fccs’s Zmey Gorynych 2nd place county fair 2022
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Beautiful start on a fantastic design! Not surprised that you don't want to put it down to work on anything else. This looks like so much stitching fun!
Carole
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
You have made a really good start on this one.
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: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Dragon sounds so much better than snake.Podolyanka wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:41 am You would be surprised even more if you knew that "zmey" means "snake"! With feet. And 21 heads. Firebreathing.
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
But the word "zmey" has one and only meaning- "snake". "Dragon" is "Drakon"([dra'ko:n] in Russian. This is an example of the fairy tale creators' not knowing biology, let alone English.
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Okay, I might still call him a dragon, but in my heart I'll know he's a snake. I just happen to like dragons more than snakes, although since I have yet to meet a dragon, I have no real basis for that.Podolyanka wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:18 am But the word "zmey" has one and only meaning- "snake". "Dragon" is "Drakon"([dra'ko:n] in Russian. This is an example of the fairy tale creators' not knowing biology, let alone English.
What does "Gorynych" translate to? Or is that the snake's name?
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Dictionaries say Zmey Gorynych means a firedrake. So a snake automatically turns into a dragon while being translated. Great. I like it.
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
I do like this multi cultural forum....we don't just learn about Crafting techniques but also about Languages differences and translation that Google can't always give us!
Vive la Difference!
Vive la Difference!
Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
I will second that!!!wendywombat wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:26 am I do like this multi cultural forum....we don't just learn about Crafting techniques but also about Languages differences and translation that Google can't always give us!
Vive la Difference!
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Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
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O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
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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: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
I had to put him away for awhile to work on a couple other things, but he’s back. I’ve made some progress and am still loving this one.
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
He's none the worst for having a short break. Love the 'painted' toenails!
I often think that stitching the same piece can get stale and a short change of project is good!
I often think that stitching the same piece can get stale and a short change of project is good!
Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
I agree and love your progress. I also think this is the kind of design that will keep you loving it all the way to the finish.wendywombat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:48 am He's none the worst for having a short break. Love the 'painted' toenails!
I often think that stitching the same piece can get stale and a short change of project is good!
Carole
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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: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych June 2021
Look who came out to play today. My serpent now has three necks, to eventually support his three heads.
I’m trying out a Nurge “hoop” on this one. I have friends who use these and say they’re great and hold the fabric nice and taut. So far, I’m not convinced. I’ll give it awhile longer.
I’m trying out a Nurge “hoop” on this one. I have friends who use these and say they’re great and hold the fabric nice and taut. So far, I’m not convinced. I’ll give it awhile longer.
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Great to see this again
Updates on that hoop when you decide on how it works for you, please.
Updates on that hoop when you decide on how it works for you, please.
Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
What an interesting picture.
Is the neck done with a variegated thread?
Is the neck done with a variegated thread?
Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Beautiful update! And I'd also like the answers to both questions just asked: How is the new hoop working? I don't think I've seen or heard of that one before. And is the neck variegated thread? I love this design and can't wait for more updates!
Carole
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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
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Great to see this again and looking forward to your next update!!
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych March 2021
Definitely great to see this one again and your great progress with it. It is good to see some colour coming into it 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: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych June 2021
My serpents have heads.
As for the Nurge hoop….the jury is still out. I don’t think it’s holding the fabric taut any better than a regular round hoop. it’s very light, which is a plus. I struggle getting the fabric in and the hoop reassembled.
And as for the floss….I don’t know for sure what brand it is (probably DMC), but it is an over-dyed.
As for the Nurge hoop….the jury is still out. I don’t think it’s holding the fabric taut any better than a regular round hoop. it’s very light, which is a plus. I struggle getting the fabric in and the hoop reassembled.
And as for the floss….I don’t know for sure what brand it is (probably DMC), but it is an over-dyed.
Debby
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Angel of Love
Book of Mythical Creatures
Cache la Poudre
Past Present Forever
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Re: fccs’s Zmey Gorynych June 2021
Three fantastic heads!
That hoop is plastic is it? I had a plastic round hoop for a while. Didn't hold the fabric as tightly as a wooden one so it went to the Charity shop!
That hoop is plastic is it? I had a plastic round hoop for a while. Didn't hold the fabric as tightly as a wooden one so it went to the Charity shop!