Joanna's current works - Update 21 march 18
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 14 Jan 2018
Lovely update of frogpile
I'm looking forward to your new project too
I'm looking forward to your new project too
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 14 Jan 2018
Some stunning work with amazing detail.
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 14 Jan 2018
I just love the frogs Joanna! So colourful xxx
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 14 Jan 2018
Love the frogs!!! (Your frogs, not the ones I usually have to deal with ). Looking forward to your new project too!
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HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 14 Jan 2018
It's getting real!
My material for my SSMC HAED arrived last week! Loving the colour and softness.
This week I cut it to size and calmed myself down by showing my brain just how much I had to Stitch. Then I hand stitched the edges with the overlock stitch using some left over threads from my sister's wedding reception table numbers. Currently gridding it with some fishing line!
And today when I popped home for lunch some of my threads had arrived!
Getting excited. Just had to share... blurry photos and all.
Do I really have to be back at work?
My material for my SSMC HAED arrived last week! Loving the colour and softness.
This week I cut it to size and calmed myself down by showing my brain just how much I had to Stitch. Then I hand stitched the edges with the overlock stitch using some left over threads from my sister's wedding reception table numbers. Currently gridding it with some fishing line!
And today when I popped home for lunch some of my threads had arrived!
Getting excited. Just had to share... blurry photos and all.
Do I really have to be back at work?
Current WIP:
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 24 Jan 2018
Nothing nicer than starting a new project.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 feb 2018
Just a quick froggy update after a weekend of stitching. Thankfully no frogs have visited.
Have found I'm doing a version of Extreme Cross Country (without moving the qsnaps). Choosing next colours by completing frogs rather than by number of stitches per colour. I took 4 photos of the one A3 page design and am working my way through the frogs on the bottom left hand page.
I am 14 stitches short of a complete frog! and all the backstitching!!!
Still got to add 1 1/2 more frogs at the top but will have to move the snaps for them.
Have found I'm doing a version of Extreme Cross Country (without moving the qsnaps). Choosing next colours by completing frogs rather than by number of stitches per colour. I took 4 photos of the one A3 page design and am working my way through the frogs on the bottom left hand page.
I am 14 stitches short of a complete frog! and all the backstitching!!!
Still got to add 1 1/2 more frogs at the top but will have to move the snaps for them.
Current WIP:
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
I love this pic. You’re doing a great job with it,
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Fantastic update!
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Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
them Froggies!!
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
love the frogs.
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Me, too! Just great.
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
One of those times when I can honestly say Love those !!
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Your frog update is looking great
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Meadow
Snow
Gamer Nouveau
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Meadow
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
That is really lovely, such an unusual design but so colourful & appealing I agree, one time we are pleased to see these
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
This is looking really great and has lots of lovely colours in it too. You are making great progress with it and I am glad that the other sort of frogs have stayed away too.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
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Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
What a fun and colourful design! Not long until the finish...
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Love the frogs! So colourful!
Have you stitched on Jobelan before? I only ask because I use 28ct Jobelan for my HAEDs and when you stitch over 1 on it, the thread can slip under the weave of the fabric so that the stitch “disappearsâ€. The way round that is to do each full cross in turn rather than //// then \\\\. Other forum members might have other ways of doing it. It’s not a problem and please don’t let it put you off - I just wanted to make sure you’re aware of it before you start. Can’t wait to see your updates!
Have you stitched on Jobelan before? I only ask because I use 28ct Jobelan for my HAEDs and when you stitch over 1 on it, the thread can slip under the weave of the fabric so that the stitch “disappearsâ€. The way round that is to do each full cross in turn rather than //// then \\\\. Other forum members might have other ways of doing it. It’s not a problem and please don’t let it put you off - I just wanted to make sure you’re aware of it before you start. Can’t wait to see your updates!
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HAED Drawing Room
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Coniferous Forest
Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Hey bizzie lizzie
Thanks for the headsup. I had seen ppl mention that about the jobelan before.
I've only done a test patch on some Jobelan. Currently working on Hardinger and it occassionally does the same thing. Especially when changing direction. When that happens, I've just been doing the occassional continental? tent stitch first as a base and then doing the top cross. Does that make sense?
I felt comfortable enough on the hardinger for the first time, so reasoned I would still be able to adapt to the Jobelan.
Will try a few more test patches before I start in earnest, to see what technique works for me.
Thanks again.
Thanks for the headsup. I had seen ppl mention that about the jobelan before.
I've only done a test patch on some Jobelan. Currently working on Hardinger and it occassionally does the same thing. Especially when changing direction. When that happens, I've just been doing the occassional continental? tent stitch first as a base and then doing the top cross. Does that make sense?
I felt comfortable enough on the hardinger for the first time, so reasoned I would still be able to adapt to the Jobelan.
Will try a few more test patches before I start in earnest, to see what technique works for me.
Thanks again.
Current WIP:
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
Design Works Frogpile
HAED Treasure Hunt Bookshelf SSMC
2017 Finisher:
Dimensions Ballerina Dreams
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Re: Joanna's current works - Update 4 Feb 2018
Joanna, this may help - if you do find threads slipping, even when doing complete crosses, look at the weave before making your first half stitch, and see which fabric thread is on top, the vertical or the horizontal. Then the dotted lines in the picture below show the "safe" lines of travel to the second half of the cross stitch:
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Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
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Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
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