New project Janlynn Elephant - Finished!

[Fljotsdale]

This is an old kit I've had for years, on 14ct, so it should be quick. It's to do while I'm finishing the tapestry, which I can only do for very short periods, and I HAVE to have something else to stitch, but not a major project.
I have sorted all the threads today, and it's ready to start - but no pic yet. I looked for a pic of the kit on the net, but no joy. It IS old! I'll photograph the kit pic and stuff and put it on tomorrow.

[Jaki :)]

Love elephants can't wait to see the pics

[vanessanjf]

Oh me too. Can't wait to see it!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Enjoy your "elephant break"

[Fljotsdale]

Here is the kit pic. From the pic I can see that the original was stitched on linen or evenweave, but the kit is on 14ct aida. I would have preferred it on linen, actually: it gives a better look to the unstitched areas than aida.



Stuff.



What I did today; not a lot, but I didn't have much time. There is a lot of blending.

Thanks for your encouraging comments, Jaki, vanessa, and Mabel!

[karen4bells]

Love the design! This is going to be fun to watch progress!! Nice start! Hope you are liking stitching on the qsnaps!

[Fljotsdale]

They are not actually q-snaps, Karen, but an English version, and not identical. I think probably just dissimilar enough not to violate copyright! Actually, I find them more convenient in some ways, and less so in others - for one thing, you have to hold the frame, not a seperate bar above the frame, as in my wood frames; this means I am holding the fabric, which means more likely to get soiled; also, it hurts my wrist more. On the plus side, I am not limited in the size of fabric I can use 'em with, which is going to be fantastic with my upcoming 'My Dragon' and 2 HAEDs! I won't have to use the floorstand frame!

[karen4bells]

Oh--they do look quite similar--and I agree with you on the drawbacks on them--I invested in a snuggie type of thing for my larger set---so it wraps around the frame and keeps your extra fabric encased in it--if that makes sense--I think a couple of the forum members have made them as well--and it really does help keep the cross stitch fabric cleaner. As for holding the frame, that is a bit tricky--I find with my larger one, the 11 inch square one, that I usually end up with the bottom of the frame propped against my tummy

Here's a link to one of the covers on ebay
here

[Fljotsdale]

I prop the small one on my chest, and the 17" x 11" one on my tummy!

Just noticed the link! Thank you! But I think I could probably make one of those myself - they are a good idea.

[karen4bells]

we stitchers usually manage to improvise whenever we can

[Jaki :)]

lovely pics & love the design your off to a good start

[charmagne_capalad]

Great design and great start, too!

[Rose]

Oh that should be a nice one to work on. Lots of big blocks of color so you can get into a nice rhythm.

[agi]

Lovely project, enjoy it!

Actually, I think I saw somewhere a tutorial for making these covers but can't remember where. Does anyone happen to know? I would love to make one, too.

Edit. Found it.

[Fljotsdale]

Useful link Agi - thanks!

[skitzzzzz]

nice start great to see the new frames lol hope you liking them there so much easier lol

[coffee_freak]

[Fljotsdale]

Did this yesterday. You can now see one eye, and I have reached the top of his head and one ear.
Not done any today, as working on my mom's tapestry

[XandraS]

It's a lovely design and you've made good progress. Look forward to seeing more

[Sarah Gixxer]

This is a lovely kit, FD, and you've made a great start. I really like Janlynn and have done a few of their projects before. Looking forward to your next update.