mag on my local shop in a few weeks - it is becoming my favourite mag. .
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Re: Harvest Basket
What a great Autumn picture!!!!!!! Wonderful start!!!!!!
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Re: Harvest Basket
Lovely pattern and great start!
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Re: Harvest Basket
Great start on a lovely pattern
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Re: Harvest Basket
I love fall designs & can't wait to see more! Looks great!
Kim
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Re: Harvest Basket
Thank you all!
I do believe it is a form of Aida. It feels to me like a cross between Aida and linen. It has slightly irregular fibers but not slubby like linens can be. There are some other fibers weaved in that give it a homespun look and feel. I forgot to mention, I'm using Lt. oatmeal colorrcperryls wrote: Beautiful start! Those fall colors are stunning and the cloth is perfect. I have never used that fabric. Is it a form of Aida or an evenweave? I could look it up, but you aren't the only one having a lazy moment. Even lazier than you because I could look it up without moving, since my iPad is in my lap right now.
Carole
I like it first and foremost because it is softer than any Aida I've ever used. Granted, I do a lot of kits and that Aida is like cardboard . So this has a nice soft feel but not as much drape as something like Jobelan. Nice small holes so I think you would like it. I tend to like fabric with a country, homespun look as it fits my style and this fabric provides that.fccs wrote:calico wrote: I love that design and your start is fantastic. I've never used Fiddler's Cloth, either, but I've seen it. What do you like about it? I like soft fabric with holes easy to find but not so easy that they are huge. And I, too, love 18 count, followed closely by 16.
Calico
WIPs:
Glory of Autumn
Orchids & Hummingbird
Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
My Blog
My Flickr
My YouTube Channel
WIPs:
Glory of Autumn
Orchids & Hummingbird
Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
My Blog
My Flickr
My YouTube Channel
Re: Harvest Basket
calico wrote:...I tend to like fabric with a country, homespun look as it fits my style and this fabric provides that.
Then Fiddler's Cloth is pertfect. It's easy to work with and just lends itself pertfectly to country-style designs. You're project is going to look great.
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Re: Harvest Basket
Oooh That is very pretty. You have made a great start
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Re: Harvest Basket
Calico
WIPs:
Glory of Autumn
Orchids & Hummingbird
Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
My Blog
My Flickr
My YouTube Channel
WIPs:
Glory of Autumn
Orchids & Hummingbird
Santa's Feathered Friend
Eagle's Majesty
Feasting Frenzy
Chickadees on a branch
Autumn Owl Trio - HAED
My Blog
My Flickr
My YouTube Channel
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Re: Harvest Basket *Update Sept 8*
It's beautiful! I can see why the design called to you!
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