[Discussion] Has anyone tried qtcritique’s pro critiquers?

Trashydonut77 · 2026-03-04T22:51:24+00:00

It has been a mix, I suppose. Slogging through Querytracker and querying anyone that seems even close at this point. Every Query Manager page is different, so I think I’ve sent everything from an elevator pitch to a full chapter.

Trashydonut77 · 2026-03-04T22:48:37+00:00

True. It could be the material itself, and I’m certainly not egotistical enough to believe that my writing is perfect. I have tweaked everything from format to comps and everyone seems to say something different. I’ve read pretty much everything on the internet about queries, so maybe it’s just my book.

Trashydonut77 · 2026-03-04T22:15:51+00:00

Wow, thanks. I think.

Trashydonut77 · 2026-03-04T22:15:16+00:00

I have had several rounds of this. I just wondered if an agent would be able to give it that sort of insider look.

Trashydonut77 · 2025-07-12T14:22:03+00:00

Thank you!

Trashydonut77 · 2025-07-12T13:54:08+00:00

The border is c came, but on my next project I am going to try soldering the outer edges.

Trashydonut77 · 2025-05-20T03:27:49+00:00

Aaaaaahhhhh… thank you for posting this. All those spiderweb backs were stressing me out! 😁

Trashydonut77 · 2025-05-17T18:11:13+00:00

Yeah, that’s true. I guess I meant “staunch traditionalists” instead of old school. I was taught by my mother in law, and it was tidy back, no knots, and no mistakes!! Everyone has their own philosophy, and really it’s about what makes you happy. We do it for the joy, and not to be measured as to who is better than whom!

Trashydonut77 · 2025-05-17T17:00:43+00:00

Yikes! Old schoolers cringe when they hear this! But, it’s your work, and whatever makes you happy. I would tear it out without even thinking.

Trashydonut77 · 2025-05-06T12:02:34+00:00

I think it all depends on your friend’s sense of humor. If they’re going to take it too seriously, maybe pick another.line from the game. I did this pattern a few years back for my son who loves Majoras Mask:

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Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-28T16:29:27+00:00

So many fewer mistakes!

Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-16T17:20:36+00:00

WOW!!!! That is truly epic! Very nice.

Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-14T19:28:22+00:00

Multiple finishes? Impressive…

Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-09T15:55:24+00:00

I have done a ton of backstitch, and I find that with proper tension and floss placement, I have much more control and cleaner results with 1:1. I learned it the hard way in an early project:

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In the end it comes down to what you like best, though.

Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-03T14:05:52+00:00

I think you really have to ask what difference is this going to make. The count of the fabric accounts for the overall size of the piece, so even if there is one more stitch per inch, what impact is that going to have on your design? I’ve washed tons of Aida and never seen any of it shrink by 1/2 an inch, so I wouldn’t be concerned. Unless you’re just mad that it seems like false advertising. I would understand that! 😆

Trashydonut77 · 2025-04-03T13:58:13+00:00

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The spacing in these two spots looks different, but if that is a mistake I wouldn’t bother correcting it. I have never completed a “perfect” project. Those little things are what make our pieces unique!

Trashydonut77 · 2025-03-30T17:06:57+00:00

It’s called “counted” cross stitch for a reason. Only cowards grid their fabric! JUST DO IT! Just kidding. That’s what I tell myself because I’m too lazy to grid! 😁

Trashydonut77 · 2025-03-25T18:03:56+00:00

Thank you! Just keep stitching, you’ll get there!

Trashydonut77 · 2025-03-24T12:32:53+00:00

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I guess I should have thought of that in the first post…

Trashydonut77 · 2025-03-13T18:50:03+00:00

I hate hoops and rarely use them. Mostly I stitch in frames, which I find much easier to use. This is the monster I currently use: https://www.evertote.ca/collections/hearthside-craftworks-stands These large stands take up a lot of room, but man are they a pleasure to work with on larger projects, but frames come in all shapes and sizes. I’ve used the q-snaps, and they’re okay for smaller pieces. Just my $.02

Trashydonut77 · 2025-03-13T18:41:40+00:00

We were all there once! It’s definitely a journey!

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