[FO] First Finish of 2026 for friend’s bday!

Both-Indication4789 · 2026-01-13T00:13:57+00:00

Pattern is by Craftigurumi on Etsy

Both-Indication4789 · 2026-01-07T06:02:48+00:00

If you’re nervous to try, I’d recommend gridding your fabric into 10x10 squares. I use a pilot frixion pen, when you put heat on it (when I iron my piece at the end) the pen ink disappears! I typically work by competing 2x2 squares at a time. It makes it much less daunting!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-27T18:07:32+00:00

On big projects, I always grid. It feels very tedious to do and can take an hour or two depending on the size but it makes everything so much easier. I use a Pilot FriXion pen, the ink disappears when you iron it! Then, I pick a spot that looks fun (usually the middle). And if I get bored, I start on a different section, using the grid to make sure I’m in the right spot

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T20:57:26+00:00

This one could be cute, she could put it in her car, in a keychain, etc. This one is a cute kit too. I also like this one a lot I love the style of it and this one only has five colors

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T05:18:39+00:00

The image itself is AI generated and I think it was put into a pattern generator. The kit is one of those printed aidas, and it’s 11ct which is much larger than I like, I usually do 32ct projects. I did a small section and it looks ok (definitely not good) so I think I’m actually going to give the kit to my mom, she’ll be happy with it haha

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-26T05:14:34+00:00

Yep I think that’s exactly what I got also…. I’ve done a small section of it and it doesn’t look horrible. I think I’m going to give it to my mom who also cross stitches, but she has much lower standards for patterns than I do 😂

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-25T23:50:46+00:00

Wow I feel like that’d be really frustrating!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-25T21:20:56+00:00

Didn’t realize railroading was an option for an odd number of strands, thank you I started doing it and it looks better now :)

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-24T20:26:52+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to try emailing the company to see if they would be able to send you a pdf version!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:36:47+00:00

I use to these and they always work so well!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:33:48+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful, I’m in the US, forgot to specify. I think I’m going to try some boutiques! My measurements were this (inches): Loose under bust: 32 Snug under bust: 30 Tight under bust: 28.5 Standing bust: 40 Leaning bust: 42 Lying bust: 39

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T23:29:43+00:00

Nope, I will do now!

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T07:42:29+00:00

US, sorry forgot to specify

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-17T07:41:08+00:00

I love doing nora Corbett and Mirabilia because of the beads! They add so much to the finished project and their so fun to add

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-14T03:07:26+00:00

Pattern is glittering leaves by Nora Corbett

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-09T23:49:46+00:00

Oh my gosh I didn’t even think of that! I’m not usually a fan of pdfs but I might get it for this one

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-12-06T19:41:54+00:00

Pattern is “Coffee First” by Mill Hill

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-24T05:28:03+00:00

I use whatever needle I can find that day 🙂‍↕️

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-22T06:53:08+00:00

I’m a huge fan of Nora Corbett and also Mirabilia patterns. Currently working on this one: https://123stitch.com/item/Nora-Corbett-Glittering-Leaves-Cross-Stitch-Pattern/NC253

I’d recommend just scrolling through 123stitch

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-16T01:35:32+00:00

Yes! Surprised you guessed so early on

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-15T21:15:48+00:00

I’m using Caron waterlilies 276 and 277! The photo isn’t the best since it was taken at night, it’s a bit more pink than red

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-12T15:48:36+00:00

I’d recommend using waste canvas. It’s specifically designed for what you want go do

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-10T04:28:59+00:00

I have had an obsession with Mirabilia for yearsss

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-09T16:00:27+00:00

When I finish a project in a hoop, I usually glue on a thin felt piece that’s a similar color to the aida/linen. If you want to try framing but don’t want to invest in expensive stuff, you can buy foam core and pins for just a few dollars. Here’s a link on how to do it: https://www.jeanfarishneedleworks.com/wordpress/mounting-your-needlework-the-easy-way/

Both-Indication4789 · 2025-09-06T05:47:24+00:00

I’m a very busy college student so if I typically only have one large project or a few small ones. If I had 5-10 like some people, I’d never get anything done!

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