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Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:21 pm
by rcperryls
Serinde wrote: Hope it just "looks" like they are out of kilter. That happens. Really.
Sending same thoughts to you!
all comes out well.
Carole
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:47 pm
by fccs
rcperryls wrote:Serinde wrote: Hope it just "looks" like they are out of kilter. That happens. Really.
Sending same thoughts to you!
all comes out well.
Carole
Same here.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:27 pm
by Squirrel
Panic over and thanks for the encouragement ladies. It wasn't the stitching out of kilter - it was the grid line being 1 row too low. Phew quite a relief. Now I can continue sitting out in the sunshine - a must for DMC 'blue' 939 which is almost black and its beside 3750 which is almost as black.
Maybe a picture over the weekend if I get a good 'run' at some quiet mornings to stitch.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:16 am
by Mabel Figworthy
Don't give us shocks like that Sally, it's not good for us - we'll all end up at St Cross Stitcher's if you're not careful
(or in the Stash & Grab calming our nerves of course...)
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:44 am
by poppy
Squirrel wrote: Panic over and thanks for the encouragement ladies. It wasn't the stitching out of kilter - it was the grid line being 1 row too low.
Brilliant!
I must say that I looked again at your recent update and could not see anything "out of kilter".
May I ask, please, what is your method for gridding? I am new to it but can see the advantage on doing it ( although not on this occasion! LOL!)
Enjoy your stitching in the sunshine, here is a cup of real English Breakfast tea or Earl Grey if you prefer
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:16 pm
by rcperryls
for finding it was a gridline error. I double and triple check when I draw mine since I worry about making that mistake. I'm so glad that you found it and can get back to stitching in the sunshine!
Carole
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:13 pm
by Squirrel
Poppy, re gridding. If it is on aida I just use a soluble pencil but when it is evenweave or linen I make use of old sewing machine thread in an easy to see colour.
I always fold the fabric to find the middle and count out 10 holes for aida and 20 threads for evenweave/linen. Doing it from the middle confirms that I have enough 'left over' fabric for framing.
Hope this makes sense.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:13 pm
by poppy
Squirrel wrote:and count out 10 holes for aida and 20 threads for evenweave/linen.
Thank you for your answer. I did open a thread about gridding and got some useful answers too but I find that I can count and grid without any problem on Aida but I keep going wrong with my count on evenweave.
"Persevere" is my DH's old school motto, so I shall!
Looking forward to seeing your next update
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update 1/4/17 Yippee
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:48 am
by Squirrel
Here is the latest update with a lot of filling in done. I am now back on DMC 939 - the almost black one which has a lot more stitching to go right down to the very bottom of the "train" of her gown.
It has been a good days stitching, it stayed cool and very quiet so I have accomplished 90% of the darkest bits.
Thanks for looking.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:13 pm
by Purple Patsy
Lots of progress on the angel.
amd lovely as usual.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:28 pm
by vanessanjf
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:03 pm
by rcperryls
Beautiful. I love love love those deep rich colors! I can almost feel the textures.
Carole
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:40 pm
by poppy
rcperryls wrote: I can almost feel the textures.
That is what I thought!
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:35 pm
by karen4bells
rcperryls wrote: Beautiful. I love love love those deep rich colors! I can almost feel the textures.
Carole
Yes!! I totally agree!!! Absolutely beautiful!
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:10 pm
by Squirrel
Thank you for your kind comments. The threads in the mauves/ purples are all Needlepaints threads just very slightly thicker than DMC or Anchor. It has 1 drawback though - frogging needs to be done very carefully as it shreds very easily. Thankfully I bought 2 of each of the 5 shades so have enough for the work yet to be done.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:31 am
by fccs
She is beautiful, Sally!! I'm glad you've had some good stitching weather.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:27 am
by kingfisher68(2)
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:19 pm
by Lulu22
Really lovely blends of colours I like the folds in her gown it gives a real sense of depth and flow
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:22 pm
by AlwaysGoofy
The colors of the gown are beautiful! This is such a beautiful piece. I will continue to keep an eye out for your updates.
Re: Angel of the Morning by L&L Update .14/4/17 Pic is up
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:42 am
by Squirrel
Here it is right down to the last row. I finally got to do a few stitches down there.
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Today I have had to go up to the top of the loop and start to fill that in, I got lost amongst the very dark colours and was making mistakes so will bring some stitching down to where I know I am and go from there.
Thanks for looking.
PS the bottom loop has 4 different blues and 1 blend of 930/931.