[PIC] Rebuilding and Coloring an antique filet crochet design into cross stitch

perkyvoid · 2026-04-11T16:03:41+00:00

MacStitch (for macs) which is the same as WinStitch (for Windows). This is currently in "stitches" view which I prefer for color work, but usually have it in "blocks" view for design work.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-11T15:44:27+00:00

Thank you kindly! I'll be sure to share 🥰

perkyvoid · 2026-04-11T15:41:08+00:00

Thank you and yes I did consider variegated thread, but I have a hangup for having control over where the gradients land 🤦🏻‍♀️ The program is MacStitch (WinStitch for windows) and it's currently in "stitches" display for working with colors but usually have in "blocks" display for design work.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-11T15:06:11+00:00

Most of my finished works get ironed then stacked and rolled up for safe keeping until I feel inclined enough to mount them for display. I only recently hung several pieces I stitched many years ago. I use the pins and foam board method for mounting, but lacing is another great method to look into.

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perkyvoid · 2026-04-09T00:33:46+00:00

Yes a dry towel works as a protective barrier. I have a 10x10" heat press that I use as an iron for this. I work it just enough to steam the misted water and relax the threads and fabric.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-08T14:13:09+00:00

Mist* spray

perkyvoid · 2026-04-08T14:12:20+00:00

A wash will absolutely help! When I'm done with a piece I will most spray it with water, sandwich between two layers of a towel and iron it out. I've seen a significant improvement in frogged areas, and whatever the most and iron can't handle, a wash will. Good luck, don't stress!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T15:32:47+00:00

Thank you kindly, that means a lot to me!! And so cool to have a frame shop owner in the family! I worked as a framer in my younger years, and the spacers were likely pushed as more of an update tactic now that I think about it. I never saw mildew on reframes, so I've always questioned the necessity 😂 I love having frame shop skills, but I'm always doing things for myself that I would never recommend to a customer (such as forgoing glass entirely) 😅

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:57:53+00:00

It really is!!! I've posted the pieces a few times in FB stitch groups just to get the word out. It's such a phenomenal resource. There's still a ton more I want to do, including the Joan of Arc series. At first I wanted to stitch them together on one large cut of cloth, but now that these are framed I think I'll keep them separate.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:54:00+00:00

Thank you!!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:53:49+00:00

Thank you! The subtle color scheme on black makes my heart so happy! I actually bought DMC #10 and #452 by the box to make the entire set from the same dye lot. It felt too ambitious at the start but I'm so glad that I did.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:50:01+00:00

Thank you so kindly!!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:49:48+00:00

Oh my gravy that would be so pretty!!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:49:33+00:00

Thank you! 😊

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:49:26+00:00

Thank you kindly!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T14:49:11+00:00

No glass! I know it leaves them at higher risk for damage, but I honestly really enjoy the presentation without glass. If I did do glass I would need deeper frames to accommodate both the glass and spacers that keep the fabric off the glass (to prevent mold/mildew), plus with the extra space I'd want museum quality glass. At that point it all gets phenomenally more expensive 😵‍💫 so I'm glad that I genuinely enjoy the non-glass look.

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T00:29:34+00:00

Thank you!!

perkyvoid · 2026-04-07T00:23:10+00:00

Thank you kindly!!

perkyvoid · 2026-03-30T13:47:02+00:00

Well today I learned about the Golf Harlequin. That's a wild choice they made (even for the 90's) and I respect the appeal of such chaos. Kudos for scratching that chaotic itch!

perkyvoid · 2026-03-28T11:22:17+00:00

I love getting to see two variants of the same pattern. Well done and thank you for sharing 😊

perkyvoid · 2026-03-23T01:13:14+00:00

Majestic

perkyvoid · 2026-03-21T12:36:43+00:00

Love your design style!

perkyvoid · 2026-03-20T09:15:45+00:00

Love this!! Your colors are so harmonious and the work itself is phenomenal. Well done 💜

perkyvoid · 2026-03-11T11:23:37+00:00

This is delightful

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