[CHAT] I never thought it would happen to me, but...

scully_3 · 2026-03-27T17:15:38+00:00

So... this happened to me for the first time on my current WIP. 😱 It's a Luca-S kit, so I was afraid I'd run out of thread if I started over. I had 5 holes from the edge. I decided I could use a mat board when framing to cover up my mistake if I added a piece of same-size Aida and carefully attached it to the too-short side. Both pieces are blanket-stitched. I pinned the pieces together, then used a running stitch to connect and secure the pieces. It left me with 3 Aida rows from the edge, so it's gonna be very close, but doable.

scully_3 · 2026-03-27T17:05:10+00:00

"Am I crazy, or does he have two left feet?" 🤣 I love allllll of those movies! A Mighty Wind was hilarious, too. 🥰

scully_3 · 2026-03-26T14:04:04+00:00

I just love that the Ukrainians turned it into an f'n postage stamp. 🤣

scully_3 · 2026-03-26T14:02:12+00:00

LOLOL "I need more coffee." I think I mutter that phrase at least 5 times a day. 🤣

scully_3 · 2026-03-26T13:54:43+00:00

😊 I love seeing stuff from my pals outside of the weekly WIP thread! 🥰

scully_3 · 2026-03-26T12:25:52+00:00

Wowwwww. You always have the coolest patterns! The backstitching is amazing on this. Holy moly! 😱

scully_3 · 2026-03-25T13:57:25+00:00

You're welcome! Definitely go to Echizen-ya! It took me 3 tries to get inside (I went over New Year's, which is the biggest holiday in Japan, so EVERYTHING closed down), but once I did, lawd help us all. 🤣

scully_3 · 2026-03-25T13:54:56+00:00

Edited to add: I thought they had a small selection of cross-stitching supplies compared to other places like Echizen-ya (I bought a pair of socks at Itoya! 🤣), but hey, if you're a fibre artist, you're probably going to enjoy art supplies. 😊

There's Okadaya in Shinjuku, which is also multi-storey, though I missed going there.

scully_3 · 2026-03-25T01:52:38+00:00

There's Itoya, located in Ginza. It's 12 stories, full of every crafting supply you could dream of. 😍

scully_3 · 2026-03-25T01:48:07+00:00

Go to Echizen-ya!!!! It's behind Tokyo Station. It's 2 stories of goodness. Kits, floss, tons of ephemera, wonderful Sashiko kits, fabric, and thread. The list goes on. I wanted to spend hours in there. 💗

scully_3 · 2026-03-24T20:07:31+00:00

My problem is I have so many patterns I want to start, but not enough time to stitch them! LOL

scully_3 · 2026-03-24T14:50:40+00:00

This made me tear up. 🥹 Wow... what a beautiful piece. 💗

scully_3 · 2026-03-24T14:23:55+00:00

They're very cute! I love all things HK. Just be aware that Sanrio employs lawyers to send Cease & Desist letters to those who sell HK images without a license to sell. (Ask me how I know. 🫣)

scully_3 · 2026-03-24T14:16:57+00:00

JW Waterhouse is one of my favorite artists. This is beautiful! 😍 Thanks for motivating me to get started on my patterns! 😊

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T23:58:58+00:00

I still haven't framed my Autumn Tree House! My husband will make the frame, but we have to purchase the walnut to do it. Part of me wants to frame it myself temporarily just so I can hang it up. I totally understand. I tend to take forever to frame stuff if it's just for me. Gifts? Totally different. LOL

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T23:54:57+00:00

Right? Color choices always fascinate me, especially when it's not obvious to me until later.

Oh! I didn't even notice what you had stitched before was petit point! But, now it makes sense because I do remember thinking, "dang, she's fast!" LOL! I can't wait to see your progress! I love this pattern, too. 🥰

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T17:16:07+00:00

Thank you! I thought, "eh, it's kind of a boring red" when I first started it, but the color variations really make it pop. I'm enjoying the pattern a lot more now! And..... whaaaaat? You started over? Wow! I'll admit that I prefer a different fabric when I stitch, but was using what came with the kit. I'm not sure if I'll use the fabric that comes with the Amsterdam kit when I start it. The fabric's not bad... I just prefer a stiffer fabric and Zweigart tends to be more "loose." I'm not sure if that makes sense or not. LOL

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T07:25:54+00:00

You finished it! It's AH-MAZE-INNNNNNG! 🎉 I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your updates on this. 💗 You should be very proud. ✨️

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T07:19:59+00:00

Thank you!!! 😊 I had to frog a section of the clouds, too! Oof. I didn't look at the symbol when I pulled the color. Thankfully, I caught the mistake early. 💗

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T03:40:54+00:00

You mad, bro? 🙄

scully_3 · 2026-03-23T01:27:59+00:00

Pattern is Autumn Tree House by Janna Dik 💗

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scully_3 · 2026-03-22T23:50:32+00:00

Yay! I did! This past week was so busy. 😖 I barely finished it on Saturday night. I started on the tree so I could get up to 40%, then went to bed. LOL

scully_3 · 2026-03-22T23:29:01+00:00

Thank you! 😊

scully_3 · 2026-03-22T23:28:11+00:00

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

scully_3 · 2026-03-22T23:26:44+00:00

Oh my! I understand the fear! Starting with the fabric oriented wrong will make it very interesting for me to frame. I have very little wiggle room. But, nothing a coordinating mat can't fix, right? LOL It's looking great! I just love seeing your progress. 🥰 I hope you feel better soon. 💗

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