Riolis 'Watercolour Gerberas'

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Riolis 'Watercolour Gerberas'

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This is my first Riolis kit and I'm so looking forward to it! I've made a start already, two blended strands together. There are a lot of different types of stitch in this project from single stranded, double stranded and triple stranded (some with 2 of one colour and 1 of the other) crosses to single half stitches and single crosses :tizzy: I'm sure I'll be fine! Just very different to the easy Bothy Threads and the colours are just beautiful! I'm stitching it on Charles Craft 14 count light oatmeal aida instead of the white provided ;)

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Congrats on a new start Nicola!

I'm sure you'll very quickly adjust to the different stitch types, in the beginning it'll take some getting used to but it really is not difficult if you take it one stitch at a time.

I hope it's ok for you if I post this here, but here's what I made for my Riolis kits. It has the single colours and also the combined ones in the order they appear on the colour code and it also tells me how many strands are needed for each colour. I can then, if I have some leftovers of a particular colour, store my threads for later (because at least in my kit often there are only 3-4 stitches of one colour needed). Maybe this is something you'd like to consider as well? (Just telling you about this because it works like a charm for me).

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Good luck with your new start. I’m sure you will have no problem with all the different stitches. I will look forward to your updates :)
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That looks great Sina! I have written them all down in my notebook so I have a second copy :) xxx
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What a great idea as well!
I have edited my first post because I somehow forgot what I wanted to say in the first place :P
I can then, if I have some leftovers of a particular colour, store my threads for later (because at least in my kit often there are only 3-4 stitches of one colour needed).


I'm so sorry for spamming your thread :tizzy:
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How exciting, Nicola! The effect will be great with the different "depths", created by the number of strands and the blending. :whoop:
Sina's idea seems very good to me :D
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What gorgeous colours, they will be a joy to work with.
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Oh, I totally agree, Mabel. What gorgeous colours, and they'll really stand out against the oatmeal background. (White might have been a bit stark?)
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Beautiful Bright colours...what a pleasure to stitch this will be!! :dance:
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Lovely start Nicola, all those glorious colours will make this one a real joy.

Can't wait to see this grow under your needle.
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This will be beautiful. Such a wonderful project to stitch.

I have Riolis satin stitch anemone plate to do. That has gorgeous colours too.

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I agree that the colors are beautiful and the difference in the stitches should give it an interesting perspective. Looking forward to the updates!

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What a gorgeous set of colours and it is a lovely wee start to ths gorgeous design. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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A colourful design & beautiful threads, look forward to seeing this grow
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Instead of starting my new Riolis Wreath with Bird Cherry (which is very tempting!) I have decided to continue with the Gerberas which I had started then got sidetracked by Bothy Threads! I will do this one along with Helga for variation as I do miss stitching florals and I'm sure I'll miss Wrendales when stitching florals! :doh:

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Beautiful colours and you've made a great start! (Just make sure Helga doesn't eat them...)
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Yes she seems to enjoy eating flowers especially! :D
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Oooh lovely start Nicola, such neat and even stitches, well done. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:

Yes, that flower does seem to be the type Helga would find tempting :)
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:applesauce: :applesauce: Lovely start! And yes besides being lovely, I'm sure they are very appetizing if you are a cow :roll:

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The colours are gorgeous :wub: :wub: :wub:
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