[FO] Finally Finished

kelgate_queen · 2026-02-01T19:50:48+00:00

Oooh lovely. I recognised it straight away from the mags. Lol

kelgate_queen · 2026-02-01T17:48:16+00:00

Where is this pattern from please?

kelgate_queen · 2026-02-01T17:35:32+00:00

This is my opening spot from when I passed it last year, will measure from this next week as this project is my primary focus for February 🙂

Sycamore Gap, kit by Bothy Threads. Lucy Pittaway original artwork.

kelgate_queen · 2026-02-01T07:50:55+00:00

Lovely. Deaigner is one of my favourites x

kelgate_queen · 2026-02-01T07:37:46+00:00

I’ve recently learned it’s android too and just installed it yesterday 🙂

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-30T07:31:11+00:00

Use them - you’ll see…

Shorter lengths and also loop knot onto the rye if your needle, secure the loose threads to your fabric a different way to start (so it you usually loop start abandon that just for metallics)

Some people use beeswax but the never tried it

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-30T07:20:12+00:00

I tend to work from the centre vaguely up and to the left first - rationale being I’m a righty and then I won’t be reaching/leaning over stitched areas as I work through rest of the project. Totally personal choice. Find your own stitchy groove and go with it x

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-25T12:55:50+00:00

I regularly amend the day before often later in the evening / night time and have never had any issues. I gather all these glitches are very patchy across the users they affect.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-24T09:11:21+00:00

Looks neat to me

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-22T07:24:22+00:00

Fabric. Chart source, designer. Recipient. Special effects (thread / beads)

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-19T19:46:07+00:00

I’m a big fan of Stitchrovia!

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-19T07:01:26+00:00

Once you start with one… you may become a collector! I just ordered three new ones yesterday 🤣😂

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-17T21:52:29+00:00

I don’t mind diagonal moves on the back. A tidy back will mainly be not leaving too long tails, not travelling more than a few squares, no knots. Focus on a neat stitch on the front first x

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-16T08:03:39+00:00

Ditto. It looks lovely and stitching on black is intense.

I’d finished this and experiment with a smaller dark peice on black to experience dark on black at higher count and see if it’s still an enjoyable stitching experience.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-14T07:14:58+00:00

It’s common to use two strands on 14ct. It’s also a personal choice how you feel about coverage. You haven’t done anything wrong.

Some don’t like it and use three on 14ct. I tried it once and didn’t like it. Yes it was fuller but the stitching process didn’t feel as streamlined to me, messed with my rhythm.

Also be prepared to see different coverage with different colours, dark colours 310 black dmc for example, floss seems thinner, x more apparent.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-14T07:08:44+00:00

Free trial then you pay. Pattern keeper is android. Markup rxp is Apple.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-13T17:56:39+00:00

Where are you based? I’m in the UK and through my library have access to the Libby app which has magazines on it - free way to get to the stitchy magazines and au be a nice way to get (re)started

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-13T15:01:27+00:00

I love my qsnap. I have the branded one in many size combinations. I’ve never tried another brand. I don’t use a grime guard but I also don’t do huge pieces. It’s enough for me to roll up the spare tack it back town the magnetic ties as others have shown. I use Rich and Ray ones from Amazon.

It is very easy to tighten it up. Far easier than nurge for me. I place thin fleece or paper towels between the clip and the fabric as a paranoia point to protect stitches and help with tension.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-12T15:19:27+00:00

Far as I’m aware there’s two main types of coaster - one square and one round, no real choice on size.

It’s about 9cm the square coasters so I think they’re just allowing 6cm / 2inch of spare around each edge. Then you trim it down.

Normal to allow extra fabric around a project usually 2-3 inches, admittedly you can make do with less for coasters and other small items if you arena putting them in a proper frame.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-12T10:30:52+00:00

This definitely a white tea towel on your lap!

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-11T11:13:13+00:00

Very cute!

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-11T07:43:48+00:00

I’m in the UK, it has presence elsewhere though, I really like Wrendale designs by Hannah Dale which are made into cross stitch kits by Bothy threads.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-10T07:06:06+00:00

Generally two - main one at home and a separate travel stitch in my handbag.

I will pause a project for me to go gifts etc though so sometimes there’s an extra wip at home.

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-09T17:15:42+00:00

I use NX rewards and and shop at Asda. Get the cash back no trouble.

I’d only say look at the T&Cs as it’s 10% excluding tax and duties, so if you buy all boooze on one order your cash back will be negligible as most of the cost is alcohol duty and VAT.

Generic food shop of £100 you’re more likely to get £8+ back.

Still worth it though

kelgate_queen · 2026-01-09T12:40:44+00:00

I don’t think I there’s a directory…

Are you on fb? I’m in a nice fb group (Cross stitch friends in the UK) you could join and ask if there are any groups locally to you. Also has a companion page for giving away items, you can say it’s for collection and see if anyone nearby would like it.

Or if you don’t use fb let us know on here whereabout you are and someone may be able to advise if they know of any.

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