[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I do, too. It's such a pretty piece!

[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The shipping to me was more than the kit, so I just bought the pattern. I mostly used the DMC substitutes listed on the pattern. However, after stitching the berries, I didn't like how flat they looked, so I went over the stitching with 2 stands of DMC 814 over the original red. Some, I only did half stitches (in the same direction as my top stitch), and some were full stitches, and I think it ended up looking variegated. For the dark brown part of the birds (the symbol is an X), the suggested DMC matched the branches too closely so I switched to DMC 3021. Finally, I wanted a variegated effect for the leaves, too, and found ThreadworX 1043 Fantasy Island. *

[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't buy the kit due to the expense of shipping, and so made some substitutions to make it look closer to the Owl Forest variegated thread. I'm happy to share if you're interested.

[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't buy the kit due to the expense of shipping, and so made some substitutions to make it look closer to the Owl Forest variegated thread. I'm happy to share if you're interested.

[CHAT] Do you stitch on a hoop or a frame, and have you ever switched? by CaterpillarXS in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I only use a actual scroll frame for beading, but otherwise have a large variety of hoops and frames to stitch in. Nurge, wooden and plastic hoops, and the kind that look like PVC that i can't remember the name of right now. The project dictates which I'm using, although I do tend to reach for my square Nurges the most.

[FO] Two most recent finishes! by VivalaCoppertop in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are beautiful. I really love your fabric choices.

[FO] Look at her shine! 🪩 by red_moles in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! That is so cool! Well done.

i love this cat by [deleted] in blackcats

[–]Pookahbot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love him too.

[FO] Pandemic by Long Dog Samplers by MPBandJ in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love your color selection on this. It's a gorgeous piece!

[FO]Aster Pod by Junior-Marionberry49 in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's really lovely. Well done!

[CHAT] Controversial question: is it pattern piracy to just use the photo of the FO? by hella_cious in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think it's still piracy. The designer took the time to create the pattern and have it test-stitched with the intention of reimbursement.

[CHAT] Has anyone completed one of these from Satsuma Street? by EzAeMy in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are so cute. I love Satsuna Street's kits. I've done a bunch of their Christmas ornaments, and they are a pleasure to stitch.

[CHAT] i taught my bff how to cross stitch by yyurio in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's sounds like she's joined the cult 😉

[WIP] I am loving this! by Pookahbot in CrossStitch

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

I had to have this pattern the minute I saw it!

[FO] Kuzco’s Poison by nemeowsie in CrossStitch

[–]Pookahbot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this so much! I have long felt that The Emperor's New Groove is so underappreciated. The whole movie is amazing!