Sharing a little happiness.....one more cross stitch done :) I started this last year, not sure when, and then ran out of one of my favorites, shade 35 (Anchor) and later when I got that, the shade turned out to be unlucky for me . So it went into 'not-so-interested' pile for sometime . I took this out few days back and started working on it again after I had forgiven that color .
Also I did not know that the chart will show the same symbol for quarter and three-quarter stitches and instead of making three-quarter, I stitched up only one-quarters and ended up with rough edges :( So I made it up by outlining even when it wasn't mentioned and that too with a color of my choice :)
This is how the original design is.......may be, antique lovers would like this version .
I unabashedly broke the rules of stitching in this design :) I changed the entire theme, from 'Chunky- antique' to 'Funky-new' :D
Sometime back, I had stitched on 10 count aida fabric and I used 6 strands as the design was sparse. Not sure, how I overlooked the stitching instructions for this one to use 4 strands, I ended up making it even chunkier by stitching with all 6 strands .
Also I did not know that the chart will show the same symbol for quarter and three-quarter stitches and instead of making three-quarter, I stitched up only one-quarters and ended up with rough edges :( So I made it up by outlining even when it wasn't mentioned and that too with a color of my choice :)
This is how the original design is.......may be, antique lovers would like this version .
But I wanted some more colors to that happiness message . I ended up with a riot of colors :) It might be looking cluttered but then I am fine with its funky look .
The design area is around 12" x 12" and I am thinking of finishing it into a cushion . You can find the chart titled 'Happy Days' by Felicity Hall in the Cross Stitcher magazine - July 2011, issue 241.
I will be away for a week to home town with my family to drop my mother back home . I am not sure whether I will have Wi-Fi connectivity there or not . I am taking data card with me . Hope it will work .
So, did you like my chunky-funky finish? :)
Have a great week !
Preeti
It looks fantastic Preeti, I have seen the design a while ago and I love it from the start. You did a fine job. Have a great week at home with your family. Sunny greetings from New Orleans, Alice
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ReplyDeleteI love your cross stitch picture you made. It's so colorful and cheerful looking! Thanks for your visit today! The books was so enjoyable. Have a wonderful week!
Julie xo
Gorgeous !!!!Your cross stitch is perfect with all those happy colors !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week !
Anna
I LOVE your chunk-funky finish!Your colour choices are perfect...so bright and cheerful I like your colour combinations better than the original!
ReplyDeleteLove the finish!! The colours are great, so bright and happy.
ReplyDeleteWow, my dear girlfriend Preeti! You did a beautiful finish !!!
ReplyDeleteI like the bright colors and bold contours - great!
Enjoy a week in your home with your family !!!
And please Take a Foto there, I'm curious:-))
Pá
Wonderful finish Preeti. The letters just pop on your version!
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Wonderful finish Preeti. The letters just pop on your version!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely time with your family xx
Both look brilliant and both have their own merits :) I hope your journey to your home town goes well :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome finish Preeti. I love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteLinda
oh, Preeti, it´s so lovely finish ♥ I love that colours
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer your version! It's much for fitting for the happiness of the saying. Their fabric was rather dull. I probably have that issue tucked away somewhere, I used to subscribe back then.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish Preeti. In my opinion your colours are so much better than the original. If you want to share a little happiness then the funkier the better! Gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful with the sparkling colors!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Preeti, your funky versoin looks so much better than the original version! I love the bright, happy colours-they practically zing with cheer! xx
ReplyDeleteLovely bright colors~ My favorite is that bright blue flower by the L, it's wonderful! I don't think it looks cluttered at all. :D
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time with your family! I hope no one you know was affected by that dreadful earthquake.
It's beautiful Preeti.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors, just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI definitely like your version. I think you are being too hard on yourself with not reading the stitches and number of strands correct. Enjoy your time with family.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Yours is a lot better than the original.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I like your bright colours much better than the original
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.... such bright colours!
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Thea @ Gizzimomo's Stitchy Place
Congrats on your latest finish Preeti!
ReplyDeleteI personally think your changes were for the best, I much prefer your finish than the one showing on the magazine.
So bright & colourful and so you :)
I love it.. It's really awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Can't wait to see the totally end finish.
I like your colors more then the one from the magazine.
Have fun this week, hope you can do some crafting done
It's beautiful Preeti, I much prefer your version. :) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment. I need all the followers I can get!!! As for your stitching, it is gorgeous and like everyone else, I much prefer the way you have stitched the design. Yours makes the sentiment stand out and made me smile.
ReplyDeleteYour version is wonderful, Preeti! I like it best and admire your fine work. Hope you have a good trip. xx
ReplyDeleteWell if that does not make you smile, I do not know what will. Congratulations on the happiest finish I have seen in some time. For all annoyance it caused you along the way, I'm sorry,
ReplyDeleteWell if that does not make you smile, I do not know what will. Congratulations on the happiest finish I have seen in some time. For all annoyance it caused you along the way, I'm sorry,
ReplyDeleteVery nice and happy.
ReplyDeleteI love your " Funky - New" !! The colours makes happy !!! :))
ReplyDeleteA happy, fun finish, Preeti--it reminds me a bit of art back in the 1960s (you weren't even born then, I guess :)
ReplyDeletevery colourful !!!! nice !!!!
ReplyDeletexxxxx Ale
Very pretty, colorful & bright !!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that is beautiful! I like that color much better than the original!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job. A pattern is always open for changes!
ReplyDeleteI didn't like this design at all when I saw it in the magazine, but I LOVE your conversion. Great job!
ReplyDeleteIts just beautiful with vibrant colours that you have used.Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis is Super Crosstitching. Love the message and the vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteYou must be having lots of patience and skill. I tried cross-stitching and it took ages for me to complete that small square fill with xxx stitches.
Great Going..
I LOVE how bright and fun yours is. Gorgeous!!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, lovely colours. A lot of back stitching went into that piece !
ReplyDeleteOh Preeti, that's fantastic!!! I do love it ♥. Great job, it's a real treasure :-).
ReplyDeleteSunny greetings, Nata
Beautiful finish Preeti! I really like the colors you added in the lettering :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I really like your version of this pattern. Please check out mine :))) I have used a lot creativity as well :) http://smartchocolatecookie.blogspot.com/2016/05/happy-days.html
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