A finish - first finish of 09

On 1/25/09 10:13 AM, "lewmew" wrote:

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Very nice! And let us know the UFO progress!

Linda, still plugging along on Midnight Hour/Amethyst Dreams

Keep plugging. I finished another couple of sections yesterday, and was
looking at it. I'm using silk lame in place of the accent color Hi-lights.
It's definitely much heavier than the Hi-Lights, and really changes the
look. Sort of pulls that color - which is fine. But, of course now I'm
thinking of if I'm going to pull it and switch to plying down the Silk
Lame. I went to this 'cause I couldn't really find a Hilights color that
went to the accent color, or not. But, DH likes how it looks, so I may just
leave it. Who knows. Will see how I like it when the outer sections are
don't - it wouldn't take that much to redo just that in the 4 sections
around the main big diamond. I think all our versions seen together will be
really interesting.

Ellice

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On 1/25/09 9:31 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"Barbara" wrote in message
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I finished "Live Simply" ( a Dimensions kit)

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/d...ductNum=nw0368


Yesterday. All I have to do is wash and press it and I take a quick
picture.
I think I have the fabric to do the "no sew cube" and have some daisy
trim
to add. I may yet add a bead or two or some other embellishment during
finishing.


I'm going to work on a few more "finishing" projects this week -
pillows,
both cross stitch and knitted. And decide which UFO(s?) come out and
which
project I can start of the several I'm really interested in getting
going.

Cheryl


That will look nice as a cube. I'm still debating whether to do a cube
with
the "Think Snow" piece or a pin cushion or maybe just do a kind of
ornament
finish that can hang flat against the wall. I'm also still considering
washing and ironing The Fan that I did for my friend. Does that count
for
two finishes in 2009?

Now I'm anxious to start my Laura Perrin Flying Geese project. I
finally
got it on the frame and now I need to make sure I have all the floss in
place and then, one of these quieter days, I'll start it.

L

That's such a nice piece. Be really sure to check the chart - I've found
a
couple misplaced or lacking stitches on most of hers. Usually easy enough
to figure out - when you look at what you're stitching, and then thing -
hmmm- I think there should be a stitch here or similar.

Ellice


I started it last night and so far I really didn't have to do too much with
the chart. Once the pattern was established, it was pretty easy to follow.
Of course all I did was the center box so I don't know what's in store for
me. It doesn't look like this particular piece is going to be super hard,
but needless to say those may just be in the category of "famous last
words." We'll see.

Much to my chagrin I discovered that I didn't have the Overture thread
called for in the pattern. I really thought I had it all put together, but
I guess I screwed that one up royally. I was so annoyed with myself that I
searched and found a skein of DMC variegated that was fairly close to the
right colors and I used that. Now, of course, I need to adjust some of the
other colors to match the DMC. What a fun way to start a project.

Lucille

On 1/26/09 10:16 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"ellice" wrote in message
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On 1/25/09 9:31 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"Barbara" wrote in message
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I finished "Live Simply" ( a Dimensions kit)

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/d...ductNum=nw0368


Yesterday. All I have to do is wash and press it and I take a quick
picture.
I think I have the fabric to do the "no sew cube" and have some daisy
trim
to add. I may yet add a bead or two or some other embellishment during
finishing.


I'm going to work on a few more "finishing" projects this week -
pillows,
both cross stitch and knitted. And decide which UFO(s?) come out and
which
project I can start of the several I'm really interested in getting
going.

Cheryl


That will look nice as a cube. I'm still debating whether to do a cube
with
the "Think Snow" piece or a pin cushion or maybe just do a kind of
ornament
finish that can hang flat against the wall. I'm also still considering
washing and ironing The Fan that I did for my friend. Does that count
for
two finishes in 2009?

Now I'm anxious to start my Laura Perrin Flying Geese project. I
finally
got it on the frame and now I need to make sure I have all the floss in
place and then, one of these quieter days, I'll start it.

L

That's such a nice piece. Be really sure to check the chart - I've found
a
couple misplaced or lacking stitches on most of hers. Usually easy enough
to figure out - when you look at what you're stitching, and then thing -
hmmm- I think there should be a stitch here or similar.

Ellice


I started it last night and so far I really didn't have to do too much with
the chart. Once the pattern was established, it was pretty easy to follow.
Of course all I did was the center box so I don't know what's in store for
me. It doesn't look like this particular piece is going to be super hard,
but needless to say those may just be in the category of "famous last
words." We'll see.

Much to my chagrin I discovered that I didn't have the Overture thread
called for in the pattern. I really thought I had it all put together, but
I guess I screwed that one up royally. I was so annoyed with myself that I
searched and found a skein of DMC variegated that was fairly close to the
right colors and I used that. Now, of course, I need to adjust some of the
other colors to match the DMC. What a fun way to start a project.

Lucille

Glad you found a substitute. I usually swap Watercolours for Overture - for
the texture. I'm sure the DMC variation will be lovely.

I've spent way too much time on the last couple of projects doing the color
adjusting thing. Just remember - it's FUN.

ellice

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On 1/26/09 10:16 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"ellice" wrote in message
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On 1/25/09 9:31 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"Barbara" wrote in message
...
Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I finished "Live Simply" ( a Dimensions kit)

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/d...ductNum=nw0368


Yesterday. All I have to do is wash and press it and I take a quick
picture.
I think I have the fabric to do the "no sew cube" and have some daisy
trim
to add. I may yet add a bead or two or some other embellishment
during
finishing.


I'm going to work on a few more "finishing" projects this week -
pillows,
both cross stitch and knitted. And decide which UFO(s?) come out and
which
project I can start of the several I'm really interested in getting
going.

Cheryl


That will look nice as a cube. I'm still debating whether to do a cube
with
the "Think Snow" piece or a pin cushion or maybe just do a kind of
ornament
finish that can hang flat against the wall. I'm also still considering
washing and ironing The Fan that I did for my friend. Does that count
for
two finishes in 2009?

Now I'm anxious to start my Laura Perrin Flying Geese project. I
finally
got it on the frame and now I need to make sure I have all the floss in
place and then, one of these quieter days, I'll start it.

L

That's such a nice piece. Be really sure to check the chart - I've
found
a
couple misplaced or lacking stitches on most of hers. Usually easy
enough
to figure out - when you look at what you're stitching, and then thing -
hmmm- I think there should be a stitch here or similar.

Ellice


I started it last night and so far I really didn't have to do too much
with
the chart. Once the pattern was established, it was pretty easy to
follow.
Of course all I did was the center box so I don't know what's in store
for
me. It doesn't look like this particular piece is going to be super
hard,
but needless to say those may just be in the category of "famous last
words." We'll see.

Much to my chagrin I discovered that I didn't have the Overture thread
called for in the pattern. I really thought I had it all put together,
but
I guess I screwed that one up royally. I was so annoyed with myself
that I
searched and found a skein of DMC variegated that was fairly close to the
right colors and I used that. Now, of course, I need to adjust some of
the
other colors to match the DMC. What a fun way to start a project.

Lucille

Glad you found a substitute. I usually swap Watercolours for Overture -
for
the texture. I'm sure the DMC variation will be lovely.

I've spent way too much time on the last couple of projects doing the
color
adjusting thing. Just remember - it's FUN.

ellice


The only Watercolors I had that might match was a started one and wouldn't
have been enough. I think I need to buy some more floss now. Don't you
agree?

ellice

The only Watercolors I had that might match was a started one and wouldn't
have been enough. * I think I need to buy some more floss now. *Don't you
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Of course! In silk, cotton and rayon - so you can test them all to
see what looks best!

Linda

On 1/26/09 10:56 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"ellice" wrote in message
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On 1/26/09 10:16 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"ellice" wrote in message
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On 1/25/09 9:31 AM, "lucille" wrote:

"Barbara" wrote in message
...
Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I finished "Live Simply" ( a Dimensions kit)

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/d...ductNum=nw0368


Yesterday. All I have to do is wash and press it and I take a quick
picture.
I think I have the fabric to do the "no sew cube" and have some daisy
trim
to add. I may yet add a bead or two or some other embellishment
during
finishing.


I'm going to work on a few more "finishing" projects this week -
pillows,
both cross stitch and knitted. And decide which UFO(s?) come out and
which
project I can start of the several I'm really interested in getting
going.

Cheryl


That will look nice as a cube. I'm still debating whether to do a cube
with
the "Think Snow" piece or a pin cushion or maybe just do a kind of
ornament
finish that can hang flat against the wall. I'm also still considering
washing and ironing The Fan that I did for my friend. Does that count
for
two finishes in 2009?

Now I'm anxious to start my Laura Perrin Flying Geese project. I
finally
got it on the frame and now I need to make sure I have all the floss in
place and then, one of these quieter days, I'll start it.

L

That's such a nice piece. Be really sure to check the chart - I've
found
a
couple misplaced or lacking stitches on most of hers. Usually easy
enough
to figure out - when you look at what you're stitching, and then thing -
hmmm- I think there should be a stitch here or similar.

Ellice


I started it last night and so far I really didn't have to do too much
with
the chart. Once the pattern was established, it was pretty easy to
follow.
Of course all I did was the center box so I don't know what's in store
for
me. It doesn't look like this particular piece is going to be super
hard,
but needless to say those may just be in the category of "famous last
words." We'll see.

Much to my chagrin I discovered that I didn't have the Overture thread
called for in the pattern. I really thought I had it all put together,
but
I guess I screwed that one up royally. I was so annoyed with myself
that I
searched and found a skein of DMC variegated that was fairly close to the
right colors and I used that. Now, of course, I need to adjust some of
the
other colors to match the DMC. What a fun way to start a project.

Lucille

Glad you found a substitute. I usually swap Watercolours for Overture -
for
the texture. I'm sure the DMC variation will be lovely.

I've spent way too much time on the last couple of projects doing the
color
adjusting thing. Just remember - it's FUN.

ellice


The only Watercolors I had that might match was a started one and wouldn't
have been enough. I think I need to buy some more floss now. Don't you
agree?


Oh, yes. Especially since Laura doesn't usually tell you that you may
(will) need more than 1 skein/card of some thread. Which is what we found
out with the Amethyst Dreams.

Ellice