Here is what Royal Gardens is supposed to look like:
And here is a progress pic from a few days ago that contains the clue. Can you spot the big ass boo boo that caused me to ponder my future as the Spinster Stitcher? (Hint: The boo boo was bad enough that I really did contemplate chucking the whole thing into the bin and starting over again, but that feeling...oddly...only lasted a few fleeting seconds.)
Now, oh happiest of happy happinesses...here is my solution:
I feel a little bit bad that I have altered the design terribly, but a whole lot proud that I took a deep breath, hit the "calm the heck down aleady and get a grip" button and just...got on with it.
Where the hell is this flexibility and acceptance coming from? Why am I not on the ceiling with the guilt and shame and frustration that I have, yet again, failed at something? Who is this person who has quite suddenly developed the ability to see a calamity, shrug her shoulders, and say "Oh well...we'll get it right next time. Who wants hot dogs?"
If this is what being 50 is all about, then I'm all for it. If being 50 means that I have finally learned not to agonize over stupid stuff and can now see the whole board and enjoy the game, then all I can say is...
I should have tried this years ago.
Quite frankly - I love your redition so, so much better. Your color choices and placement. Both designs are wonderful. I just like your happy accident / artistic interpretation much better.
ReplyDeleteI have done a lot of counted needlepoint, much of it very detailed, and I think your rendition of this design is lovely. Don't change a thing! It's much more fun to put your own spin on things.
ReplyDeleteWhat bothers me the most is that you think you have failed. Life is totally filled with crap, bad, and unexpected things. How you deal with these things is how you become a total success. You know, the lemons/lemonade thing. In my eyes, you have never ever failed. Your work around is what we call creativity. It may not look totally like the pattern, but then I have never made anything exactly like the pattern. Turning 50 should present you with the opportunity to be kinder to yourself and not give a rat's ass about what others think. It's been the most freeing part of aging for me. OMG, I even go out without makeup now. I think you are kind, funny, creative, artistic, and an all around wonderful person. That's why you have such a following. So....no where in your vocabulary should the word failure appear. ;-) hugs
ReplyDeleteWell said.
DeleteThe Designer's pattern is a suggestion not a Commandment. There is no "Thou shall not ......."
ReplyDeleteAs Bob Ross always said, there's no such thing as mistakes, only happy little accidents!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely....good for you! Liz
ReplyDeleteLove it the way it is....working out a way to compensate for accidental deviations from the original design works better with experience I found,and as I have followed your blog for going on seven years,I know you are an experienced stitcher:)
ReplyDeleteOkay Coni during this year of 50, you are going to release and banish the word "failure" from your vocabulary with the help of your readers. You are one creative lady and I like what you did with Royal Garden and I am sure Miss DebBee of DebBee's Designs would tell you. Go Coni go!
ReplyDeleteJust love your "correction" the colors blend so beautifully and the moving from on point gives the
ReplyDeletepiece a rounded, softer, medallion-like feeling.
Superb stitching....we should all produce such "failures"
Get on with 50 in confidence...
I so agree with Robin in Virginia and pamelaric.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Just wait until 70; you conquer your world!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above comments. Your rendition is so much better than the original. A very happy mistake indeed - but more like an improved design.
ReplyDeleteI see wonderful serendipity. What a beautiful project. If this is failure, get me some.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!
ReplyDeleteSuzi
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Your interpretation is perfect. It's your hobby, your passion, your time. There are no rules..
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation is perfect. It's your hobby, your passion, your time. There are no rules..
ReplyDeleteConi, you do realize there are no "needlepoint police", right?! You're rendition is beautiful, both in color and design. Can't wait to see what you tackle next!
ReplyDeleteI actually like your color choices better than the original! It's more vibrant. Excellent solution
ReplyDeleteExquisite work, as always, Coni.
ReplyDeleteSo you have an outty instead of an innie. Life is like that some days. I commend your choice to go out of you color confort zone. It's been fun to watch you as you pondered the color choices. The stitching is beautiful. And you had fun. What a wonderful world!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work~around Coni! Keep up the good work :) and THANK YOU for sharing all of this with us. I learn a lot when I visit you here ...not just stitch lessons but life lessons.
ReplyDeleteYou are a peach!
My best applique' work on quilts comes when I've "made a mistake" and have to create. I still find cross stitch hard to follow, but I'm learning.
ReplyDeleteHey, Coni, you're the decider! Your work is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell, I had to really search to see the 'mistake'. What I did find was a wonderfully creative approach. Nuthin' wrong with creativity.
ReplyDeleteNope I don't see a mistake and I think your is absolutely stunning. Keep on keepin on!
ReplyDeleteYour design is beautiful and you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteFrankly, I like yours better!!
ReplyDeleteLove it- it is ok to make it your design!
ReplyDeleteNice save! And I like your colors better.
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