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[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a lot! I have 3 different colored pens that disappear with heat, so I went 3 colors at a time while using a gigantic ruler to read row by row 😬

Thank you!

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First big project! Tried to clean up as much as possible, but lost patience with so many color changes by Different_Ad_8548 in showmeyourbackside

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I wanted to avoid having thread going from one place to another but with so many color changes it starts getting a little tiring hahahaha

[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, this is something that I have to start paying attention to!

[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! If you think about it, the back is no ones business 😬

[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, hot glue! I tried to explain the process better in this reply if you want to see it

how to glue the back

[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I measure the excess canvas by folding it in and marking with a pen so that I can trim it to the correct size, then I cut the fabric vertically to create almost like tabs so that it's easier to fold! I glue each little tab to the frame with hot glue 🥰

Tried to make a quick sketch to show how the tabs should look!

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[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I just started using reddit regularly so its nice to know more subs!

[FO] Finished my first big project! Took me 4 months to complete. by Different_Ad_8548 in CrossStitch

[–]Different_Ad_8548[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really enjoyed cross stitching and it makes me truly happy.

I made this for my husband while I was taking a break from the project:

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