Some of you have asked about my conversion that I posted a couple of weeks ago. I ended up having to change a few of the fibers because they ones I had initially selected completely disappeared on my fabric when I tested them. After quite of bit of test stitching with other fibers, I've finally come up with my final conversion. I'm stitching my sampler 1-over-1 using tent stitch on 36-count Maritime White from Lakeside Linens. Below is a pic of the final toss on my fabric followed by the table with my conversion.
Please bear in mind that even though I am providing the DMC color numbers in the table below, my conversion is in no way meant to be necessarily similar to the original DMC color recommendation. I used the DMC colors as a starting point for inspiration and then just kind of went from there selecting colors I liked that fit in with the muted palette that I wanted for this sampler.
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Fibers are listed below in the order they are shown (from left to right) in the above photograph. I have not included color 676 from the original chart since Jacqueline indicated there is very little of it used, and that's only for outlining. So, I will just use one of the other gold fibers instead.
| DMC | My Conversion |
| White | WDW Honeysuckle |
| Ecru | CC Ginger Snap |
| 225 | CC Cinnamon Toast |
| 310 | GAST Sable |
| 352 | CC Dulce de Leche |
| 356 | WDW Red Pear |
| 407 | CC Country Lane |
| 433 | GAST Wood Smoke |
| 435 | WDW Pecan |
| 519 | CC Deep Fennel |
| 725 | WDW Gold |
| 739 | CC Perfect Piecrust |
| 746 | WDW Oak |
| 927 | CC Dublin Bay |
| 930 | WDW Deep Sea |
| 934 | WDW Kudzu |
| 963 | GAST Woodrose |
| 966 | GAST Chamomile |
| 3052 | CC Joshua Tree |
| 3768 | WDW Dolphin |
| 3822 | GAST Caramel Corn |
| 3855 | GAST Apple Cider |
| 3857 | GAST Berry Cobbler |
Thanks for everyone who was interested in learning more about my conversion. I'm really excited about my colors and hope they stitch up as lovely as I think they will. :)
Until next time ...
Converting is such a time consuming task. Looking good.
ReplyDeleteFYI, I used 1 strand of Splendor on 40 count linen. 12 ply silk, 8 yds/card. I went into a 3rd card, so I used at least 220 yards. But remember to add more if stitched on a larger count than 40.
Your colors are just the sweetest and most lovely together, so subtle - they will look awesome! Now, you have to keep us regularly updated with your stitching on Miss Mary, so we can see just how wonderful they are looking - can't wait to see it all come together! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Tommye! I'm familiar with Splendor since I often use it in my counted canvas projects. I should be able to help her determine how much cotton floss to buy based on what you've told me.
ReplyDelete26,759 stitches in Mary.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darla! :)
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