Cross stitch and embroidery

1501 readers

1 users here now

Share your stitching and meet new crafty folks! All forms of embroidery and all skill levels welcome 🪡

All instance rules apply: see sidebar at sh.itjust.works
WIP/FO Posts should include pattern details (at least name, preferably link).
Relevant self-promo from community members is acceptable but will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Exclusively salesy posts may be removed.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee

IoSapsai@lemm.ee

EmergencyStitcher@sh.itjust.works

(WIP) still alive, still stitching (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by letter_d@lemmy.world to c/lemmy_stitch@sh.itjust.works

13 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Finally finished the middle third. Happy to reach that milestone. Hoping the rest goes a little quicker.

top 13 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[–] 3aqn5k6ryk@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Wow. Looking pretty great.

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks!

[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Oh wow, this is going to be really lovely when you're done! Blends two kinds of nostalgia for me, the game of course and just the way cross-stitch looks (probs due to a sprinkle of early memories). Really really perfect combination of aesthetics for my tastes.

Thinking about it, does seem like a painful project probably lol. Seems like a lot of colors in some real random spots to get the details right. Just remember the outcome 😅

Edit: I don't have any connection to cross-stitch whatsoever (though I do hang dope art in my home in general), but I am subbing to this community in hopes I see how it turns out lol, cheers!

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

My daughter and I have been playing through the remakes, so this will be for her when it's done. It's been fun reliving some nostalgia combined with a new feel. And yeah, the colors definitely jump around a bit.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Very cool! How does the back of this type of art look?

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'll snap a pick later today when I get the chance.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Certainly no rush or obligation, I'm just curious here from /c/all.

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Here's the back

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's so cool! It's like a subway map. It's not exactly the same on the back, I guess because there are layers.

Thank you for taking the time to share this.

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah the crossing happens on the front so depending on how you're stitching it'll look different on the back. If you're doing a large block of color you tend to do all the slashes in a line one direction and then cross back over on the way back. That leads to the rows of straight up and down lines. If you're crossing individual x's you'll get more of a corner looking shape

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Very neat. I appreciate you sharing and explaining.

[–] bathing_in_bismuth@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Very cool, keep up the good work!

[–] letter_d@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks!