SQ Sunday Afternoon - update 22/05/12

Carole · Post by **Carole** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:34 pm

Well done on finishing the first page. It's looking beautiful

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:44 am

Not seen this thread before! Lovely update! As I was reading through, I also wondered about the fabric - it looks very soft and tricky to work with: have you had any problems with it, or is it easier than it looks?
The colours are fabulous - love 'em!

And your stitching is so neat.

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:48 pm

Fljotsdale wrote:Not seen this thread before! Lovely update! As I was reading through, I also wondered about the fabric - it looks very soft and tricky to work with: have you had any problems with it, or is it easier than it looks?
The colours are fabulous - love 'em! And your stitching is so neat.

The fabric is much harder than I thought it would be to work with. Although it's supposed to be an aida, it feels much more like a linen with bigger holes. It certainly isn't as even as any aida I've worked with previously, but fortunately being 18 ct, it hasn't been too bad for stitching on. Hasn't made me any keener though to try a proper linen.

AmyLynn · Post by **AmyLynn** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:51 pm

Thank you Thank you for posting an update!!!!

I'm doing the exact same painting from SQ and am only 1/2 way through page one.

When I start getting worried that I made a mistake I sneak over and look at yours for assurance!!!

Lizzieh · Post by **Lizzieh** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:54 pm

Amazing piece of work and all that blending certainly make Haeds look straight forward!

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:56 pm

Ok, so here's my work from November. Almost 1/2 way through page 2 now, but not a lot to see except tree!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:01 pm

Great Update. You are making good progress. I would guess that tree has so much confetti because it looks wonderful. I love watching this one grow.

Carole

Vani · Post by **Vani** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:02 pm

Nice update! Great job on the tree!

vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:08 pm

You are making good progress

Looking really good

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:41 am

Lovely colours on the tree!

Mrs Milkybar Kid · Post by **Mrs Milkybar Kid** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:47 am

Absolutely stunning!

Sewin_mum · Post by **Sewin_mum** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:16 am

Loving this 1! Great progress

LadyS · Post by **LadyS** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:17 am

The tree looks awesome, very alive, and I can't imagine the amount of confetti you went through for that part.

belle909 · Post by **belle909** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:53 pm

wow this is amazing

i love the painting, so cant wait to see it in cross stitch. i keep telling myself i must get a big project to do

just need to find one to take my fancy, but i love the prospect of a painting

so might get looking. well done and keep up the good work, i cant wait to see the final piece.
belle

socialsue · Post by **socialsue** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 4:06 pm

Amazing project! I recognized the artist and the photo of his work! Great progress!

socialsue

jocellogirl · Post by **jocellogirl** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:19 pm

Fabulous work

It's really starting to take shape, and all that confetti gives it so much detail. I would really like to do a SQ but the thought of all that blending is a bit off-putting. However, now that I can see one 'in the flesh', the results certainly seem worth the effort. I may just give it a go and do their freebie rose to see how I get on. Thanks!!

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:18 pm

Thank you for all the lovely comments.

LadyS wrote:The tree looks awesome, very alive, and I can't imagine the amount of confetti you went through for that part.

The whole piece is confetti mad

Maybe next time I try a painting, I shouldn't dive in with one from the pointillist school

I don't think I've come across more than 20 stitches together of one blend.

jocellogirl wrote:Fabulous work It's really starting to take shape, and all that confetti gives it so much detail. I would really like to do a SQ but the thought of all that blending is a bit off-putting. However, now that I can see one 'in the flesh', the results certainly seem worth the effort. I may just give it a go and do their freebie rose to see how I get on. Thanks!!

SQs are really worth it. They're definitely BAPs but the blending really isn't too difficult to get used to and the results do justify it. Would encourage anyone to do one, though due warning that as with HAEDs, a few years to spare might be needed

Lessa54 · Post by **Lessa54** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:08 pm

Page 2 is finally complete! It slows down seriously every time I encounter an interesting bit of the picture, like a person as those bits are all even more solid confetti than the rest!

A picture of the page on its own

And the picture so far

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:24 pm

That is a beautiful update. I love this one. I love the painting. Your cross stitch is amazing. Great progress.

Carole

pattiebelle · Post by **pattiebelle** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:32 pm

really beautiful.

i think it would be tedious for me...

i admire your "stick-to-it-iv-ness"

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