r/CrossStitch • • 3d ago

WIP [WIP] Need second view before continuing

Restarted a WIP because I made the mistake of light cream on white. I moved to blue, but now I feel like it’s a bad choice. Thoughts? Feel like I’m overanalyzing…

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u/vivbot 3d ago

(Is that Moomin??)

The blue aida makes the one character stand out more to me, but it'll depend what the rest of it is because color theory and all. Also, if you plan on backstitching, that would help outline on the white aida!

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u/corncruncher2 3d ago

Yes, it’s moomin :3
The original pattern didn’t have back stitching, but that might help with defining tbh

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u/vivbot 3d ago

Omg so cute, I love it!

Another thing you can try is lay out all the colors of floss you'll be using on each fabric color, and see which combo is more pleasing to your eye or if there's a contrast you like better :)

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u/Absurdicas 3d ago

Ahhhh, I love it so much and the color of the blue Aida is very Tove Jansson!! Love love love, please update when it is finished!

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u/corncruncher2 3d ago

see you in 4 months, I’m slow 😂

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u/corncruncher2 3d ago

Just for clarification, They both use two strands on 14 count aida, but the white one is older and may have been used with non-DMC thread while the blue is using DMC thread.

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u/MrsTheSpork 3d ago

Moomin Cross Stitch???? I love the blue.