Started April 22 and completed June 8. 7546 stitches.
This makes my completed pages (partials included) a nice round 13 so far this year.
She's pretty fantastic so far, and this is the entire width of the top of the stocking. I'm thinking she's going to be a pretty quick stitch. There is way more confetti in this than in Adrift (well, the water and bubbles, anyway) and that slows me down a bit, but so far she's a delight to stitch.
Those iPad/iPhone users among us, I must share with you the most brilliant app. It's called "Thread Tracker" and it's an inventory for thread! SUPER easy to use, and makes keeping track of your DMC stash a delight.
This is what it looks like. You can search a thread, and it's just a quick tap if you use the last skein and need to add it to your list to purchase. It took me a little bit to set up, especially because I had a lot of repeat colours, but once they were in the system, keeping it up to date is a breeze. Just a quick tap of the screen and I can see what I need, or, if I'm looking for a specific colour, see how many skeins I have in inventory. Sadly, this is only available for iPad/iPhone, but hopefully android will come out with something similar soon. It's worth it! Trust me!
Adrift is up next, with lots of lovely reds to show off. I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to stitching this page. Stay tuned! Hopefully I'll have something for you in a few short weeks.
Snow is pretty. Looking forward to seeing more of her.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The next two pages will be where the pattern really shows itself.
DeleteNew reader here. :) I've been enjoying your blog and I absolutely love this chart. I have the regular version of it. Your stitching of it looks fantastic. Your friend's daughter is a lucky little girl; it will be an awesome gift.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got an iphone or ipad but that app is really cool.
Welcome, Thistleberry! Don't mind if I follow you back, do you?
DeleteThat app is incredibly useful. I'll try to find an android version for those who don't like/use Apple products. I'm a firm convert that every stitcher should have one!
Awesome progress! Thanks for the app tip I'll have to check it out
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of the app? I've shared it in my stitching group and so far it's a hit!
DeleteBeautiful progress! Looking forward to seeing Adrift grow next:)
ReplyDeleteI'm about halfway across the page and oh my gosh, I can tell you the tail is ... wow.
DeleteYou're going to love my next update!
She's looking beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWill have to look for an android version of the app
Thanks, Demeter. I'll try to find an android version and post it in my next update.
DeleteWhat a stunning stitch! It looks like a photograph.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That's Heaven and Earth Designs for ya, they stitch up so beautifully!
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