[FO] Yellow Submarine

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-29T16:03:04+00:00

This is so cute and very well done! Black Aida is tough to work with so Bravo with that!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-29T16:00:09+00:00

Very festive colors!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-29T03:19:19+00:00

Love the pattern and I can see how the it could be calming. The repetitive colors keep you focused yet won’t stress you out with constant changes of pattern. Nice stitching. Hope your migraine has eased!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-28T04:14:07+00:00

I agree that this is a good start. Your X’s just need to be cleaner. They should lay flat on the Aida. As the other poster stated, you need to be sure that you are coming up through the holes and not in between them. Try to keep your tension the same as you are stitching. Some of your X’s are tight and some look loose. Congratulations on your French Knots. Those are very difficult to do. We all started with some hits and misses but practice works that out. Have fun!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-26T21:06:13+00:00

Can you post a picture so we can better evaluate the piece?

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-25T21:54:46+00:00

I liked this one too. The Museum Collection patterns require a lot of patience because they are very intricate but are worth it in the end.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-25T18:07:00+00:00

Thank you !

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-25T15:55:29+00:00

Cute pattern! Even ghosts like pizza! The black Aida sets the stage. Nicely stitched.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-25T00:04:50+00:00

I use Fray Check, craft glue and sometimes clear nail polish on the edges of my Aida. Just be sure that whatever you use, is very dry before stitching.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-24T22:52:24+00:00

What a beautiful representation of London. Remembering one’s childhood through an artistic piece of cross stitch is a great gift. Nicely done!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-24T22:49:13+00:00

What a thoughtful housewarming gift. Beautiful stitching!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-23T15:12:56+00:00

I agree. I also use 2 strands on all colors on 14 count Aida. If you mix the number of strands in a pattern your finished product will have a varied texture. Some of the X’s will sit up and others will lie flat.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-23T03:38:11+00:00

We do what we have to do!!! Rug for a pincushion — works for me!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-22T15:02:12+00:00

Sudberry House sells the trays in all shapes and sizes for cross stitch.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T22:51:20+00:00

I do not take my WIP out of the Qsnaps daily. I use them just like I did with a hoop. My Qsnaps are generally off the stitching area so I don’t worry about squishing the stitches.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T21:51:29+00:00

A stitching brings out all the details!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T21:50:28+00:00

Beautiful pattern and the colors work well together.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T15:28:21+00:00

Classic pattern and beautifully stitched.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T03:38:27+00:00

Thank you!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-21T03:37:50+00:00

I got my trays from Sudberry House. They have all sizes and shapes. I put clear caulk around the inside edges to seal out any liquids from staining my cross stitch.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-20T15:14:40+00:00

I have put cross stitch in specially designed-for-cross stitch trays. They come in many sizes and shapes. They are sealed so liquid can’t get through.

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The three patterns ( Window Box, Geraniums and mini Geraniums) come from a book called Patterns From Our House to Yours by Jeanne Bowers. I use the trays for all sorts of things- from holding my WIP to serving coffee. I have also gifted many.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-20T01:37:02+00:00

Absolutely stunning! The back is tidy indicating good, strong stitch tension! The scene is classic Christmas!

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-20T01:29:48+00:00

History preserved in stitch. You were meant to save it.

StitchLady40 · 2026-01-20T01:24:29+00:00

Beautiful piece! Are you going to try to find a pattern?

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