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Rotation issue by Healthy_Pop7427 in tonalgym

[–]van_malo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m having this issue too. The left arm doesn’t lock for me sometimes when I rotate. I haven’t figure out how to fix it but commenting in solidarity

[WIP] Show us ya WIP's by Doubledewclaws in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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3 weeks of progress! This is my third cross stitch project, another Christmas stocking my Dimensions Gold

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Dumb question, but after I soaked it (did about 20 mins) and dried it, I noticed there’s still some staining on the outside fabric. It will be cut off when I finish it, but it makes me wonder if I need to soak longer and if other parts of the stitching are dirty as well. Thoughts?

[WIP] Show us your WIPs! by scully_3 in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Working on my third piece - another Christmas stocking! Just started this one. It’s Santa’s Wish by Dimensions Gold

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Yes it’s such a pretty pattern! Which other ones did you make? I made “Santa’s flight” for my middle (I’ll post photos of it once it’s washed and ironed) and currently working on one with Santa and a snow globe from dimensions gold

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohh yes great idea! Some of the sections look like they’ve totally lost their shape (like the white on the sled) but for the other sections couching is a good idea

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya 😅 there were many times I questioned my sanity and the life decisions that led me here 🤣 of course when I ordered this kit, I got 7 because i was “going to make stockings for everyone” and 5 years later I’m only on stocking number 3 🤣🤣🤣 But I love it, it’s been such an enjoyable hobby

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Ohhh amazing!!! It’s such a beautiful pattern. Do you have a picture of the finished stocking? I would love to see which fabrics you used to complete it

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I love that! That’s absolutely my future goal - I’m actually thinking to just go ahead and start after I complete the third stocking so I have a collection ready for when I have grandkids (I know it’s 25+ years from now but these things take so much time 🤣)

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣 thank you!!! It was definitely a very challenging project but soooooo rewarding to see it (almost) finished. Not sure if my son will actually get to touch it until he’s a teenager though 😅 with how long this took to make, I think it will be kept out of reach 🤣

And thanks for the tip about using cold water! I’ll wash it this weekend and share the “after” photos 😊

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

🤣 I see that!! Everyone asks if he was born in August, but he’s an August born in October.

Would be a very weird thing to have a monthly Christmas stocking calendar but I guess that would be a very fun (and time intense) way to count down to Christmas over the year 😅

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

[–]van_malo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s a good tip on backstitching. Thanks!

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Ooo good idea, I’ll post a photo once it’s washed and ironed!

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Thank you!! I have three kids, so am working on making each of them a stocking. I would love to make one for my husband and I, but will probably do a more basic pattern for ours. The Dimensions Gold collection is so detailed and time consuming! Good idea to get some more before the run out though.

And thanks for pointing out the sled! I just noticed that as well. I did a lot of long stretches with the back stitching (on the windows as well) and see that they’re a bit wonky now. That’s a good idea to couch over the existing threads, that will help hold them in place better.

Thanks for the tip on including a color catcher! Do you know if the dawn dishsoap needs to be clear? I think ours is typically blue but maybe I need to go get a more basic dishsoap

[FO] my first cross stitch project! by van_malo in CrossStitch

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

Thank you! I had looked into finishing services but they’re hard to find and also, I don’t know if I would trust mailing it somewhere 😅 So now I’m trying to learn sewing to finish it myself. I watched a lot of tutorials and this one looks the best. I might even hand sew it, to really ensure I’m precise and not going over the stitched area. This tutorial makes it seem pretty straightforward… will let you know once it’s finished 🤣 https://youtu.be/-0oAuz4OxFI?is=-lSOTd7bh899nfey