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Wow! This design is gorgeous and you've done loads already!!!

I've done a couple of Gold Collection xs kits and the background does tend to be half stitch - just makes it that much quicker!!!

Can't wait to see this one progress - well done

Threadbear, I remember reading about that too, and I think I've seen it on eBay, but when i looked for it on various sites I couldn't find it . Has anyone ever seen/used it?

Busy_B wrote:Looking good! You can already start to see the aurora effect. I just keep getting more and more tempted to order a very similar (if not the same) pattern from patternsonline.

I took a look; it’s definitely the same picture, only my version has been cropped a bit. Whether it uses the same stitches and threads though, I don’t know.

That's a gorgeous design, I bet you're enjoying working on it! I can't wait to see more photos as you progress.

Julie1364 wrote:I took a look; it’s definitely the same picture, only my version has been cropped a bit. Whether it uses the same stitches and threads though, I don’t know.

Julie, just a question. How many colors are in the pattern? I keep looking at the pic and trying to convince myself I don't need it but it would look wonderful when finished! There's no rush on the answer.

Busy_B wrote:
Julie, just a question. How many colors are in the pattern? I keep looking at the pic and trying to convince myself I don't need it but it would look wonderful when finished! There's no rush on the answer.

Bit of a tricky question to answer because some colours are only used for combining with other colours

38 different colours
1 blending filament

25 different cross stitch symbols - strands used ranging from 1-2
28 different half stitch symbols - strands used ranging from 2-6


2 different sizes of French knots for stars
3 different back stitches
3 different couching

At least it won't get boring !

Mabel Figworthy wrote:At least it won't get boring !

I second that.

ty for the info

Just one more question, and take your time answering it because I am in no rush! I went ahead and ordered the pattern from patternsonline instead of buying the Dimensions kit. There's definitely differences (this one calls for 77 colors with everything being full stitch)! I was just wondering what color the blending filament was (I know Dimensions use a lot of the pearl color) and where it might be used. Is it the lighting in the sky or the lake? Just a general idea would be great, but like I said, there's no rush! I hope you are enjoying this one!!!!

Once again thanks for the comments

Here’s the past week’s progress

Wonderful progress! ...it's really LOVELY!

yyay well done, wonderful blues

Awwwh wow love the pretty shades Keep up the good work!

the more i see of this the more i want to get it.looks fab

I love the way this blue is developing, what a great project this is. Well done!!

Looks fantastic!

Looks fab - well done!

I love the effect of those blues... it gives an almost watery flow

This is coming along great.


I now want this kit lol, (will just send Lee ur way when he asks why am i getting it, good job he dont mind really.)