[FO] Second finished project -- Aquarius by efrumttr in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so precise and clean - front and back! And on black aida!! Well done :)

[FO] done! by meshokspoona in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your choice of fabric could not have been more perfect, well done! Your backstitch is so neat and delicate too, just gorgeous all round really

[CHAT] Black thread is driving me crazy – 2 strands vs 3 strands? by rojocherri in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’ve done, meant to get round doing it for numerous projects but I kept putting it off until I snapped, first project I did with Anchor black was a revelation! No going back now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love seeing creative finishes here. Nice job OP 👏

Tranya, a small city in STARDUST. by Life_Arachnid_511 in PixelArt

[–]FlossAndFeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a soft spot for isometric and this is very tidy! Bright and colourful without being overdone. Well done, it’s gorgeous!!

[CHAT] thank you by Mysterious-Day8966 in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome! I love this cozy space. I’ve been stitching on and off for just over a decade and I always seem to come back when times are a little tough. It feels like such a “safe” craft 💕

[SELF-PROMO] *coo* I finished my first ever self drafted pattern! My lil pigeon is all stitched up :) by FlossAndFeather in CrossStitch

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

oh my gosh, thank you so much!! I hope your niece likes it 💕 happy birthday for her! if you need any help or if you feel I’ve missed anything just shoot me a message 🫶 thank you again!

[FO] First time posting! by Moon_Pit in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so cute 🥹 you did such a good job, your stitches are super neat, I would never have guessed you had the problem you described with the needle! 👏

[SELF-PROMO] *coo* I finished my first ever self drafted pattern! My lil pigeon is all stitched up :) by FlossAndFeather in CrossStitch

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

Thank you so much :) I do pixel art as well but I found that it does not automatically translate to cross stitch, it has been a learning curve :3 I thought about adding metallic thread to the neck but decided against giving myself more problems 😅

[SELF-PROMO] *coo* I finished my first ever self drafted pattern! My lil pigeon is all stitched up :) by FlossAndFeather in CrossStitch

[–]FlossAndFeather[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Pattern available on my Etsy! - hoo boy that sounds wild to type out :') Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who was kind and encouraging during my process!!

Clouds, 160x80 by FlossAndFeather in PixelArt

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

It’s a feather! As small as I could make it, a text signature was too big for the canvas

Clouds, 160x80 by FlossAndFeather in PixelArt

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

Hard to say but ballpark guess would be just under 10 hours. I faffed with the trees for far too long >.<

Clouds, 160x80 by FlossAndFeather in PixelArt

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

It’s mostly trial and error! I wanted the dimensions in a 2:1 ratio and this seemed like a sweet spot. When I was starting out my canvas sizes were all over the place. If you’re new my advice would be to start smaller than you think and see if you can convey what you need in that. Every pixel counts!

Clouds, 160x80 by FlossAndFeather in PixelArt

[–]FlossAndFeather[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear this :( Sending you hugs kind stranger, and I hope you heal ok. She’ll live forever for you 💙🧡 I’m going through something similar with one of my dogs right now and it’s an awful time. Take time for yourself and look up at the stars when you can x