Sandy Littlejohn A Summer Ball

XstitchLB · Post by **XstitchLB** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:09 pm

have just picked this up again since I'm finished with my wedding gift projects.

Nachstenliebe · Post by **Nachstenliebe** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:15 pm

It's looking wonderful

Faith

msufly · Post by **msufly** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:16 pm

Very nicely done so far! I saw an ad for the kit in a magazine and just love it. Seeing your stitching definitely makes me want to purchase it! I love all things Jane Austen and this scene looks like it's directly out of one of her books.

XstitchLB · Post by **XstitchLB** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:19 pm

I missed the issues it was in from cross stitch collection but I saw it in it's "Buy this kit section" every month for about a year, it's just so beautiful, I love it, and I'm glad that I finally splurged on the kit

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vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:19 pm

I love this one it is beautiful and beautifully stitched too

meerkat · Post by **meerkat** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:44 pm

a very pretty design.

msufly · Post by **msufly** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:49 pm

Ok, so I couldn't stand it anymore and I just purchased the PDF chart from CrossStitchCharts.co.uk. I'm looking at the PDF now and wow, there are a lot of colors! XStitchLB - is your kit in Anchor or DMC floss? The other thing I was amazed with is how precise the floss key is - not only do they say the colors used, but how many stitches of each color, how much floss that equates to (in inches & cm's) and how many skeins...not a rounded number to the nearest skein, but down to 2 decimal places!

I don't know when I'll start to stitch this but I think it's going to be a fun challenge!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:17 pm

That is lovely. and it does look like something right out of Jane Austen (or Mary Balogh if you prefer a current Regency Author). The colors give it that "Romance" feeling too. I am looking forward to your next update.

Carole

XstitchLB · Post by **XstitchLB** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:29 pm

I usually work with DMC floss but when I bought the kit they sent me Anchor floss, I just hope that they sent me enough because I don't have back ups for it.

LadyS · Post by **LadyS** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:48 pm

Lovely project!

Nanna2Five · Post by **Nanna2Five** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:49 pm

Beautiful! I love how back stitching makes it jump out

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:35 pm

Very nice it is so great to see this one being worked on again.

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:11 pm

I've had my eye on this chart too. I think it's lovely. There is a lot going on in it. You can weave stories about the various people at the ball!
You are doing a great job.

I will follow this thread with great interest.
How do you find the pattern to work with? Is it easy to follow?

crafterglen · Post by **crafterglen** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:27 pm

What a difference the back stitch makes? It really makes it come alive doesn't it? I just finished a Sandi Littlejohn piece for the magazine, it will be out soon and I loved it, just wanted it to keep going, like stitching the next scene? As for how they are to stitch? Sandi's charts are a dream to stitch, easy but so much going on, so many characters, they do grow quickly.
Happy Stitching
Glen x

AriannaF · Post by **AriannaF** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:13 pm

I've always admired this pattern too

Yours looks absolutely wonderful so far, I can't wait to see your next update

XstitchLB · Post by **XstitchLB** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:58 am

It's very easy to follow, I have a color chart which makes it nice because it makes it easier to see where I'm at if I've lost my place

XstitchLB · Post by **XstitchLB** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:01 am

crafterglen which piece did you do of hers for the magazine? I really love her projects they are so full of life, I really like this project it seems like a Romance novel coming to life and the lady and gentleman in the middle are the lead characters

dalronix · Post by **dalronix** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:59 am

Some of you might find this kit of interest too:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bucilla-Heir ... 5d30cd25d7" target="_blank

Just noticed it as I was doing my twice daily trawl through EvilBay.

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:20 pm

XstitchLB wrote:crafterglen which piece did you do of hers for the magazine? I really love her projects they are so full of life, I really like this project it seems like a Romance novel coming to life and the lady and gentleman in the middle are the lead characters

I would be interested to know that too.
As for the lady and gentleman in the middle, I like to think they could be Elizabeth and Darcy. (I'm an incurable romantic!)

Thankyou for the assurance the pattern is easy to follow. Another one on my wishlist!

Fizzbw · Post by **Fizzbw** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:13 pm

Great start!!

I'm doing this one as well - in DMC and using silk/rayon for the dresses and coats (the ones in the forefront) its great to stitch. I MUST get back to it, its been on the back burner for a while and I'm just over halfway along.

I'm eyeing up the Ascot one as well.

Niki xxx

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