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I was always proud of my stitching without any gridding. But it is advisable never to say never. Janlynn made me "grid" with the thread just showing the tens of squares horisontally at the bottom and vertically on the left of the picture-to-be. When it was coming to panic, I could always check if I was in the right place. It was enough, as I never worked with books of charts. If I start in the centre, I just mark the central square with a red or bright green thread, and start from it. My problem with poor squirrels was due to my not gridding, I am afraid. But the very thought of gridding makes me tired. As one of my ex-pupils says, "We are not looking for easy ways. We create difficulties and then struggle against them". And no, I have not gridded anything after Janlynn's "Windows".

richardandtracy wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 4:09 pm In May 2014 I was getting dissatisfied with 14ct, 29 colours max and wanted to find more. Didn't know what, just wanted to find what else there was. It struck me there must be a cross stitch forum where ideas were exchanged & eventually stumbled in here.

And a good job it was too!

I enjoyed reading about your journey into Cross Stitching, Richard, most interesting...

Podolyanka wrote: Tue May 12, 2020 4:24 pm We are not looking for easy ways. We create difficulties and then struggle against them".

It does prove to be true.
I actually, weirdly enjoy gridding with a solid thread called Gutermann Sulky thread. I find it mindlessly relaxing. It certainly prevents a lot of frogging in my case, especially at the end of a long session of stitching when I start getting tired.
The water soluble ink pens are good too but the thread is my favourite method.
I am glad that you can see some value in gridding, Lyudmila.

Here is is... now he needs a bit of healthy competition

You finished him in good time Helene and he looks fabulous. What one will you do next?

I love that little hedgehog.

He is such fun

Him!
Nearly finished the whole design now!

He is so adorable!! I love him! Makes me smile!

Carole

Thank you for your kind responses I am glad that he makes you smile.
I finished last night. This kit was really enjoyable to stitch.
Thank you for looking.

Looks like a sweet little thing. Congratulations on the finish.

Regards,

Richard

The little mouse is so cute too!

and enjoyable to watch growing too Hekene . Well Done on a fabulous finish.

Too too cute!!!

Thank you for your kind comments!

I made a few cards between projects. Mainly because the cards shops were still shut.
It is a good feeling to have some quick finishes!

WOW such lovely cards. Love the Stork one especially.

Wow, Hélène! A trio of delightful cards!

Beautiful cards, Helene! And so neatly and tastefully framed.

Cards are a problem! My godson's birthday is this week, and I have NOTHING that will suit and almost nowhere is open for me to find a good card.

Lovely cards!