I think it was only the second time I've sat down to stitch this year so have a bit of catching up to do! Pattern is A Crazy Wonderful Owl Family by HAED.
Progress pics from last weekend
I think it was only the second time I've sat down to stitch this year so have a bit of catching up to do! Pattern is A Crazy Wonderful Owl Family by HAED.
14 Comments
MrJameGumb@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
It looks beautiful! I love the colors!
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
I started this after spending weeks on another owl pattern that was 11 shades of grey. The intense colours were definitely the main draw, lol.
MrJameGumb@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I'm working on a larger piece right now that was supposed to be just black and white monochrome, but that seemed like it would get old fast so now it has 5 colors in it lol
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
That sounds intriguing, I look forward to the photos 😉
thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
That pattern is so colourful and fun! What count are you stitching it on? Is it gonna be HUGE? 😄
Glad to find someone else who can't be bothered with always railroading. Especially when the stitches are so small I really don't think it makes a difference unless you're looking at them from really close up. And ignoring it is such a timesaver!
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
This is on 16ct and is one of the smaller HAEDs that I was able to find - their patterns are generally immense and not very practical at bigger count sizes, but my eyes would probably melt if I tried anything on the recommended 25ct.
IoSapsai@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
So colourful! Also love the needle minder. I saw in another comment that you used to do railroading. Does it make a difference? I just stitch without a care in the world and it comes out alright at a pace I'm happy with. Some stitches appear tighter than others... But when washed, ironed and framed, it isn't exactly obvious.
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
I don't think railroading makes all that much of a difference unless you're using more than two strands on a big count. I think I was just complicating things for myself and I'm much happier not bothering. You've just got to find your own sweet spot and figure out what works for you!
Bozicus@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
This is gorgeous! Your stitches are so consistent.
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
Thank you! I used to railroad my stitches religiously but it was so slow that I stopped - and it stills looks okay. You have a lot of wiggle room with full coverage too, which helps.
Bozicus@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
I don’t know if full coverage would help me, lol, it might just emphasize my occasional, unfixable flubs. But whatever you’re doing is working!
sortofblue@lemmy.nz · 2 pts · 3y
Unfixable flubs = adding the personal touch. You don't really want to spend all those hours creating something absolutely identical to someone else's work, right?
Bozicus@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
Good point!
mountain@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 3y