WIPs Updates/ Updates on 'Magic Fire', 'Dunlee Darnum' and new start 'Daenerys'

Hi folks

You may recognize that this is updates on several stitching projects. I have been working on these projects in a short-time rotation, about 2-3 days each. I set a small goal for each project, such as half a page or just two column each rotation. I realize that this is a new way for me to encourage myself and make me feel like I've done a lot though it does not necessarily look like so Lol.

So here the before and after pic of my current rotation, apart from my SAL and Wipocalypse that will be posted separately.

I. MAGIC FIRE by ESMIRA (Pain Free Craft Designs)

As of 22 January (Page 9 finished)

As of 22 February (page 10 finished)

II. DUNLEE DARNUM by JB MONGE (Tilton Craft Designs)

As of 12 February (Page 1 finished)

As of 20 February (Page 2 finished)

III. NEW START: DAENERYS by ELENA BEREZINA (Love Thy Thread Designs)

Original image (have no idea why the color turns into pastel, it should be grayish blue)

As of 24 February (Page 2 finished)

So I have 4 pages done in total this month for these WIPS. Not a great progress compares to others but is it deserved some applause? LOL

Tell me what you think and which one you love to see more among these 3!

xoxo

Gwen

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