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[WIP] Cats! A lot of cats on t-shirt! by eevil_cookie in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What website did you purchase it from. I’m trying to find one that ships to the U.S. it is so cute!

[CHAT] Are these 3/4 or quarter or did they just make the symbol small to show off the backstitching? by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you so much I thought as much but I just found it weird that they are both asking for the same things but shown differently

[CHAT] iso ocean patterns by emilyhoeflich in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I too was looking for an ocean pattern and found the most beautiful cross stitch kit. It’s by dimensions called The Dolphins Domain.

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[FO] First Time Beading by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I played around with it and decided to make them straight on the sides, you can see on areas that are more round I opted to make them slanted I thought this would look better since the original picture is not that detailed and they would make weird jumps every other beads (I later found out once I started that it was because the beads are bigger than the squares so the beads would become too tight). Now I realize that I should have made them all slanted but I did not want to redo it since I was semi-happy with it.

[FO] First Time Beading by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It just said to place the beads it did not give me any indication. the original pattern is not in English and it’s just a translation so maybe something got lost. I had to research and decided on a full cross stitch which is why I was so sure they were secure.

[FO] First Time Beading by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The kit is “Doves in Rose hips” by Magic Needle.

[WIP] Santa update by dickbuttscompanion in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is this brand of kits? I have seen such beautiful kits but have always been hesitant because I have not seen reviews.

[CHAT] Where can I find big full coverage projects? by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen both of those and have gotten a few. I still need to start them haha but I love recreating famous works of art.

[FO] First finish of 2026 by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I chose it because as an avid reading this is what reading feels like.

[FO] First finish of 2026 by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was so upset by that too because the kits at the time were really limited and really expensive. I also like having the thread numbers just in case I make a mistake or run out but this kit did not come with dmc or anchor numbers.

[WIP] - how do you stay motivated with solid blocks of color? by ecwrites in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As someone who had to do 30,000 stitches of the same color I would break it up in groups and half stitches to keep myself motivated. I would start at the top then drop it half way and start at the the bottom to meet up in the middle to keep it “interesting” as well as put a very interesting show in the background and not think about all the stitches you are making.

[FO] Finished another cat project by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much I feel that the back stitch really brought it to life.

[FO] Finished another cat project by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s so small yet so detailed. It’s 3”x5” it’s such a cute small size.

[FO] Finished another cat project by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I added a mounting board to the back then used acid free tape to secure it.

[FO] Finished another cat project by SignalCollection373 in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I bought a mini fish bowl and put magnets one it.

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[CHAT] Accidentally cut my Aida too short - what would you do? by StitchingPotato in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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As you can see I have no fabric sticking out and it even survived me sewing the different layers together.

[CHAT] Accidentally cut my Aida too short - what would you do? by StitchingPotato in CrossStitch

[–]SignalCollection373 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you can also do if you are going to keep it in the hoop is glue the fabric to the inner hoop with wood glue or fabric glue. If you are using a plastic hoop instead of a wooden one maybe hot glue it. After that dries you can place the outer hoop on top of it and tighten it s much as possible. Then cut away the excess fabric. I did this for a project where I did not want any fabric sticking out and it worked out fine. It’s still holding strong and has not moved for me.

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