Wednesday, July 22, 2015

WIP Wednesday and Stitch from Stash

Month: $25 July opening balance
Spent: $20 at 123stitch.com
              $8 at Charting Creations etsy store
Earned: $12 for K
                $8 for The Good Life
                $6 for Housework
                                                         
Totals:  $23 to carry over to August

 This is my first SFS post, so I hope I'm doing it correctly.

 And on to my WIP, Midnight Manor:


I managed a decent amount over the last 2 days and I'm really enjoying stitching with these threads. The only one that's a pain is the Kreinik #4 GITD thread, but I love the effect so much I'll keep at it. I even added eyes to the bat and cat and will do so for the owl and spider as well that show up on the other side. 

The tree is stitched with The Gentle Art Soot and I love the effect it has for tree bark. I think it works perfectly. I'm using WDW Mascara for the animals so far since it has such a nice blackness to it. 

Overall this has been a very enjoyable stitch so far and I will likely continue on. Possibly to a finish? We'll see. 

I also purchased this recently from Charting Creations and I cannot wait to start it! 


I have the fabric picked out, Amarinthine by Chromatic Alchemy and I'll stitch it 1 over 1 with DMC 310. Not that it's been on my mind much or anything.... :)

And that reminds me, remember this one? 

When I finished I had noticed the pattern had an error on the 2nd last row and "LOVED" was slightly off compared to the rest of the chart. The designer, Zindagi Designs contacted me out of the blue and said she was horrified to know her chart had an error. She's fixed the error in the chart and sent me a corrected copy too, which was very nice. 

And she did this a couple months ago, but I kept forgetting to post about it. So if you're interested in the design, the chart is even better now. :)

Happy Stitching,

Tiffstitch
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22 comments:

  1. KateJuly 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Great job with your SFS report! I hadn't seen your three finishes; congrats, they're beautiful! Lovely progress on Midnight Manor. I like the floss you used for the pumpkin.

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 22, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      Thank you! The floss is appropriately named Jack O'Lantern by Weeks.

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  2. kate nJuly 22, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    The Midnight Manor is looking really good and the glow in the dark floss is well worth the time - I think I would get a bit glow in the dark happy and everything would have it! lol I can't wait to see it finished and you have me thinking about my Halloween stitches....but must focus on Frozen! aaagh.....ok...ok....I'll let it go....let it go...

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  3. BeaJuly 22, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Cats and bats and all things spooky! It's looking great and the extra touches are really going to add a wonderful look. How nice of the designer of Promise Me. Looking forward to seeing your new stitch.

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 22, 2015 at 3:55 PM

      Thanks and I'm looking forward to starting it. :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    great job on the sfs, love the stitching

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  5. IreneJuly 23, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    amo i ricami di halloween, bellissimi

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  6. PreetiJuly 23, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Good progress on midnight manor. Looking great!! Lovely quote on the new chart.

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      Thanks! It's a fun stitch and it's progressing quickly.

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  7. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJuly 23, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for the comments on my blog. You are a "no reply" so here I am to return the favour!
    I love your Hallowe'en piece and the new chart is gorgeous. But it's so big!! Hopefully being just one colour it won't take as long as some of those computer generated charts. Have you decided on a fabric?

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    1. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJuly 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM

      Just spotted that you have picked the fabric LOL

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    2. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Thank you! I don't know how to fix my "no reply" status because Google + kind of messed everything up. But now that it's being discontinued maybe I can figure it out. I'm hoping it won't take too long to progress, but yes, it's big!!

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  8. diamondcJuly 23, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Wow great progress on Stitching from Stash, love the new pattern, I looked up the fabric, what a lovely color choice.
    Thank-you for stopping by my blog.


    Blessings
    Catherine

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  9. Mrs Milkybar KidJuly 24, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    When I glanced at the top of your post I just saw "$6 for housework" which puzzled me for a split second until I realised it was part of your SFS Report lol! Great work on Midnight Manor and I love your new chart!

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      Considering DH does all of the housework, that could be a true amount :) Thank you!

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  10. KeeblesJuly 24, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    I love the Halloween one, but that Alice and Jabberwocky is pretty cool too!

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks! I can't wait to start it but I'm trying to finish some other WIPs first.

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  11. rosey175July 25, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    You've done quite well with your SFS and your new pattern is going to be stunning, particularly on that fabric (you're not trying to enable, now are you? :B).

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    1. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      Who, me? ;) with nice easy links in every post? Thanks for the SFS info too.

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