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Large cross stitch projects
I have been working on a large cross stitch design and wondered if
anyone has seen a larger one. My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida. |
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No, that seems pretty large to me ;-) ... I have an ongoing WIP that is in
that ballpark, but not quite that big. 2ft by 3ft 14 ct. White Aida. I am doing it with 3 threads to emphasize the colors. It will be the Coat of Arms for Australia when it is finished, someday. I am always doing a little bit of work on it, but with something that big, it just takes time as you would expect .... Julie --- * remove nospam_ from the email address to reply "Denise B" wrote in message om... I have been working on a large cross stitch design and wondered if anyone has seen a larger one. My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida. |
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I have been working on a large cross stitch design and wondered if
anyone has seen a larger one. My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida Impressive! Mom did a 24" x 60" needlepoint once, it almost cured her of ever needlepointing again! lol Caryn Blue Wizard Designs http://hometown.aol.com/crzy4xst/index.html Updated: 7/7/03 -- now available Dragon of the Stars View WIPs at: http://community.webshots.com/user/carynlws (Caryn's UFO's) |
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Denise B ) writes:
I have been working on a large cross stitch design and wondered if anyone has seen a larger one. My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida. I think we need to be careful as to what is meant by "large". The smaller the count, the larger the piece will be physically, but to me "large" means the number of stitches. If your piece is solid stitching, then it is an impressive 672 stitches square; or around 450,000 stitches. So far as I am concerned that is *huge*. However, if it is not solid stitching, then it may not be that "big". The biggest I have done is about 500 by 250 stitches; or around 225,000 stitches (The Naked Maja). -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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My project is of the South Portlandhead
Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida. That big for just ONE lighthouse?! Wow. My current biggie is a map of the US. About 20 x 24 or so. Is this your only project for now? cowie |
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Embroidery is washable, unless you are using some finicky threads or
grounds that caution "do not wash". Try rolling it, rather than folding it. If you don't have a tube long enough, and a fabric store near you, ask if you can have one of the empty tubes that so much fabric comes on these days. Or purchase a tube at an office supply store or local post office. Dianne Denise B wrote: (CowieLuv) wrote in message ... My project is of the South Portlandhead Lighthouse in South Portland, Maine. It is 48"x48" at 14 count aida. That big for just ONE lighthouse?! Wow. My current biggie is a map of the US. About 20 x 24 or so. Is this your only project for now? cowie Hi - Yes it is my only project for the time. I fell in love with this lighthouse years ago and had to stitch it. My concerns with it are several - I am doing it in hand and I am folding it. I've gotten it out of the plastic container I had it in, but I am so concerned about dirt. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Some had asked if it was a solid stitched project - yes it is. |
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Denise B ) writes:
Hi - Yes it is my only project for the time. I fell in love with this lighthouse years ago and had to stitch it. My concerns with it are several - I am doing it in hand and I am folding it. I've gotten it out of the plastic container I had it in, but I am so concerned about dirt. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Some had asked if it was a solid stitched project - yes it is. Dont worry about the dirt; providing you are using top quality materials, such as DMC or Anchor thread. When it is finished, just wash it in any normal laundry detergent, and it will come out sparkling clean. I was my stuff by hand in Tide, rinse very well, hang to dry and iron on the reverse side. -- Jim Cripwell. The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any time that is spent in stitching. Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England. |
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My concerns with it are
several - I am doing it in hand and I am folding it. I've gotten it out of the plastic container I had it in, but I am so concerned about dirt. I use cotton zippered pillow case covers for the projects I'll be stitching on "forever". Keeps out most dirt and kitty hairs, but the fabric and fibers cant still "breathe". cowie |
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