Who creates cross-stitch from photos?
March 13, 2010
Who you ask?
Well, many designers begin with photos.
In the current issue of CrossStitcher you'll find an inspiring interview with wildlife expert Simon King and a delightful puffin chart that his crafty sister Debbie Cripps helped create.
You can see a related link to the current issue of CrossStitcher @
http://www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk/page/crossstitch?catname=/Blogs from designers
and scroll down to read about WIP-we photo to cross-stitchers know all too much about Works In Progress.
Don't be shy about sharing your stories.
and enjoy the other pages on CrossStitchers blog such as Stitch a Star Charts
http://www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk/page/crossstitch?catname=/Stitch A Star
Happy stitching.
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Simple drawing
January 3, 2010
Found this old book that belonged to my kids.
Tip: Involve kids
Thought it would be a wonderful way to
involve any children in your lives.
Sparking the interest in children is so contagious.
Have fun. Happy stitching!
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Happy New Year 2010
January 2, 2010
Here's an idea to help start off your New Year Projects.......
Traditionally we associate the New Year with good luck symbols. There are so many to choose from....
ladybugs, horseshoes, rabbits foot, rainbows, four-leaf clover,nautical stars. Did you know 2010 is the Year of the Tiger? Did you know that tortoises are considered a good luck symbol in Feng-Shui decorating?
Here's a link to help you descide on a good luck symbol.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/643297/27_popular_good_luck_charms_and_symbols.html?cat=7
If you don't have an image of a good luck symbol, you can draw one. Yes you can. That's your new motto. A fun and simple way to create your own image is to draw a cartoon,Cartoons are simple and easily convert to cross-stitch designs. Here's a great tutorial to get you started
http://www.drawingnow.com/
Don't forget to e-mail back with a picture of your project so we can show it off. If you like we can even "Share your design" in the Shared Files area.
Have fun and Happy Stitching
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Section 24 of "Kodi" is finished
June 13, 2009
This is my current WIP (work in progress), "Kodi".
Kodi is stitched on 22ct. hardanger fabric. To date 27,950 stitches have been worked.
The next section, 25,will be of the tongue and I'm anxious to get started on it.
Below is a scan of the pattern section for page 25. It involves stitching 1839 cross-stitches and will use about 38 floss colours.
Some colours which have not been used yet.
I hope you will continue to watch for the progress on "Kodi".
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