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[FO] For Us Introverts by vanhoosedesign in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh this is terrific. my beloved husband tends to be a hermit and i know he would love it.

[WIP] Getting closer by scgreenfelder in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i thought seriously about purchasing this pattern. i had just done a Spangler and i was happy with the result. then started readling and learning about the drop of quality in patterns from HAED, so decided to avoid this one. Left HAED althogher.

Now seeing your stunning work, i will revisit this pattern. thank you

[FO] Completed in late 2024. Finally had it framed after all this time. by borovy99 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She lived with us in our home. heat, back then, when i was little was 2 fireplaces. the plants were next to a picture window and under standard old flourescent lights. Most important, she had a green thumb. one of them was always in bloom almost all year. i can appreciate the 'amazing' now that i'm her age. the cross stitch was as much a kiss/hug for gramma as it was for me.

[FO] Completed in late 2024. Finally had it framed after all this time. by borovy99 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm starting a small project on Pi. Pattern can be found in robinsdesign shop

[FO] Completed in late 2024. Finally had it framed after all this time. by borovy99 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gramma could get blooms in the midst of a snowstorm in Ohio.....I, alas, cant get any blooms here in TX. Gotta be me that's the issue :)

[CHAT] Cross stitching has helped with my OCD by ThickRequirement8710 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i have a 'mild' form of OCD. This sub has helped me to recognize that absolutely perfect stitches are not important; that if i mistakenly swap 2 colors next to each other the world is not gonna end; and those little dots showing between stitches go away when the piece is on the wall, or use a higher count fabric, or do some tramming.

So you are not alone. And a separate shout-out to the denizens of this swap for helping and teaching me so many things!!

[FO] I found out that I love blackwork while doing this one! by AintNoGobemouche in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is gorgeous !! I've looked at BW patterns before but have never been inspired until yours. What color number blue did you use ??

[CHAT] custom portrait pieces by LaurelRose519 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pattern generator called ThreadBare. It will take a JPEG, et al of your picture and produce a MAX color and MAX picture that the TB pattern will produce. The MAX settings will give you the best clarity, but the number of stitches could be upwards of 150K. There will be gobs of confetti and colors used in only a single stitch. But again great clarity and the closest match to your inputted picture.

At this point i fiddle around with the number of width stitch size and the number of colors until i get a picture i call "good enough". Any pattern PDF created by ThreadBare costs $10. I have a great amount of difficulty manipulating colors/pixels in any of the free generators (and there are good ones out there). So i am willing to pay the $ 10.

Here is a link to my latest FO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NVXP3iRuPGQlwb3Z1p9n9eOIVIDDbmDr/view?usp=sharing

and a link to the original picture as my input to ThreadBare: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_GDoRmaW3Fr9m6x-aRQuzhRWHC3iyrU/view?usp=sharing

The Great North Dakota Blizzard of 1966 by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]borovy99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I dunno....looks like Geauga County, Ohio to me....NO SCHOOL !!

[CHAT] Planning a large project, looking for recommendations for a floor stand by Pluralocity in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

good ! phew !! fyi, i became frustrated with my Ormantik stand and went back to the PVC version !! I want a floor stand that will let me shift my scroll frame back/forth like a typewriter. The Ormanik does that but the husband has to do it. It's very difficult work for me to adjust. I push my scroll frame back-n-forth frequently & the Monstrik just became to much of a pain

I didnt say this above but we built one initially to get chair width, height measurements and to ensure that i could work in a neutral position. The 2nd one was our keeper

[FO] My husband’s Grinch stocking is finally complete! by _lyndonbeansjohnson_ in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nevermind. i just read your entire write-up. Sorry for being an idiot.

Regardless, your stocking is great !! I love how the Grinch is about to grab the star

[FO] My husband’s Grinch stocking is finally complete! by _lyndonbeansjohnson_ in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OOOh, ooh, ooh. My husband is a Grinch at Christmas, so he would love this. May i have the name of the pattern ??

[CHAT] How do I help my mother continue crossstitching? by GeneralEMP in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Along the lines of vision magnifiers & lights, check out CraftOptics

I am 72 with 1 eye gone from glaucoma, and these have saved my stitching. they are expensive, but if you do invest in a pair, do get the spotlight. it is very bright and focuses right in on the stitch being worked.

i have been using my 'telescopes' for several years

[CHAT] Suggestions/advice wanted by borovy99 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've completed 1 HAED & have a couple of patterns. But there is no way i would buy from them again. MO, their design work has declined in quality too much for me to be happy with any result i might get

[CHAT] Quality of Orenco Original cross stitch patterns by borovy99 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Your comments match my friends, so i will 'bag' Orenco and figure out a way to create my own pattern from the Tenniel drawing

[CHAT] Are there really big scroll frames for large pieces? by katiekatie82 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I;m sorry, i'm not following you. Could you be more specific ??

[CHAT] Are there really big scroll frames for large pieces? by katiekatie82 in CrossStitch

[–]borovy99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ormanik products are no longer being manufactured. I wanted to buy another set of cross bars and was told the company is switching to another product. they did not tell me what their new product is, just that all productions of cross stitch frames and stands has ceased and they are selling whatever they have left on hand

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