Wednesday 22 January 2014

Test stitching on 'Magic Fire' by Paine Free Crafts

Hi guys

I have mentioned in earlier post that I want to do test stitching on some charting companies other than HAED and Love Thy Thread to compare the details and stuffs, so I did give it a go on Paine Free Crafts these weeks.

Like I said before, 'Magic Fire' (Esmira) caught my attention at first sight, just like a magical feeling that I have to have it done and hang on my wall (I know it sounds so odd lol). I started on the central page, which is page 10, where most of the confetti appear, in order to see how the details work in the chart. And I must say, it works AMAZINGLY.

I find the chart is super easy to read, even compare to HAED. Firstly, Sarah (owner of Paine Free Crafts) takes time to divide the block into smaller blocks (i.e 4 small blocks - 25 stitches each block within the normal 1 big block -100 stitches) with a vivid dividing line. Secondly, the symbols in used are super duper easy to my eyes. I can differentiate them easily, which makes my needle move a lot faster. Thirdly, the chart is in large mode. Each page of the chart is designed with full blocks (appx 6 columns and 8 rows/ page, i.e no partial pages -> no 'gap' confusion occurs! Seriously, I have an issue with HAEd whenever I see partial pages, I know I'm gonna mess it up. I therefore feel that this design is such a relief for a dummy like me. Another great thing is that at the bottom left of each page, you will see a page preview where you can easily identify where you are (without searching for correct pages again and again). I'd like to start at different pages at a time, so the preview is my life saver.

So you wonder how 'Magic Fire' looks after reading such a long post? I started at page 10 and here how it looks after the page is completed.


I can't wait to stitch the next pages finished to see the whole face of her. What do you think?

xoxo

Gwen

9 comments:

  1. That looks very beautiful!
    A preview on every page is a great idea. And I find the symbols of HAED hard to read sometimes as well. They can look very much alike.
    Looking forward to see more!

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  2. This looks wonderful. How are you stitching this full cross stitch or tent? What count is the fabric? Can't wait to see more of this

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    1. I do tent (continential) stitch on 28 count lugana in lemon color. This is test stitching anw. But even so, I find it looks great so I guess I will stick with it lol

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  3. Wow, she looks great!! And if these are full xx, you are definitely a fast stitcher!!! :)

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    1. I'm afraid I disappointed you Mii, this is tent stich lol

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  4. Beautiful. Thanks for the review of the chart too it's always useful to have recommendations.

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  5. The detail is amazing and I truly love this chart =) The colors are beautiful and I am looking forward to see more =)

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  6. Wow Gwen that is outstanding! Great coverage even with the dark colours. She is truly stunning and it's great to hear that you are enjoying her so much because that means we will get to see more updates quickly..yay!!!

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