This pattern was done on 14 c and the measurement is 16.5 X 19.5 but if you do it on 18 c it will be 13 X 15.5 Just do not forget to add 4 inches to the border for framing

I would say that they definitely for the advanced stitcher. Or the adventurous. LOL

The graph is a nice size and can be made even bigger. The pattern is black on white. Every square is stitched. If you are okay with lots of stitching and frequently color changes you should definitely go for it.

I have one I'm currently working on Lavendar Rose, and Artecy tends to be very tedious with many many stitches in a row of 1 color.........like a row of 10 single stitches each one a DIFFERENT color. So, like someone said definitely for advanced or adventurous!! If you are new to counted cross stitching then do not start with Artecy! IMHO, it would kill the joy of stitching! If I had not been stitching for years, I never would've considered an Artecy.

But it IS gorgeous! If you are going to stitch it anway the definitely pre-grid your fabric before starting! Kinda wish I'd done that for my rose!! The frequent color change is wha makes Artecy such PRETTY projects!

Enjoy!

Marlene

Artecy, Mystic Stitch, Heaven And Earth Designs, Scarlet Quince, and others, specialize in these complex designs. Usually every square stitched in full cross stitches, 60+ DMC colors, charts on numerous b & w letter-sized paper. Artecy & ECS are helpful in floss needed. Artecy also gives you a stitch count by color, which is handy if you want to combine colors.

Marlene, don't say you're stitching rows. SYagel, or any others, would tell you to stitch the color in your needle as far as possible.

I say go for it !! :)
I absolutely love Artecy patterns.
I am currently working on a Artecy pattern that has 18 pages with 58 DMC colours and this is the second biggest project I have ever done and absolutely love their patterns, they are very easy to read and I am having no problems with it. Artecy patterns are wonderful to work with! Don't let people discourage you, if you have the confidence like myself than give it a shot it is a beautiful pattern :)

Interesting, Jau11. I once hung out with people who believed all Cross Stitch was "Beginners" stuff.

I have been cross stitching (counted) for a year now and in that time I have completed 2 beginner kits, and recently completed a project using black aida and the project size was 14 x 11 and had no problems with it. Now I am working on a pattern from Artecy which is 21.3" x 15.9" on 14cnt using 58 DMC colours and is 18 pages and I am really enjoying it. I strongly believe that if you feel you can do a pattern/project than you will succeed :)

Thanks everyone! I just finished an Orenco design with 48 threads. So what's 10 more.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. We really appreciate it.

I have stitched many of these designs myself and have seen many tips and tricks people use to stitch these type of designs so I am listing some below and I can help you with any queries you have.

We try to make our patterns as easy to read as possible. Alot of people do photocopy patterns at a larger size to make them easy on the eyes or they make a photocopy just to use as a personal use only working copy, which we are fine with. I use a lamp with a magnifier on it to see the pattern easily, best investment I have ever made, as when I get a chance, I mostly stitch at night.

Our patterns can be stitched on any count of fabric.The higher the count, the smaller the finished design will be. How it is worked out is the stitch count divided by the aida count you are using. So for e.g a design that is 140 x 140 stitches stitched on 14 count aida would be 10" x 10". Also any colour fabric can be used, unless we specify a particular colour. We generally recommend white or off white for most of our designs as it is usually cheaper and easier to stitch on and if the background is fully stitched you will not see the fabric anyway.

The sizes shown on the pattern are the completed size of the design. Your fabric should be measured at the sizes shown on the front page of the pattern and then add at least another 3 inches all around your fabric to assist with framing.

Once you have your fabric you fold it horizontally and vertically. Where the two lines meet in the middle that is the centre of your pattern. We recommend to start in the middle to make sure your design is centered. We have a page layout on the pattern to show you where the middle is. If you are an experienced stitcher you can of course start on page 1 or any corner you like provided you have measured the fabric correctly. So for e.g if a design is 10" x 10" the fabric should be 16" x 16" which allows 3 inches all around for framing, then from the top left corner measure 3" across and 3" down and this would be the start of page 1. If it is not a fully covered design and the background has been removed it would be best to start in the middle to avoid confusion.

You will notice alot of colour changes with these style of patterns.

We suggest to make it a little less daunting for you to just concentrate on 1 page at a time and each 10 x 10 square at a time. Stitch all the stitches of the same colour in that 10 x 10 square or nearby before changing to the next colour. As the pattern is totally filled you will not see your cotton travelling behind the fabric a small distance. If you are stitching one stitch at a time of each colour this would be very annoying.

Many customers also stitch these in a cross country style so they stitch as many stitches as they can of the one colour in the same area, before changing colours. Some use highlighters on the pattern to mark stitches done if you have trouble following the stitches you have completed. I personally use a yellow highlighter on the pattern to mark the stitches of one colour I am going to stitch on a page and then after I complete those stitches I uses a blue highlighter to go over the yellow ones stitched and then I know I have completed them. Then I move onto the next symbol and colour. Just using highlighters seems to help break up all the symbols and make them easier to see.

Hopefully this information will assist you to get started.

If you have any further queries please let me know.

Thanks and Best wishes
Tereena Clarke
Artecy Cross Stitch