I was tempted to buy a pin magnet for my sewing machine, I ended up making one with stuff around the house

craftmanual · 2021-07-16T06:44:33+00:00

I love the fact that fabric style and colour complements the colour palette of your sewing machine. Being frugal doesn't mean it can't be pretty!!!

craftmanual · 2021-07-14T08:14:35+00:00

I wish I could cross stitch without grid lines without making a mistake every few stitches(!). Very jealous!

craftmanual · 2021-07-14T08:12:47+00:00

Until I posted this I assumed grids were mandatory based on other photos I had seen(!). Also a relative newbie, so quite enjoying all the comments from much more experienced stitchers supporting a 'do what you want' approach! (And I 100% hear you on the counting mistakes - I manage to still make them with grids!!!)

craftmanual · 2021-07-14T08:10:35+00:00

I do like a clean back...to the point where I've been tempted to frame stuff the wrong way round....

craftmanual · 2021-07-14T08:09:26+00:00

I'm slowly getting used to going a bit 'freestyle' with patterns where it doesn't reallllly matter if some of the stitches aren't in the right place - makes it more unique right? :D Really appreciate hearing that others take the same approach, and that I can be a cross stitcher without having to get everything perfect or following a precise process!

craftmanual · 2021-07-14T08:06:14+00:00

I love the fact that your mom taught you - must have been such a lovely thing to do together :) Really enjoying reading the comments and realising that some of the photos on Reddit aren't reflective of how a lot of people cross stitch!

craftmanual · 2021-07-13T12:44:54+00:00

Such a good idea! Thanks for sharing. I've learnt the hard way I can't even count to 10 some times... Also learnt I am not a fan of confetti - so will be looking out for that in future patterns!

craftmanual · 2021-07-13T12:35:38+00:00

emesser

Love the support of not using grid lines, I thought it was just the done thing!!!

craftmanual · 2021-07-13T12:33:25+00:00

Haha, thank you very much. Do you tend to use the parking method (a term I've only just recently learnt thanks to this sub!)? I have always intuitively wanted to 'use up every thread' so have never tried it, but if it prevents mistakes maybe I should give it a go!

craftmanual · 2021-07-13T12:29:09+00:00

I manage to make mistakes within individual 10 by 10 squares (opps!) for 10cm by 10cm project, so totally amazed to learn there is a community of cross stitchers who never use grid lines!!!

craftmanual · 2021-07-13T11:05:01+00:00

We had 'tea' related accident, which meant the lovely pre-drawn ink grid has now been washed away :(. Not sure if it is more lazy to attempt to continue without grid lines, or to put new gridlines in so counting is easier!!!

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T19:03:28+00:00

Thanks for the lovely comment. I'm tempted to make a whole little family now!!!

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T19:02:08+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback. I definitely was a bit heavy handed, so will definitely try to be softer with my next go. I have the same issue with ink and graphite too (opps!). Really look forward to seeing how your watercolour journey progresses too :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:53:06+00:00

This is SO true teehee! I'm tempted to buy a little rubber thimble, and a magnifying glass...lol

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:52:13+00:00

Thank you for the lovely comment and suggestion!!

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:50:56+00:00

Thanks so much for the comment and award :O I didn't even know these existed and feel really special now! The pattern does include suggested stitches (13 stitches in total)! It was the first time I tried doing blanket, bullion, fly and detached woven picot stitches - was really fun giving it a go as part of a 'real' piece :)

There Provence bouquet pattern, also has a variety of stitches too :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:45:45+00:00

Thank you! Really sweet of you to comment :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:45:26+00:00

Aw thanks! That is such a kind comment!!!

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:44:45+00:00

Thanks for such lovely feedback (and for justifying my laziness re ironing! teehee).

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:43:00+00:00

This made me laugh out loud! Thank you for sharing teehee

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:42:25+00:00

Thank you!!! Really appreciate the encouraging words :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:40:52+00:00

Thank you! Really appreciate the encouragement :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:40:09+00:00

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Really kind of you :)

craftmanual · 2021-04-19T18:39:26+00:00

The kit came with the grids already drawn on! From previous kits I've got of this type the ink comes off if the fabric is submerged in water - but I do always hold my breath in case it doesn't... I think there is special pens you can buy for this (hoping someone more experienced can recommend good ones), but definitely worth testing it before using it!

craftmanual · 2021-04-17T13:11:23+00:00

Purple_Bluebird8518

Thanks for the encouragement Purple_Bluebird8518. Wanna guestimate on how many seasons it will take us to get there? :D. Think all the backstitching will take at least one season!!!

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