The 'fljotsdale' dragon

[vanessanjf]

Great design

[pamelam]

Better late than never How big is the dragon design?

[freelady]

I love dragons. This will be a brilliant project to watch grow. Love the colouring.

[ali-cat]

.... for being so good and not starting it before you said you would!!

Looking forward to seeing it grow!!

[Mabel Figworthy]

oooh, exciting!

[Fljotsdale]

Better late than never How big is the dragon design?

About 16" wide by nearly 9" tall. I think. Can't be sure because the fabric I bought is MUCH bigger!!!!! And I don't remember if that was the size Mr XStitch said to get, or if it was what I decided to buy... I'm going to see if I can find what he said in pm and old posts...

Ah! Got it! It IS 16" wide, on 24ct fabric, which is the fabric I bought. I think you have to allow about 5" all round, so if I cut a piece 21" x 14" I should be safe enough... no, that's not right... 26" x 19"... yes? Five inches on each side! Whew! Nearly got it wrong!

I shall iron anc cut tomorrow, and sort threads and mark with pattern symbols. Might be able to start stitching Thursday... I wonder if I should grid...?
I've also bought a few stitchbows and some plastic bobbins, so I can experiment to find if either suits me. I usually use little plastic bags and ice cube trays...

[pamelam]

All those colors are going to look stunning on the black fabric! Have fun stitching it!

[Kirstylou]

can't wait to see all those lovely vibrant colours on the black

[Nachstenliebe]

Better later than never right? This dragon is going to be quite fun to watch grow!
Faith

[Sarah Gixxer]

Looking forward to seeing you start this, FD, it's going to be stunning.

[Fljotsdale]

Thanks, everyone! I hope it will be good!



K'n yer guess what it is yet...?

You know, I should have realised, seeing that the fabric is 24ct, that the design was charted to be stitched over 1. But I didn't - so it was a bit of a shock! Anyway, good practice for when I do my HAEDs...
I started stitching 2 over one, which gave good coverage, but I began to feel it would end up too thick and difficult to stitch, so I frogged, and am now stitching 1 over 1. Not such good coverage, but easier to do. I've never done anything over 1 before.

One thing - black really shows up bits of fluff and cat fur and dust! Plus, not only do I have to have a white bit of sheet on my lap, but a light shining on it as well, or I can't see the holes. I shall only be stitching this in the daytime. My elephant get's the evening stint.

[Sarah Gixxer]

Yay, you made a start! The colours look wonderful on the black. You must have good eyes to be working on such a high count on black!

[pamelam]

It looks great already! The colors are so pretty against the black!

[Fljotsdale]

Yay, you made a start! The colours look wonderful on the black. You must have good eyes to be working on such a high count on black!

Erm... No! I use a magnifier lamp! And I have another little lamp underneath, shining on the white sheet on my lap so I can see the holes!

[becca001]

I so love that dragon, hes so bight and colorful. Cant wait ti see him grow, going to be stunning on the black.

Becca001

[Pengwenn]

Those colors are going to pop on that black fabric.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Don't the colours look gorgeous! I know one over one gives a little less coverage, but really there sees to be quite enough coverage in the pic, and comfort in stitching is worth a lot too!

[Billly'sGirl]

This is going to look amazing on the black fabric, I can't wait to see more!!!

[Lisa]

great start!!!!

[karen4bells]

This looks stunning!!!! Great work especially considering the count and the color!!!