The weather's been perfect for stitching. I just curled myself up on the couch, switched on the TV, and stitched away. I've made a lot of progress on my baby sampler:
The lion is really starting to come together. I'm using DMC, not the Dimensions thread that came with the kit. I used the conversion chart on Cyber Stitchers, and I am NOT happy with the conversion for his mane. It's way too red. I'm going to stitch the rest of his body and see if I change my mind, or if I'm going to have to buy a more maroon color.
I've also done some stitching on the Little Sheep Virtues SAL:
This is Gratitude at 600 stitches. Nothing incredibly exciting, just stitching and filling in the border. Borders are never my favorite part of any design. Does anyone enjoy stitching them?
Happy xxx's!
10 comments:
You've made good progress I'm glad you're safe! If you do need another color I suggest taking the piece in with you to compare. Good luck!
Glad all is well. Isn't it great to have DMC readily available to you?!
Might be worth looking and swing there are any other Dimensions to dmc conversions. I've found with anchor to dmc there can be some variations. Gratitude is looking lovely. It's surprising how much difference 200 stitches can make. I don't mind borders sometimes. I like to stitch when I'm out and about so sometimes stitching something that repeats with limited colour changes can be a blessing.
Both your pieces look lovely. I like stitching borders when I'm troubled about something. I can let my mind wander but still have the calm that comes from stitching. Hope you stay safe in the terrible weather!
Glad the storm won't hit you. Stay safe!
Nice progress Sarah. I don't mind stitching borders.
Linda
Really lovely updates Sarah :)
Good to hear that you and your family are safe. Borders can be okay to do if you get into a rhythm with them, I find. Great stitching on both projects, Sarah.
Great progress on the baby sampler. Conversion charts are alright but there's nothing better than having the colours in front of you.
I'm not a fan of borders either. I quite often stitch over one so I can do the border over two but it's much smaller in size LOL
Great stitching. Glad you are all safe and sound. XOX
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