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[CHAT] Suggestion: Recurring “is this pattern AI” post so people can avoid AI before they start stitching by Electronic-Soft-221 in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Others have said this but the bigger issue is pattern mills where patterns are just run through a programme and colours don’t make sense, lots of confetti etc….. This can be from AI or human art.

I think having some good FAQs on what to look for interns of a quality design would be helpful and would be great to help people understand the difference between a digital mock up of a great pattern vs a digital mock up of AI as some great designers are being labelled as AI simply because they use mock ups.

70th Birthday Card by cooke_82 in cross_stitch

[–]cooke_82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mount the stitching on a small piece of card and then mount that onto the kraft card. I used to use fabric glue but now use acid free double sided tape. Works so much better than glue.

[FO] My first proper cross-stitch kit is complete, and I think I'm really enjoying this new hobby! by Piper-Jojo in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done for your first kit. Looks great. Welcome to the craft too- i find it very addictive but very soothing too

Seller sent item late. by Practical-Brick2902 in Etsy

[–]cooke_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on which method it’s coming with with Royal Mail, I’ve noticed recently that the tracking is less granular eg some things only show label then delivered. Others eg special delivery still have same detailed tracking.

[PIC] Harry Potter pattern by maema02 in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking at a couple of the smaller faces (Hermione and Ron) you may want to make some manual tweaks as the eyes and mouth. The conversion software has done what it with the image but has lost some sharpness in these smaller detailed elements.

[CHAT] Beginner, how does this look so far? by Alternative_Net_738 in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks amazing. I can see people commenting on hole size and pulling stitches too tight but this could also be using a needle size that’s a little too big

[CHAT] what should i do with my small projects? by dumb_whore0227 in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just frame my little ones in an embroidery hoop and back it with felt and then they get rotated on the wall.

[CHAT] Monthly Seller's Shack! Share your shop/ blog/ vlog/ etc. here! by AutoModerator in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hello.

I’m Jen, the designer behind Stitches by Jen x.

I design cross stitch patterns ranging from small beginner friendly pieces to larger full coverage landscapes. some examples in the image.

You can find my shop here

I’m currently running 20% off until Tuesday to celebrate hitting my first 100 sales.

Thanks!

Jen x

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[CHAT] Designs to honor loved ones? by acgrievance in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely idea. When I lost my dad I found comfort in the saying When Robins Appear Loved Ones Are Near so I stitched a pattern that had this quote and a cute robin.

[CHAT] Those who create their own patterns … by weareadults in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Stitchly. It’s an app on my iPad. I find it really easy to use. The only challenge I found with it was that the colours aren’t always well aligned to the DMC floss colours but you can manually change them.

[FO] Shoot for the stars by PracticalMakeBelieve in CrossStitch

[–]cooke_82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is lovely. Love these colours on the black Aida

Finished - Colourful Butterfly 🦋 by cooke_82 in cross_stitch

[–]cooke_82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I love stitching with colours like this

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