Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Bless This Hive of Scum and Villainy

Here it is, gang, my greatest embroidery pattern EVER.

I'm so happy with it all around. I actually tested all the colors on a scrap of the fabric before starting to stitch (unheard of for me) and I think that really helped, as I'm really happy with that aspect as well (though the blue is a bit bright in certain lights/pictures.

Anyway, the pattern is now up in my Etsy shop.

Currently working on a Christmas present that I can't post here, but I've also got a small free embroidery piece going that I should be posting soon. I'm intending to restitch my Roman mosaic too, now that I own all the DMC colors.

I've started using software to convert some of my patterns into all symbols versions, since I know a lot of people prefer that. They're so hard for me to read myself though. When you've got a lot of colors obviously that's the best option, likewise if you've got limited printer ink, but for a simple pattern I think colored squares are so much easier to read. Of course I can't use printed out patterns at all since I'm pretty well lying down when I stitch. 

Tomorrow I'll have a post about this year's Quilt National exhibit at the Dairy Barn. It's an especially incredible group this year, with loads of embroidery incorporated.

8 comments:

  1. I have started working on a Christmas project too...it always feels weird doing it while its still technically summer but I know if I don't start now I will end up putting it off and then rushing come December.

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    1. Yeah, the earlier the better for sure! This is the first piece I'm actually trying to hide from the recipient. Usually I just stitch my thing and mark them off as a gift after the person expresses interest. I'm sure I'll slip up and leaving it lying around by accident at some point though.

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  2. Will you make that chart available again on etsy (it's not there right now...)? I just love it and have to have it!!

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    1. You must have just caught it between someone buying it and me renewing it. It's there now:
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/161534652/bless-this-house-mos-eisley-edition?

      If it's not there when you look it should be back soon!

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  3. Did you know this pattern is in Pokemon Sun and Moon? Because I wouldn't want them taking it from you without your approval.

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    1. Someone just messaged me about this on Etsy. I definitely didn't give my approval. If anyone can take a screenshot for me I'd really appreciate it.

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    2. I think the photo going around is edited. I just went into the game and it wasn't there

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