As for the errors, I can't recall having this many. Continually missing the placement by one thread and there are at least 15 areas that I found and did not correct. Another reason to love primitive samplers; you can't see the errors.
As an example, the bottom of the r was started in the correct position but I went over 3 threads on the start, and two on the cross which set me up for being one thread off. You can see how it snowballs with the white lines showing how the rows do no line up with each other since I used the previous incorrect placement as a guide. Checking the stitches in the row above would catch problems and correct them before the entire row is off, unless it's off one thread too. That may be why there are so many edges that didn't meet the side border. Who cares? Certainly can't tell. But I'm amazed at how many times this happened on this project. The dark linen? Lack of interest?
And as I looked closely at the chart, I see that two similar symbols were used in close proximity and I didn't notice the difference. The band above the blue people was to be a light teal. It's only a single line and I can easily remove it but I don't know if I would like that color next to this blue. Need to think about it. I see now that I also mistook these symbols for the inverted V so there are other color errors. Again...who cares? I should have enlarged the chart.
I love this sampler but if I wasn't blogging, it wouldn't be stitched. I started this blog to help motivate my love of samplers after a long break, which also held me accountable to continue reporting progress. Without it, I seriously doubt (at this point) that I would even care where the needle was.
And as I looked closely at the chart, I see that two similar symbols were used in close proximity and I didn't notice the difference. The band above the blue people was to be a light teal. It's only a single line and I can easily remove it but I don't know if I would like that color next to this blue. Need to think about it. I see now that I also mistook these symbols for the inverted V so there are other color errors. Again...who cares? I should have enlarged the chart.I love this sampler but if I wasn't blogging, it wouldn't be stitched. I started this blog to help motivate my love of samplers after a long break, which also held me accountable to continue reporting progress. Without it, I seriously doubt (at this point) that I would even care where the needle was.
Hope everyone had a nice weekend.
Already a week gone in May. Slow down!!!
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13 comments:
Love the sampler...the linen (yummy)...the threads...the oopsies. It has a lovely primitive look. Enjoy your week!
Robyn
THAT blue is awesome!
Marly, I so love reading your blogs.....your samplers are fantastic!
The beauty of the samplers are that there were always mistakes in the originals....I love it as it is
I like the chosen blue; it plays well with your fabric and the other floss colors.
I think it is absolutely beautiful as is. The colors are outstanding. Just wish I could find the pattern!
Love the way you choose the colors and the mistakes of only one thread to low--it often happens to me too and I don't bodder.
happy stitching!
greetings,Truus from Holland
Sometimes it just pays to keep plugging along. You might love it when you are done or you might then find a chart that really sparks your interest. Then again, it might be time to just find another chart.
Even with you pointing out the errors I have a hard time seeing them. My motto is "can I live with it?" and if so let it go and continue on. I love this one by the way.
Hope your sister is doing ok.
That blue strongly resembles the blue on my loaner car, Marly :) It looks much better in small doses as your sampler clearly shows!
Your sampler looks very pretty. That blue does look great in the sampler.
I love the blue! It's perfect.
Adore the use of the bright blue. I like things that pop. Stitching on dark fabric is difficult I think. Hope you get better weather up there!
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