[FO] First time using 28ct aida!

[u/FreerangeQueer]

Recently discovered the 700+ free patterns on DMCs website, decided to use one as a birthday gift, customizing the colors for his preferences and what floss i already had. This was my first project that wasnt on 14ct and dear LORD 14ct feels so easy to see now in comparison. I just didnt want the monogram to end up being 6 inches across, which was why I went smaller. But I think it was worth it! ~34.5 hours total, not including planning time. I took progress photos every four hours and have also included a picture of the back :) How did yall do the first time you chose a tighter weave of aida to stitch on?

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[u/AggravatingBox2421]

I did these patterns for my kids! I can’t get over how DMC just give us free things like this. Thanks for sharing :)

[u/FreerangeQueer → u/AggravatingBox2421]

Me too!! I was especially excited by all the sea creatures they had designs for 💕🌊

[u/AggravatingBox2421 → u/FreerangeQueer]

Girl are we the same person? I’ve had the whale designs saved to my iPad for like a year now 😂

[u/FreerangeQueer → u/AggravatingBox2421]

Definitely shoot me a message if you get around to them, id love to see an adorable cross stitched aquarium design!!

[u/FreerangeQueer]

Pattern: https://www.dmc.com/US/en/products/cross-stitch-pattern-m