Crossstitchforum - A FREE forum for Cross Stitchers • View topic - Italian Vista (Dimensions Gold) June 18, 2012

Heather · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:05 pm

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!

vanessanjf · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:10 pm

Lovely design and a wonderful start you have made :applesauce:

backafteradozenyrs · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:11 pm

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:

)

Parksfarm · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:22 pm

Very pretty - great start!

rcperryls · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:10 pm

Very pretty start on a very pretty design. :applesauce:

It is a beautiful, peaceful scene.

Carole
:wub:

Rose · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:40 pm

Beautiful project!!!!! You have made a very nice start!!!!!! :applesauce:

gyork · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:11 pm

beautiful design, great start

AriannaF · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:21 pm

This one is really pretty! :wub:

Great start

CayenneCat · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:29 pm

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.

tiffstitch · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:46 pm

It's a beautiful piece, and great start! I think washing usually helps soften up fabric?

YoungStitcher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:38 pm

Gorgeous project and a great start.

minij · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:41 pm

That looks really lovely

Skittles · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:31 pm

That is just beautiful - I want to go there on my next holiday:-)

Heidi

jocellogirl · **Posted:** Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:13 pm

That's lovely!! I'm paddling in the water already :lol:

LadyS · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:01 am

Beautiful project and lovely start on it! I have to say though, I can't wait to see your cabin backstitched.

dawn0621 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:37 am

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

BizzieLizzie · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:39 am

Great start!! :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?

Nachstenliebe · Joined: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:04 pm **Posts:** 11784

Lovely work so far!!!!
Fresh fabric... wonderful and evil at the same time :wink:

Faith

Juel · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:49 pm

This is a wonderful project =)
Great start on it :applesauce:

Carole · **Posted:** Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:59 pm

Lovely design. That scene looks so peaceful. Great start too