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Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 18, 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:05 pm 
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So, I am cheating on my Aurora Cabin at the moment. I started a brand new shiny kit because I missed making all of the little x's - there are none left in the cabin picture. I love this pattern, it looks like a painting. My only "dislike" is there are a lot of unstitched areas and in my experience I have to keep the tension PERFECT so as not to have wrinkles later.

I can't wait until the fabric isn't as "crunchy" so I can move my hoop around better. Any suggestions? Would ironing help?

I was also so impatient I masking taped the edges of the fabric instead of stitching them. It's so much quicker and tidier looking, my edge stitches always look like crap.

Anyway, just something fun to work on until I can start my next HAED. I love making these little houses!

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 10, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:10 pm 
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Lovely design and a wonderful start you have made :applesauce: :applesauce:

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 10, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:11 pm 
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What a gorgeous :wip: ! I just love gazing into scenes like that...and you've made a splendid start of it! (Don't feel like your cheating on your other :wip: , it IS only just fabric :wink: )

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:22 pm 
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Very pretty - great start!

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:10 pm 
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:applesauce: Very pretty start on a very pretty design. :applesauce: It is a beautiful, peaceful scene.

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:40 pm 
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Beautiful project!!!!! You have made a very nice start!!!!!! :applesauce:

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:11 pm 
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beautiful design, great start

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:21 pm 
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This one is really pretty! :wub: Great start :D

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:29 pm 
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Really pretty, great start!!!

Maybe you're just getting a head start on this design . . . can't blame you, it looks like it's fun to stitch.

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:46 pm 
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It's a beautiful piece, and great start! I think washing usually helps soften up fabric?

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:38 pm 
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Gorgeous project and a great start. :D :applesauce: :applesauce:

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:41 pm 
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That looks really lovely :D


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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:31 pm 
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That is just beautiful - I want to go there on my next holiday:-)

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:13 pm 
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That's lovely!! I'm paddling in the water already :lol:

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:01 am 
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Beautiful project and lovely start on it! I have to say though, I can't wait to see your cabin backstitched. :D

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:37 am 
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I"m supposed to do Italian Vista for my mom since she found it half off at Joann's a year ago. I get to it sooner or later. lol

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:39 am 
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Great start!! :applesauce: :applesauce:

I read somewhere that washing fabric helps take the stiffness out, but I'm not sure whether you'd want to do that having started stitching. Perhaps someone who knows more about it than I do can advise?

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:53 pm 
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:wub: Lovely work so far!!!!
Fresh fabric... wonderful and evil at the same time :wink:
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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
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This is a wonderful project =)
Great start on it :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:

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Re: Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 11, 2012
PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:59 pm 
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Lovely design. That scene looks so peaceful. Great start too :)

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