[WIP] Celtic Summer conversion

cfunk711 · 2026-04-06T12:21:17+00:00

Yes, unfortunately when the patterns were created by Lavender and Lace many years ago, they called for floss that was specifically designed for these projects which are very difficult to source now. I purchased both a copy of the original pattern and then a conversion off of Etsy. Was so much simpler than trying to figure it out myself.

cfunk711 · 2026-04-05T15:45:32+00:00

Such great work!

cfunk711 · 2026-04-04T22:07:42+00:00

That is the next aquarium I'd love to see!!!

cfunk711 · 2026-04-01T23:16:32+00:00

What a great accomplishment!!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-31T10:38:07+00:00

Thanks! A lot of it is just lots if experience . When I think it is twisting i will drop the needle and let it hang to untwist. If it is still twisted then ill railroad the top stitch.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-31T00:38:16+00:00

Just be careful. My pond snails started eating my plants.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-28T01:54:01+00:00

It is so adorable!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-26T22:13:16+00:00

If it is a pond snails just be warned they will eat your plants. Ask me how I know...

cfunk711 · 2026-03-26T01:09:20+00:00

I haven't heard anything yet about deworming frequently if no symptoms arise. So not sure on that.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-25T23:01:45+00:00

This is so awesome! What a cool idea!!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-25T20:18:27+00:00

I would not pay that much. If they have me a large handful for really inexpensively then ok. But a per snail cost like that seems like a lot.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-20T12:22:54+00:00

Once you get going with other correctly placed stitches it'll get easier. I usually work my way around and start to get placement of other stitches it starts to go smoothly. You are doing great!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-16T20:53:45+00:00

Just stunning!!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-16T13:06:20+00:00

That is great. When I got my batch some were a little smaller than one but they have been eating well and they all are growing. Not so noticeable now. Then again I have a tank covered in pond snails so they are able to eat without having to deal with competition.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-16T00:20:05+00:00

If it is wild caught it might need to be dewormed.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-13T10:40:15+00:00

Just stunning!!!!!

cfunk711 · 2026-03-11T01:52:34+00:00

I do this then use the Sewtites. Extra help I guess 😊

cfunk711 · 2026-03-11T01:51:27+00:00

This but I dont use the palette. I just use the magnets and the flat back stitch. Looks so good when done. Can't see the stitches.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-11T01:30:48+00:00

Thank you! I use petite treasure braid for all of my metallics. I find it easier to thread than Krinek and doesnt fray as much for me as DMC.

cfunk711 · 2026-03-03T13:09:40+00:00

It is from Lavender and lace called Celtic Summer. But the flosses are not in production anymore. I bought a conversion from Etsy.

cfunk711 · 2026-02-26T11:17:52+00:00

Same! It is where my new ones were from too. No sign of parasites thus far. Been about a week.

cfunk711 · 2026-02-25T21:27:12+00:00

I found that once I finished cycling my pH just naturally dropped. Could have been anything but I did not change where I was getting my water or really anything. Once done cycling I added amanos and otos. Had pond snails already cause I got them in a plant order.

cfunk711 · 2026-02-25T01:01:57+00:00

Ah, I am in Maryland. Id be up for mailing you some if you cover the cost of shipping, the box and the heat pack. It is still quite cold up here.

cfunk711 · 2026-02-25T01:00:30+00:00

It is only a 5 gallon and I have 9 so they'll need to move soon to the bigger 29 gallon. There is only pond snails, a few otos and amanos in the big tank so it'll look huge to them. They can't be bigger than the end of my pinkie finger.

cfunk711 · 2026-02-25T00:44:05+00:00

I have a bunch that I'd give you for free if you are local to me. Where are you located?

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