Serinde's Blackstone Fantasy Garden

[charmagne_capalad]

Oh, WOW! This is awesome!

It's intricately designed! I love it!

[wendywombat]

I didn't realise it was Ink Circles either! I've just had a trawl through some of the designs. OH!!!!

[SusanF]

What a beautiful design - I bet it looks even better in real life too. Do let us all see it finished soon! Lovely work.

[xGailx]

Its gorgeous, really delicate, I love the design.

[minij]

This is really lovely, your stitching is beautiful

[freelady]

This is amazing - I wouldn't have the patience to start it. The shading is super.

[Krissy]

That is beautiful!! Great progress!!

[scotia]

This is a stunning design, it is quite Celtic looking.
I've been looking for something just like this , what size is it, and can I ask you if it was expensive (too near Christmas!).
I don't think I have the patience for all the blackwork but it would probably still be nice without it

[Serinde]

Go to the Ink Circles website (inkcircles.com) and check out the pattern. I bought it complete with the threads (being lazy). The blackwork really makes it, and is neither hard nor tedious. I've enjoyed every stitch, and blackwork isn't my forte.

I'm working it in 17 x 17 inch q-snaps, so it must be slightly smaller than that (and on 32 ct fabric, I think; whatever it is the designer recommends). Lazy.

[agi]

Serinde, I have just seen this - it's fantastic! Words cannot describe it.

(I am afraid I must have this, too.)

[jenele]

What a beautiful ,intricate design. I have never done anything smaller than 14 count but i have always wanted to try. You are doing a wonderful job

[Mabel Figworthy]

I have never done anything smaller than 14 count but i have always wanted to try.

Why not try one of the monochrome Ink Circles designs (like This Heart of Mine or I Still Do), or some other monochrome samplers (like Long Dog Samplers or Pelin Tezer's designs) or smaller designs like the Tantes Zolder ones? In that way, you can concentrate fully on the smaller stitches without having to worry about colour changes and confetti stitches, and for added interest (although most of these designs look great just as they are) you could treat yourself to some pretty variegated threads and/or special fabric!

[agi]

Serinde, I have just seen this - it's fantastic! Words cannot describe it.

(I am afraid I must have this, too.)

I got some extra money from the school for good work - and I have ordered this.
I ordered with the threads, too, but they replied I will have to wait for the threads because they don't have them in stock. I hope I won't have to wait long, though!!!!
*so excited*

[coffee_freak]

how on earth did I miss this?!?!

it's beautiful! i love it!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Good for you Agi, a lovely and well-deserved treat! Don't forget to set up a SAL for it!

[Serinde]

Oh, Agi! How wonderful! You will so enjoy stitching it.

Want a tip? mark where the top of your fabric is (otherwise you'll turn the frame and your stitches will not all cross the same way. As I discovered. Also mark the centre stitch. It really helps with the counting.

[~threadbear~]

Oh thats lovely Agi!
Such a beautiful design.

[Dazbo666]

I've only just caught up with this WIP, but I can honestly say that I was blown away by that first pic
Absolutely AMAZING work!!

[mags]

Just trying to catch up a bit, this is beautiful, Serinde

[agi]

Thank you for the tips, Serinde! I was just going to ask you about it. Just one thing - you said you were using 32 count. Is it important to do it on evenweave or is Aida OK? Are there fractionals?