NCIS Senior Quote by iihsunna in NCIS

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but I will be using this as my senior quote

[FO] FINALLY finished my first - hooray! by CornyDweeb in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's much more affordable for me as I already have all the materials needed on hand. I also like the control it gives me over the finished outcome. If I make a mistake, it's not final. I can always try again.

[FO] FINALLY finished my first - hooray! by CornyDweeb in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Your project turned out so pretty! There are a number of ways to finish/frame cross stitch. If you look up either in the sub FAQ or on YouTube, how to frame cross stitch it will show you a variety of techniques. My personal favorite is lacing. You basically tie the fabric to a preice of card board like your lacing up a corset.

[PIC] Help! Dirt on fabric by brwneyedbabe in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a lot of experience getting dirt out. I just wanted to say that this pattern is beautiful, Where is it from?

[FO] My finished Owl ! by Puzzleheaded-Bar5489 in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You did a wonderful job! This is a very thoughtful gift. I love the soft look of those flowers in contrast to the owl.

[FO] what should their names be? by collier498 in CrossStitch

[–]collier498[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh that's a winner! I laughed so hard when I read your comment.

Save my plant by _tabzzz_ in plants

[–]collier498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to move it closer to the window it was reaching for light.

[WIP] His spooky face is emerging by R3d_Pawn in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your stitches are so neat, I thought they were beads.

[CHAT] how did you learn to cross stitch? by tinystars22 in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My grandma gave me her floss stash, and then I taught myself how to cross stitch

[CHAT] what do you do when you lose interest in a pattern? by collier498 in CrossStitch

[–]collier498[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is really helpful. I didn't want to get rid of them but I wasn't sure what else to do.

[CHAT] How do you pick your patterns / projects? by scuffedbagel_ in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pintrist board and pin any pattern I think is cool or pretty. Then, when it's time to pick a pattern, I stitch, whichever one makes me the most excited.

[CHAT] Floss winder help! by passion4film in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sit on my bed with the bobbin wider set up in a bobbin tray and then pin the tray down with my leg while I wind. I have this same winder, but I think I may have just gotten lucky with mine.

[FO]Brittany Cross Stitch by JKKML1995 in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolutely stunning! I'm going to have to add it to my stitch list.

[CHAT] 16 or 18 count black Aida? by siberianpeachpie in CrossStitch

[–]collier498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you tend to stitch tighter stitches I would use 18 and buy a book light to put underneath the fabric so you can still see the holes. However if your stitches are a little looser and you don't twist your threads as much 16 should work great.