Emerald Dragonfly

Luchar · Post by **Luchar** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:17 pm

I know how you all like a picture. Please be gentle I'm quite new to cross stitch

This is Nora Corbett's Emerald Dragonfly. I've only been working on this for a week so still lots to go.

Lucy.

nachosmiley · Post by **nachosmiley** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:26 pm

Welcome

Your dragonfly is lovely...I especially love that bling! It's going to be so pretty when it's done.

Great job so far, keep those updates coming because yes we

pictures!

perftangel · Post by **perftangel** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:34 pm

It's looking super nice already! I like the fabric you're using too. It really makes the dragonfly stand out!

calico · Post by **calico** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:36 pm

Gorgeous colors! Your stitching is looking great

Keep going with the updates so we can enjoy more of this one!

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:08 pm

perftangel wrote:It's looking super nice already! I like the fabric you're using too. It really makes the dragonfly stand out!

I totally agree that fartsc is just perfect for the colors on this. And you stitching is beautiful!!!!!

tiathyme · Post by **tiathyme** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:14 pm

Great progress! Shiny thread is tricky to work with when you're new to cross stitch, but you're doing a great job!

fccs · Post by **fccs** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:25 pm

I think your stitching is beautiful and your progress is impressive.

I'm so glad to see this one as I've had it on my wish list for a very long time...now I can enjoy it through you. Thanks.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:44 pm

That is really a great start to a lovely design and I love the colours which are coming into it. Very neat and even stitching. How brave of you to start off on linen, it took me many ++++ years to stitch on anything but aida.

Beautiful update.

Pengwenn · Post by **Pengwenn** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:44 pm

I think you've done a fabulous job so far. Keep it up!

Kezzy · Post by **Kezzy** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:49 pm

Love it, great progress so far and I agree, working on linen so soon is very brave. Look forward to further photos

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:22 am

Squirrel wrote: That is really a great start to a lovely design and I love the colours which are coming into it. Very neat and even stitching. How brave of you to start off on linen, it took me many ++++ years to stitch on anything but aida.

Beautiful update.

I totally agree!!! Fantastic stitching!!!

Oriettait · Post by **Oriettait** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:03 am

I love this design! you are doing a great job

Luchar · Post by **Luchar** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:58 am

Thanks everyone

I'm not finding the kreinik thread as tricky as I thought which is good. I just ordered the fabric that was recommended on the chart so had no idea what it would be like, I'm having to do a lot of re counting and it really makes my eyes go funny!

Lucy.

vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:16 pm

Such a beautiful start you have made

meganh · Post by **meganh** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:01 pm

Beautiful start

looking forwards to seeing more

DahliaDoll · Post by **DahliaDoll** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:08 pm

It's going to be beautiful! Keep up the good work.

littleturtlegirl · Post by **littleturtlegirl** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:33 pm

Welcome to the forum from Virginia!

Your work looks wonderful too!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:34 pm

karen4bells wrote:
Squirrel wrote: That is really a great start to a lovely design and I love the colours which are coming into it. Very neat and even stitching. How brave of you to start off on linen, it took me many ++++ years to stitch on anything but aida.

Beautiful update.
I totally agree!!! Fantastic stitching!!!

I completely agree too. If you hadn't said you were new to cs, would never have thought it.

Carole

fccs · Post by **fccs** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:42 pm

Luchar wrote:
I'm having to do a lot of re counting and it really makes my eyes go funny!

Lucy.

A good light and a magnifier can easy the "funny eye" syndrome.

I use both when stitching on the higher count fabrics and I think a lot of others here do the same.

Luchar · Post by **Luchar** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:03 pm

Thank you for all the kind comments. I borrowed a magnifier lamp and it really helped, so thanks for the great idea.

I managed to get a bit more time on this one at the weekend.

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