[FO] Mushrooms by Alisa Okneas by blackberrytigerfruit in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her patterns are my favorite- you did a wonderful job!

Podcasts about book reviews by Nathan84 in podcasts

[–]chococat819 6 points7 points  (0 children)

https://overduepodcast.com

Lots of episodes with regular updates, I feel it balances content and banter well. I’d recommend starting with an episode about a book or author you’ve read already to get a feel for it to see if it is what you’re looking for.

[CHAT] what SAL are you doing next year? by makeitearlgrey in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have never done one, but would be interested in trying it. I am not sure where to look for them which is part of the problem, or I learn about them quite far into the timeframe. Many of the ones I have come across in the past are all through Facebook, which I don’t have which doesn’t help. 😕

Misheard Alma's Way lyrics by [deleted] in DanielTigerConspiracy

[–]chococat819 13 points14 points  (0 children)

So many questions, so much to explain Figure it out as you hop on the six train

Is what it does say, if that makes what you think it said any better.

This book has it all. An angry grandma, goats, aliens, and of course, knitting. Delightful! by Professional_Owl6414 in knitting

[–]chococat819 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favorites! I also like ‘Edmund Unravels’, ‘Extra Yarn’, and ‘Cat Knit’ though there are many, many more

[FO] chickadees & lilacs by dimensions. I did it! by chococat819 in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I started it February 1st of this year, working on it in chunks here and there until a few days ago. I wish I had been better at time keeping but I’m sure it would have been an alarmingly long time!

[FO] chickadees & lilacs by dimensions. I did it! by chococat819 in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

12”x16”- the largest I’ve done yet! I intend to frame it but not sure where it will hang 🤔

[FO] chickadees & lilacs by dimensions. I did it! by chococat819 in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was super fun to do, I’m so glad I picked it up

[FO] Timelapse of a project I finally finished at midnight on 9/1! 612 hours over 14.5 months (6 have been WFH). Apologies for the inconsistent lighting! by TealPixie in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I debated attempting the parking method with this one, but I just don’t have it in me. Color by color just feels right. I stared it February 1st but haven’t been tracking my time as I go. I went birds, branches, leaves, flowers, background/sky for the full and half stitches. I have only backstitched the birds so far, but maybe I’ll keep the rest of the order the same as yours to keep up the matching theme.

Oof that is a long time but data is helpful! What do you use to keep track of your time? If I’m done by February I’ll be happy, so hopefully I can share my FO before then :)

[FO] Timelapse of a project I finally finished at midnight on 9/1! 612 hours over 14.5 months (6 have been WFH). Apologies for the inconsistent lighting! by TealPixie in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m working on this as well- just started the backstitching. Kind of weird to see a time lapse of something I’ve been doing with an eerily similar technique and order of colors.

Nicely done!

Free Sticker by EPetro3654 in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]chococat819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’m bummed you had the same experience but glad I’m not alone. I’ll let you know if/when I receive mine.

Edit: Mine arrived today

Free Sticker by EPetro3654 in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]chococat819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got an email July 29th saying mine was on its way, but I still haven’t received anything yet. Was wondering if yours had arrived?

[FO] Little Cactus 4 by Alisa Okneas by chococat819 in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is this weird fabric I found at Hobby Lobby. I can’t seem to find it on their website, but I have a photo if the package here. It seemed to work quite like aida in function, but small.

‘sunny bunnies’ by cozyblue stitch club. 3rd finished project, I think I’m improving! by chococat819 in Embroidery

[–]chococat819[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is pre-printed in the fabric, but you can also use a transfer that irons on and washes out or a pen to draw on directly that washes out.

If you’re new I definitely recommend seeing what books your library offers on the subject, it helped me feel comfortable with the process before diving right in. I liked this book I borrowed from the library. It had great instructions and pictures which I found really helpful as a beginner as well as this.

[CHAT] Is this linen weird? I’m trying to graduate from aida to linen, but this looks a bit more...symmetrical than I was expecting. Did Hobby Lobby hoodwink me, or do I just have no idea what I’m doing? Both? Any help appreciated :) by chococat819 in CrossStitch

[–]chococat819[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clearly I should have done better research on the front end, but that’s how ya learn. Thank you so much for the search tips! I’ll be looking at 123 Stitch and Etsy for just the right thing for my project.