I have NEVER been a fan of Mystery Projects. I want to see what the finished project is going to look like BEFORE I order it or start stitching. I belong to a number of Facebook Cross Stitch groups and someone posted a picture of a portion of the Wildflower Woodland Quaker by Tempting Tangle Designs. It was enough to pique my interest so I went exploring.
The project would be released as 16 separate charts spaced about every two weeks apart. The cost was only $5. so I figured I did not have much to lose if I did not like it.
Recommended Fabric: even weave or linen, 32 count;
Design size is 164w X 164h
Finished size on 32 count if worked over 2 = 10-1/4w X 10-1/4h inches
Each of the 16 sections is 41 x 41 stitches
I purchased the chart, signed up for the Facebook SAL group and downloaded all of the available sections. Since 32ct fabric is too hard for me to stitch on because of my eyes, I selected a 16ct cream Aida that I had in my stash. I also changed out some of the called for DMCÂ threads for Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe threads which is some of my favorite floss.
- DMC 597 turquoise
- DMC 611 Drab Brown
- DMC 642 Beige Gray Dark/VMSS Mocha Tan
- DMC 644Beige Gray Medium
- DMC 758 Terra Cotta Very Light/VMSS Pink Peony
- DMC 3021Brown Gray Very Dark
- DMC 3045Yellow Beige Dark
- DMC 3345 Hunter Green Dark/VMSS Dark Watch Plaid
- DMC 3347 Yellow Green Medium/VMSS Holly Leaves
- DMC Terra Cotta Very Dark/VMSS Glorious Red
- DMC 3782 Mocha Brown Light/VMSS Mocha Tan
- DMC 3809 Turquoise Very Dark
- DMC 3830 Terra Cotta Medium/VMSS Sweet Pea
Started Stitching December 31, 2017
Finished Stitching: April 23, 2018
July 2022 – Released from prison and framed. Ordered a frame from Amazon that I thought would work and it was only $14.00. Liked it well enough that I ordered three more.
Robin in Virginia says
Your WIP is gorgeous, Pat. I see a rabbit and deer coming to life.
Pam Lacey says
Your SAL is looking absolutely gorgeous!! Love it, and I look forward to more updates from you. Thank you.
Nancy says
I really like what you’ve done so far. I’m doing Springtime Easter Delight by Tempting Tangles and love how simple each section is to stitch.