richardandtracy wrote: Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:14 pm
Coming on really nicely.
The confetti in the eagle's feathers must be quite difficult.
Regards,
Richard.
Indeed!! and to top it off I have to be frugal with the thread--the designer makes her kits using DMC threads, but refuses to give the #s that are used and won't replenish any that may run short. I am finding that I may run out on a couple and I am stitching on 36 count linen versus the 14 count aida provided in the kit!! I will manage though
Thanks to all for the feedback, should have another update in a few days!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
A free advice for such cases. As I stitch in 3 strands on 14 count Aida, while most kits in the world are meant for those stitching in 2 strands on 16ct, I cant rely on the threads they put into the kit. SO, the moment I open the kit, I take out all my DMC threads(8 thread storage boxes sorted by colours) [my friend in such cases takes the organizer from the kit to the nearest thread shop which sells DMC] and find out easilly what numbers are on the organizer(in the kit). Next step- I write the numbers next to threads on the organizer. The last step- winding up the few threads they put on the organizer onto my own bobbins with corresponding numbers and then stitch using them. If I still have not enough thhreads at home, I order them on Day1 of my work on the project. Sounds like additional work, but in fact it saves a lot of nervous energy.
It looks amazing, Karen, especially his eye...
Good idea from Lyudmila.
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Good advice Lyudmila. I usually do try to make sure I have enough on hand in my stash, but neglected to do that before I started this project. So far I am doing okay, but a few of the threads will be close!!
Here is my update--it finally feels like I have made some decent progress
The lower right corner is now done, and I'm working my way across the bottom going left
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
He is magnificent!! I have stitched the bald eagle several times and the nuances of the shading can be a real challenge. You are doing a great job and he is truly majestic!
Carole
WIPs
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
Wow, he is truly magnificent! You must be eager to see the Grand Finish, now that you can see him in all his beauty.
Hélène
Finished: Joan Elliott. Rainbow Fairy
Fit Kit by Peter Underhill
The Choir by Peter Underhill
Angel Of The Morning by Lavender & Lace Best of Friends by Mabel Lucie Attwell
Finally getting to the home stretch!! The eagle itself is nearly finished and I then have a couple of red stripes to do. Here is my progress as of yesterday when I moved the qsnaps!!
I hope to be finished with this within the next couple of weeks!! Thank you for all of the encouragement!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
fccs wrote: Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:00 am
He’s absolutely gorgeous!
Couldn't agree more.
Nor could I. Magnificent!
Carole
WIPs
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
