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Bertie is gorgeous!!

There are always debates on how many strands to use - especially when stitching dark colours onto light fabric (or vice versa). I think he looks great - and your stitching is so neat!!

Roll on Frankie Hedgehog!!

Your badger looks gorgeous I am looking forward to seeing more on your hedgehog

RE: Bertie
I think it's all a matter of personal taste, I only use two threads, but I rarely stitch on 14count so it gets pretty good coverage, if you're not liking the coverage you're getting there's no reason why you can't use three. My advice is to test it out on a bit of scrap and just see which looks best to you.

And oooooooh can't wait to see the hedgepig ^_^

Bertie is lovely, and the series is going to look great!

Lovely stitching, so cute

Looking a little less like lots of brown pixels and starting to take shape:



Must buy decent camera!

I see a lickle paw! Maybe even three?

Great finish on Bertie and great work on Frank! I think your stitching looks great, and as other stated, coverage is kind of a personal preference thing. The more you do, the better you'll be able to tell what you like.

Love the animals that you are stitching they are all so warm and friendly looking. I think that you ar being over critical of your work because you are looking at the photo´s that were taken very close up and normally you would be looking at them further away.

Keep up the good work your stitching is great.

rosemary

Thanks for everyone's kind words- you give me such a major boost in confidence you have no idea and I am so grateful for that!

RosemaryH wrote:Love the animals that you are stitching they are all so warm and friendly looking. I think that you ar being over critical of your work because you are looking at the photo´s that were taken very close up and normally you would be looking at them further away.

Keep up the good work your stitching is great.

rosemary

Nodnod I blame evil zoom on the camera on my phone- really need to read the instructions on how to turn that off *grins*

Does anyone get really attached to their work by the way? Whenever I complete one of the critters it feels like I have made a little friend come to life- is this normal? Feels like so much of myself has gone into the stitching I guess that's why I get so fond of them

hehe oh yes...I made a little bunny once for one of the ATC exchanges on here. By the time he was done he had a name and a personality and a whole story built up around him...I believe he went to Mable? Or Mags? I honestly can't remember, but I was so heartbroken giving him away I think I made the new owner promise to love him

Gorgeous designs! I love these little critters!

He came to live with me, Angel, and he is much loved!

Mabel Figworthy wrote:He came to live with me, Angel, and he is much loved!

Awww!!!

Your stitching is great, no need to worry at all.

You've done some super cute projects, LOVE the owl <3

Bert is so cute!!!! And the hedgie is really comeing together quick!!!!!

Lenne wrote:Does anyone get really attached to their work by the way? Whenever I complete one of the critters it feels like I have made a little friend come to life- is this normal?

No ... it's just you and Angel.

ONLY KIDDING!!

Frankie is looking gorgeous!! Your work is so neat, so I'm not surprized you feel as if you're bringing them all alive!!

Now, I must go and work on my 'mousey', with flowers - he's darn cute, as well!!

Thankyou for the kind comments everyone I've nearly finished Frankie bar the flowers, grass and the backstitch so I'm very excited.

ali-cat wrote:Now, I must go and work on my 'mousey', with flowers - he's darn cute, as well!!

A mousey you say?! Oh I can't wait to see!!