Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 4430205 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 169428 [first] => 0 [author] => GrannyNeedle55 [authorid] => 51560 [subject] => [dateline] => 1381111894 [message] => [quote][size=2][color=#999999]medillon61 replied at 2013-10-6 17:56[/color] [url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=4430157&ptid=169428][img]static/image/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size] I have to admit and I have been stitching on and off for years - but there is always a mistake in my ...[/quote] Sounds good to me....I always sleep on it, and usually the answer comes to me in the morning. I rarely trash anything, but I can always send it to my sister. 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Thank god I always get lucky to catch it in time before it becomes unrepairable.[/quote] Usually I am more attentive, but lately I have been really having some problems....my brain just doesn't want to work so hard!:curse: [useip] => 69.231.201.64 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 14 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 4431053 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 169428 [first] => 0 [author] => stitcherex [authorid] => 39956 [subject] => [dateline] => 1381125925 [message] => Ooops :) Can't help you out with the biscournu. But as for the basket of flowers, you may want to consider these : 1) modify the design by reducing the tiers of the basket to fit the existing material. Instead of framing the complete piece, maybe trim it with lace to make a card or stitch it into a drawstring pouch. 2) continue stitching as per chart by joining another piece of fabric. Tip from Scarlet Quince sounds workable :) scarletquince.com/blog/?p=650 (just in case the link does not work, search for 'cross stitch joining two pieces of fabrics') Hope this helps :) [useip] => 175.136.248.254 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 15 ) [16] => Array ( [pid] => 4433212 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 169428 [first] => 0 [author] => medillon61 [authorid] => 51932 [subject] => [dateline] => 1381147474 [message] => [url=home.php?mod=space&uid=51560]@Kathy2eggs[/url] have you ever used a marking pen? It is a pen made by DMC that washes off when your done and you can do all your 10 X 10 squares. I am starting a huge project and for the first time I am using it. The pen is blue and it would tell you immediately if you have enough room for small projects or not. 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Will post them soon! [useip] => 69.231.201.64 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 20 ) ) Have you ever done this???-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-10-7 10:11

medillon61 replied at 2013-10-6 17:56 static/image/common/back.gif
I have to admit and I have been stitching on and off for years - but there is always a mistake in my ...

Sounds good to me....I always sleep on it, and usually the answer comes to me in the morning.
I rarely trash anything, but I can always send it to my sister.She loves everything I do...;P

seb0357 Publish time 2013-10-7 10:25

Sorry, I had to laugh at the second one because I HAVE done that!I was so mad at myself, but it's probably in a box somewhere, lol! I still haven't got up the nerve to start the biscornu yet. It's the putting it together part that will be so funny. I'll definitely post pics!

starstitcher Publish time 2013-10-7 12:09

Sometimes. Thank god I always get lucky to catch it in time before it becomes unrepairable.

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-10-7 13:02

starstitcher replied at 2013-10-6 20:09 static/image/common/back.gif
Sometimes. Thank god I always get lucky to catch it in time before it becomes unrepairable.

Usually I am more attentive, but lately I have been really having some problems....my brain just doesn't want to work so hard!:curse:

stitcherex Publish time 2013-10-7 14:05

Ooops :)Can't help you out with the biscournu.But as for the basket of flowers, you may want to consider these :

1) modify the design by reducing the tiers of the basket to fit the existing material.Instead of framing the complete piece, maybe trim it with lace to make a card or stitch it into a drawstring pouch.

2) continue stitching as per chart by joining another piece of fabric.Tip from Scarlet Quince sounds workable :)
scarletquince.com/blog/?p=650
(just in case the link does not work, search for 'cross stitch joining two pieces of fabrics')

Hope this helps :)

medillon61 Publish time 2013-10-7 20:04

@Kathy2eggs have you ever used a marking pen?It is a pen made by DMC that washes off when your done and you can do all your 10 X 10 squares.I am starting a huge project and for the first time I am using it.The pen is blue and it would tell you immediately if you have enough room for small projects or not.

Roste Publish time 2013-10-8 01:35

:loveliness::loveliness::loveliness:

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-10-8 04:27

I have the pen and afraid to use it!

gratis Publish time 2013-10-9 00:03

VERY GOOD WORK !

GrannyNeedle55 Publish time 2013-10-9 13:45

Thank you Gratis, I did finish a new small piece, and some micro minis in the corner.Will post them soon!
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