cross-stitch experiments

[edenfalling]

I decided to try swapping out some colors in a cross-stitch pattern I designed this past winter, and after filling in enough to get a good visual sense of how they would fit in the overall design... nah, I was right the first time.

So now I have to snip some knots and unpick a bunch of stitches, but hey. I have learned something from the experience.

The unpicking is going to be so tedious, though. *sigh*

Comments

[tielan]

Unpicking usually is!

Oh well, put on a good show or podcast and lean into the zone...

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

It's good to experiment.

For future reference, you might try color studies.

https://www.creativebloq.com/art/create-colour-thumbnails-paintings-5-steps-51620214

https://mitchalbala.com/getting-the-light-right-the-power-of-the-color-study/

I've seen programs for making a cross-stitch pattern, complete with colors. You could probably find one of those that would work for color studies. It's gotta be faster than undoing stitches!

[edenfalling]

I usually cross-stitch to podcasts -- it's a great way to help both mental tasks go more smoothly. :)

Re: Thoughts

[edenfalling]

Oh, I design patterns online so I can play around with different color options! But colors on a screen (glowing light) don't always translate perfectly to colors of thread (solid, non-glowing physical objects) so I second-guessed myself when looking at how the actual embroidery floss appeared against the aida cloth.

In the event, I was right the first time and should have trusted my design. *wry*