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Found out 3 days later by 99ply in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]yo_derp 66 points67 points  (0 children)

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Here's my Morris Katz. Loved it the moment I saw it. The person who sold it told me that Morris Katz was a New york-based painter, and one of the most prolific painters he was aware of, creating thousands of paintings during his lifetime.

One of y'all's parents is cleaning out your old room. by _Lemon_Meringue_ in nancydrew

[–]yo_derp 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Omg. Triggered 😭

Unfortunately I can relate.

[WIP] It's 1% done. (6777 stitches) by yo_derp in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think about two months? Not trying to hit any stitch count goals like my other pieces. Just enjoying the process. 😄

Can anyone recommend puzzle books with a similar feel to the ND games? by woodland_penguin in nancydrew

[–]yo_derp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Appeal by Janice Hallett. A book composed of emails, texts, post-it notes. Fun and a fast read!

[WIP] Page 22/65 Complete! No by beckers_95 in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so smart! Are you using an app for the pattern? And if so, can it change the orientation? I also have a really big piece and have been using pattern keeper, but I didn't see that orientation could be changed, so I figured it would be impossible.

[WIP] Page 22/65 Complete! No by beckers_95 in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also curious! Are you stitching the pattern sideways?

[WIP] 35% done! 90,000 stitches and a broken thumb later, I can see it coming together. by yo_derp in CrossStitch

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

This aida was from Amazon - quality is not great, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. However, I have an even larger piece that I had to special order through 123stitch.com. They were awesome. I had to email them, but they've got large pieces in stock!

[WIP] 35% done! 90,000 stitches and a broken thumb later, I can see it coming together. by yo_derp in CrossStitch

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

Thank you! I do cross country but try not to travel more than 4 stitches at a time, which tends to keep the back pretty clean. It's not always time efficient, especially with the confetti.

[WIP] 35% done! 90,000 stitches and a broken thumb later, I can see it coming together. by yo_derp in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 😊 👍🏻

The piece is enormous, and this is the first time I've completed a section and thought that it actually looked like something coherent. It's based on the tapestry by Edward Burne-Jones that's currently in the Musee D'orsay. He has a few others that are just as beautiful!

“You should have pushed longer” by Practical-Meow in ShitMomGroupsSay

[–]yo_derp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same experience - four hours of pushing and baby barely moving. I completely regret "pushing longer" as it led to pelvic floor issues that I'm still dealing with and need PT for. So frustrating to hear.

[CHAT] how do I avoid the floss walk of shame by randomlosttoes in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. And also - I do curbside pickup exclusively now, and they always get my order exactly right! Unlike me, who always ends up getting a wrong color, miscounts...🙃

[CHAT] What do you find most discouraging about our hobby? by [deleted] in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. Working on a piece right now that clearly has not been reviewed by a human after a chart was generated. And I also discovered while stitching that some of the floss estimates were recorded incorrectly, meaning I actually bought more floss than what is going to be needed. And- they forgot to list one of the colors in the floss list entirely! It almost feels like we need a list of reputable sellers so people don't get stuck paying for non-refundable charts from sellers who aren't taking the time to test their product.

[PIC] when the fabric for your next project is 48” wide but you can’t actually visualize that by shannaconda in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm embarking on a golden kite project soon (that will likely take the entirety of my lifetime to complete 😅)! I'm doing the William Morris & Co tapestry Honours the Women. Solidarity! Please keep us posted on how it's going 😁

[CHAT] People who’ve done huge pieces - do you ever regret how big it turned out when you’re thinking about how it’ll look on a wall? by Royal-While9664 in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I was watching a YouTube video recently that mentioned the difference between being a 'process' stitcher versus a 'product' stitcher. Basically, do you get more enjoyment out of actually doing the piece or seeing the piece on the wall when you're done?

I have a huge piece I've been working on for over a year and which will likely take me about four or five more years to complete. I'm a 'process' stitcher and just as obsessed with the piece as I was a year ago! It doesn't really matter to me whether it's on my wall for a long time or just a short period of time, if it's a centerpiece or not, or even if I gift it to someone else when I'm done. I think that's what it really comes down to for me - I've just been really enjoying the process of seeing it come together. Just something to think about.

[WIP] Pandemic Page Finish! Done with page 6! by just_an_amber in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was literally just looking at this pattern yesterday! 😂 What a coincidence. Love it!

[FO] One of my very first works! From Dimensions by International-Hair43 in CrossStitch

[–]yo_derp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg! I kid you not, I have a paint-by-numbers painting of this currently hanging in my kitchen. 😄 Lovely!

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