Dimensions Tree Frog Trio - Update 4/7/15

[shadyglade]

I think I mentioned in one of my other SAL threads that I've been having a major case of startitis... well, I finally gave in and started Dimension's Tree Frog Trio. If I can get it done in time for Christmas, it will be a present for a friend.



Normally I don't grid for such a small project, but I've had a flurry of visits from the lately, so I am giving it a try since I can't seem to count much lately!

[fccs]

I love this one...it's been in my hand several times and I've always managed to put it back. Now I can stitch it vicariously through you.

I hope the gridding keeps the bad frog away so you can stitch the good frogs.

[Squirrel]

Looking forward to watching this interesting one grow. I wonder if there is a miscounting bug around lately - I found myself miscounting a couple of times over the weekend. Hope stays away for you now.

[wendywombat]

I've done this one too!

Hope the Tree Frogs kick the away!!!

[rcperryls]

Definitely time for a frog fry!!! If I hadn't gridded the piece I'm stitching right now (HAED Shiver Meow Timbers) it would be in the trash because I wouldn't be able to figure out where I am and where I need to be. And this is in a section without an overwhelming amount of confetti! Gridding for a smaller piece is starting to make more sense to me too.
Looking forward to watching this one develop. I hope you will give us lots of updates!

Carole

[JenEric]

I love this design. I love the bright colors. Have fun stitching.

[tausigma]

What are you using for our gridding?

[shadyglade]

What are you using for our gridding?

This is just regular sewing thread. I just choose a bright color that doesn't match the colors in the piece I'm working on. I don't secure the ends so it's easy to just pull out at the end. I've never done it in a grid before, but that's the way it works when I do the center lines in my previous pieces so theoretically it should work again.

[ucladoc]

Can't wait to see this one come along.

[NeedleAndFork]

Nothing wrong with gridding smaller projects! I do it all the time - on the plus side it doesnt take a whole day to grid like it does for a HAED! I've found that at the very least I like to grid the outline of the piece, the center lines and any page breaks. I use sewing thread too and just pull it out as I get close to it, letting the rest of the grid serve as my guide.


Looking forward to watching your progress on this one!

[Lulu22]

Hope Mr stays away I'm looking forward to seeing more updates

[LD282]

I'll bet this will be such a fun one to stitch! Can't wait to see more!

[seedreemer]

Oh I love this one! Can't wait to see it!

Christy

[shadyglade]

It's been awhile since I updated this one, but decided to pull it out of the closet this morning to work on and got a bit farther:

[fabricluver]

It has been many years since I've stitched and seeing a basting grid is new for me - but what a great idea! I just started a new project on 28ct and the instructions read to stitch the border first and if it meets then you're good. I appreciate the heads up but that has me counting over and over and over. Grid lines would have been the best idea. Thanks!

Susan

[Squirrel]

A great update, the outline of the frogs body is great.

Susan- gridding is a must for me, as my counting is not always correct. I usually use a water soluble pen which is far quicker.

[shadyglade]

Susan- gridding is a must for me, as my counting is not always correct. I usually use a water soluble pen which is far quicker.

Yes, the pen is a much faster option for gridding. I haven't been brave enough to try it yet, since I'm scared it won't wash out if I leave it too long!