Stitching a Chatelaine was on my Stitching Bucket List from the day I first saw one. But I couldn't decide which one! Like you, I don't like a lot of repetition and I also wanted one that was meaningful to me. When she released Gardens on London I knew that was The One. Four different sets of buildings, eight different gardens and the gorgeous one in the middle. London is a place I know well and several family members have lived there. I got the chart and fabric for a Big Zero Birthday and all my blogging friends gifted me a skein or two of the speciality threads. The bead pack will be a gift when I get nearer to actually needing beads! By coincidence, I am stitching it as I watch this video.
Your piece is so gorgeous. What an heirloom you have. Will I ever do it -- nope. I'm trying to finish the Quaker piece I have in rememberance of my mother. Started just after her passing in 2004. I don't have enough years left in me to stitch something that complex. I have done specialty stitches. It was a very big thing in the 80s and 90s, and I took several classes to learn them. I love all the specialty fibers, and I will try anything once. Some of Rainbow Gallery fibers are wonderful, some will drive you insane. I have learned to tame metallic thread by tieing it in the eye of the needle and using really short pieces. But I love seeing other people's work and appreciate the work involved. Loved the video. Till next time, stay safe, stay well, take care.
Gorgeous. I am working on watergarden mandala from paper enlarged. I did the kit myself. Took about a year but made a wish list and acquired supplies as gifts or travel souvenirs. More memories attached to supplies. I kit my beads & some crystals from JaValle beads.
Congratulations!!!!! So proud of you and so happy for you! The piece is absolutely breath taking. Sorry you had trouble with the silk purl. I have used it and learned a few tricks to control it. I had spent money on it and could not return it, sooo.. I went to library and looked through old needle point and "fancy"stocked books some of the teaching was not something I would do. I will not put it in need wax and iron it in. And a few more along those lines.the one that helped me most was using a laying tool, watching my tension, and relaxing, enjoy the proceeds. Remember that 99.9% of the people who see it could never tell if it was stitched with silk or wool or if there was a mistake or not . It's your piece, you did the work, you put in the time. It's unique! It's wonderful! And it's finished! Onward to the next beautiful chart. Hugs
There are no words to describe yours. Amazing, gorgeous, beautiful and no I haven't stitched one nor will I ever. I know my limits in life. I would rip it up in frustration. I'm 62 and not sure I would ever get it done. I'm in awe of people that can do the pieces like yours.
I really enjoy stitching Chatelaine designs and have many kitted up and a couple in the works. Your piece is just beautiful. I will miss her designs. Any stitcher should do at least one because they open your world to so many different fibers, techniques, and colors. They do take patience and attention, but are totally worth it. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank-you for your chat about your experience. I have two chatelaine charts waiting to be kitted up, Evening in the Park and Japanese Garden. I am going to a quilting show in a few weeks and plan to buy as much as I can there and the colour linen I want is out of stock at the moment so my start is already delayed. I am an experienced stitcher and love hand sewing, the more difficult the better 😅😂, because I need a challenge to keep me interested. Thank you for the warning about over buying threads and I will look up the Facebook group and gallery.Happy stitching 🥰
I own a Chatelaine because of you showing your beautiful Mushroom & Fern one. I would love to stitch that as well. I haven’t stitched the one I have yet, because I’m working on so much already. You have certainly have inspired me to go for it. I’ll be going to those sites and Facebook too. Thank you for all the insight on her patterns.
I have heard the word "Chatelaine" from various flosstubers, but you are the first to explain what they are. THank you so much! Your project is Beautiful! But not for me at the moment. I just started my first non 14 count aida project - 28 count evenweave. Your correct about trying something new is good to stretch our brains. . . Getting used to stitching over two isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I haven't tried any stitching over one yet.
Your Chatelaine is absolutely stunning...brava!!! I would never stitch one...too much going on...too many threads, beads, speciality stitches, boo-boo's, blah blah blah...I easily get confused so I imagine mine would look like an elegant and colorful hairball. I loved the video...thanks so much for sharing.
Uuuuuum!! OMG! That's outrageously gorgeous! I so understand why you fell for this and now I have too. But it's definitely a life goal for me and not something I can do now. This entire video was a delight, those patterns and colors will dance in my head! Loved it!
I am all about those webs and spiders! Your piece turned out so so gorgeous. The lugana looks like a great choice for stitching a piece like that. GO YOU!
Oh my gosh! I so loved your video. I love all your tips, your thoughts, what you liked and what you didn’t. I have 2, Marie Antoinette and Desert. You have given me inspiration to start. You mention a Q-Snap stand. I am very interested in purchasing one. Thank-you so much, I really love your video.
I only started cross stitching 1.5 years ago and I'm 63. I've done( or still doing) 3 kits. They were not simple lil patterns. I did change stitches, threads and color of each. I like to make things my own
This was a great review. Thank you for saying that the specialty stitch diagrams were awful and that there are errors. Ppl seem to think you can only praise these, but the charts actually are super problematic. Now granted, you can figure it out and they are gorgeous, but I really appreciate you being honest about it. Thank you! Great project. I'm sure that 20 color snail is super impressive in real life ;)
Thank you Stephanie. Love your Chatelaine video. I've always wanted to stitch one (a smaller one!). You've encouraged me. Will look up the Chatelaine groups first. Thank you. Hugs.
Your chatelaine is absolutely breathtaking. I have recently started Rose lights it is my first chat, I have the Paris, London parks and Scotland patterns just need to save up a small fortune to kit them up lol. Have really enjoyed hearing about your experiences with stitching your piece. your wondering hooligans and silk pearl cards that you want to start a fire with had me giggling.
That is absolutely gorgeous! I have no yearning to attempt a Chatelaine, but feel inspired that I COULD if I wanted to. Thank you for your honest review.
Stephanie, your Chatelaine is just gorgeous!! I DO have a Chatelaine that I have not started yet. It is Gothic Arch Ornament 3 Red. It is a beautiful piece but that whole "making the PDF readable" really did give me pause. I finally have a copy of it enlarged, but it is not too easy to read still...Just finding all the pieces of the pattern that I need will be a chore!! So today I downloaded Pattern Keeper on my tablet and will hopefully get started on it soon. We'll see. LOL Thank you for sharing your trials and triumphs in the making of yours. It's SO pretty!! Elizabeth
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I haven’t done one but have been toying around with doing a smaller one. Yours it absolutely gorgeous! I know myself well enough to know it would be an abandoned project if I tried a large one. I struggle with the Dimensions Gold stockings and the blended floss - 1 stitch here another over there .... I appreciate the honesty about what to expect and that there are pieces you may not enjoy but in the end it is spectacular, you didn’t put me off and if I take the plunge your tips will be invaluable.
I have done one chatelaine, The Button Garden and really love it. I also bought the pdf and found it confusing but it can be figured out. I found that I really needed to go through the instructions a couple of times to get it clear in my head what comes next. You did a beautiful job on your piece .
Stunning. I would never finish it though, so sent the video link to my mum to tempt her. Stitching by proxy. Lol. Thank you for the video and for pointing out possible pitfalls to navigate along the way.
New subscriber here. I started my first Chatelaine and am just taking my time and enjoying the feel of the silks and the specialty stitches as I go. I think that breaks up the monotony of stitching 4 sides identical to each other. Loved your video. I ordered the paper chart from European Cross Stitch and took it to a UPS store and had the pattern enlarged to fit a 11x18 paper and it made a world of difference in reading the chart.
Amazing, Stephanie! Your project is absolutely beautiful. Definitely something to remember for when I am retired. LOL I also very much appreciate your honest comments. Something that detailed cannot be without its challenges, but knowing even with the aggravating factors it is still worth the effort is most important. However I am disturbed by knowing the pattern has errors that are not being corrected for future purchasers but instead future purchasers can find out about the errors and necessary corrections from others. Frankly I think that's just rude. But I do love a challenge and will be putting this on my some future day list. Stay safe and true to yourself.
You are so funny and extremely patient....so many things to think about! I'm definitely not a fan of repeat stitching or specialty stitches, so I don't think I could have kept up with it! It is absolutely gorgeous! So worth it, because you and your family will be cherishing it forever! What an heirloom to have. Thanks so much for sharing! :)
Yay! Yes just do it! Love it , beautiful stitching watching your video whilst still working on evening in the park trees I’m so done with the trees lol lovely to hang out with you and your chatelaine chat.
I would love to stitch one of the larger Chatelaine designs someday. I have stitched the set of three mini mandala #1 (3 designs that are each about 5-6” square). They were great fun! I love specialty stitches and the small designs were my first experience stitching with silk. Each one included one color of Caron Waterlilies silk and one petite treasure braid. The rest was DMC, so it was a great way to try some different materials without spending a fortune. -Patti
Hi Stephanie! I have this chatelaine which I purchased as a kit a while back. I've been too scared to start it. I enjoyed your video very much and got a lot of great information from it. I didn't know about the groups or website so I'll definitely be checking them out. Thanks for sharing your experience with this gorgeous chatelaine.
Your finished piece is exquisite! I hope you will show us all what it looks like once you have it framed! I have a Chatelaine that I haven't started yet, mainly because I'm kitting it up slowly to minimize the shock to my hobby budget! Thank you for your honesty about the issues and challenges you had with the pattern and materials. I appreciate knowing what to look out for and will now not be panicked when I come across any imperfections in my own project. I appreciate the link to the support groups, too! I have no doubt that when I finally start my project, I'll be visiting them!
Oh, the Chatelaines! How much I love to look at them closely! Stitching one? Not sure. I just wouldn’t know what to do with one later, given its size and garish colours I don’t want it hanging in my house, my parents don’t need it either hmm but then spending so much time and resources it’s kinda mean to leave in my drawer .. so for now I am still considering and if I am in the mood to play with kreiniks I work on Terrence Nolan charts :)
Love your Mushroom and Fern and appreciate all the grrr moments that went with it. I have a few Chatelaines - including Mushroom and Fern - all in my WIP stash. I totally agree with your honest review about some of the glitches we encounter along the way, that being said Chatelaines are a wonderful challenge and the threads used are amazing. Martina was indeed a genius in creating this beautiful artwork 😊
Your chatelaine is beautiful. Silk purl is mean to be couched in place, not dragged through the Fabric. The only time it goes through the fabric is when you “sink” the ends. He that helps. Thanks for participating in Sassy Jack’s September Soiree,
Your project is breathtaking! I am amazed at your talent --- I would love to stitch something like this but right now, I have so many things I want to stitch that I'll never live long enough to get even half of them done! ---- Well, unless I live to be 300 or so.... Thank you for sharing this with us --- I learned so much.
Beautiful work Stephanie, thank you. I’m stitching Hydrangea Autumn Fog but I haven’t given it any attention recently, I will do soon. I also have a couple of others kitted up plus more just as PDFs. Chatelaines seem to have an ethereal quality, I love them x
I really enjoyed hearing about the Chatelaine stitch. I am trying to push myself. I ordered a lavender and lace Autumn Celtic and I used the conversion that someone showed. It is way beyond my comfort level. I plan to make this a New year start.
My experience was quite different because I completed her second mandala mystery and kept up the whole 12 months. She separate each chart into 12 segments which made it much more manageable. Plus she was available for questions. I haven't attempted another since but I have a few waiting in the wings. Yours is absolutely stunning. Great job on your substitutions!
It would be wonderful if they could be updated with clearer charts, it is so daunting! I am currently kitting up Zen Moss Garden! Maybe I will start it in 2022 on my birthday. 😀 The ultimate high tea start.... Loved your honesty. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work 🧡 you’re right, it’s only cross stitch. I started my first one last week (Holland) and I kitted it myself rather than buy the kit from the states and perhaps have to pay extra for import. Some UK stitchers get stung with that and some don’t. Haven’t bought any beads yet tho, I might go to ECC for that. I’ve used the dmc instead of the npi, and have bought some of the variegated silks where I felt it might be important. Thank you for dispelling the mystique, there is none really. Although they’re BIIIIIIG! X
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been thinking about starting a Chatelaine so I’m doing some “research”. Thank you for the resources and the tips and tricks. Congratulations on your finish 🎉❤️🎉 Mushroom and Fern Mandala looks gorgeous. My top two to stitch is Alhambra Gardens (beautiful purples) and Watergarden Mandala (beautiful blues). I’m trying to soak up all the information that I can before taking the plunge.
Feel a bit more motivated to get back to mine. I'm doing Japanese zen garden. I'm still in first ring 2 years later. I went for look and the theme rather than getting a small one 🤣 Well done for completing yours.
I am waiting to start that pattern!! Thanks for your insights! I bought it from European Cross Stitch. Ugh! Now I have to go look at my fabric. I am concerned about the pattern corrections. I need to find them. Thanks again!
Your work is stunning! Glad I’m not the only one living with wandering hooligans, what they don’t damage my alley cats attack. This could be a rough area 🤣
Beautiful! I commented on your post on the Facebook group that after seeing this finished, I was inspired to take up embroidery again. Loved listening to your opinions... thank you for being honest and doing this video. Well done completing the mandala, please show it to us when its framed.
I would love to one day stitch a Chatelaine, and this video really helped with the kitting it myself. Once I find one that really calls to me, I now feel more confident to kit it myself and not have to sell a kidney 😆 Thank you, it was informative to really learn the pros and cons of these beautiful masterpieces.
This was a great video, thank you. The insight to threads and stitches is very helpful. I have this kitted up (a birthday gift earlier this year), but have been intimidated to start. I keep debating my fabric color and if I want to try and change up the branch colors to resemble birch tree colors instead, but not sure. I love all the little creatures in this Chatelaine. I may add a few more hidden bugs or birds!
I have Alpine Garden that I started over 10 years ago 🤦🏻♀️ I like the idea of having all the over one threads on a card. I’ll definitely be keeping that one in my back pocket.
Thank you so much for this video. Your Chatelaine is Amazing! Can’t wait to see it framed. I have done two small ones and now most of the way through Venice. I have several more kitted up. I buy a gift card each month from European Cross Stitch then when I have the correct amount I buy the next one. Will buy Mushroom and Fern next but in the meantime have plenty to keep me going!
That chatelaine is such a stunner!! I've bought one of her patterns, and I'm saving up to buy the kit from European Cross Stitch. I'm so close! Lol Thank you for making this video! It does help make the pattern I got seem a little less scary.
I received my kit from European Crossstitch just today! Have had the Marie Antoinette Rose Garden pattern for several months and was going to kit it up myself, but when I saw the supply list I decided it’s worth it to buy the kit! Hope to start stitching next month.
This video made me laugh. So much fun, great encouragement. I would like to try Chatelaine, but still it's soooo expensive. Maybe I will do it in DMC only. My piece, my wall, my rules😀😀😀
This was so helpful! I loved this review so much! I have Autumn Watergarden mándala kitted up (like a year ago) and just haven’t mustered the courage to start! Now I am tempted to get the mushroom mandala because of your finish 😂🤯 Thanks for the video!!
Great review, thank you. Insanely tiny charts? Staples/Office Depot etc can print out pdfs on huge sheets (which I can then copy in small sections at home...)
I know I could never, in a million years, stitch a Chatelaine - good for my brain, or no! I enjoyed listening to you talk about yours, though. It’s the most gorgeous piece and should look stunning framed. ‘Wandering hooligans’ made me laugh!
I love this video. Thank you for your honest opinions. I am stitching one now, but I am sub for DMC or what I have home already. Really great review!!!
Stitching a Chatelaine was on my Stitching Bucket List from the day I first saw one. But I couldn't decide which one! Like you, I don't like a lot of repetition and I also wanted one that was meaningful to me. When she released Gardens on London I knew that was The One. Four different sets of buildings, eight different gardens and the gorgeous one in the middle. London is a place I know well and several family members have lived there. I got the chart and fabric for a Big Zero Birthday and all my blogging friends gifted me a skein or two of the speciality threads. The bead pack will be a gift when I get nearer to actually needing beads! By coincidence, I am stitching it as I watch this video.
Your Chatelaine video is great. Thank you for all the pros and cons which makes me want to stitch a Chatelaine. Thank you, Thank you!!!!
Your piece is so gorgeous. What an heirloom you have. Will I ever do it -- nope. I'm trying to finish the Quaker piece I have in rememberance of my mother. Started just after her passing in 2004. I don't have enough years left in me to stitch something that complex. I have done specialty stitches. It was a very big thing in the 80s and 90s, and I took several classes to learn them. I love all the specialty fibers, and I will try anything once. Some of Rainbow Gallery fibers are wonderful, some will drive you insane. I have learned to tame metallic thread by tieing it in the eye of the needle and using really short pieces. But I love seeing other people's work and appreciate the work involved. Loved the video. Till next time, stay safe, stay well, take care.
Thanks for showing off of your Chat, it is absolutely beautiful and your tips are life saving. Thank ya
Gorgeous. I am working on watergarden mandala from paper enlarged. I did the kit myself. Took about a year but made a wish list and acquired supplies as gifts or travel souvenirs. More memories attached to supplies. I kit my beads & some crystals from JaValle beads.
Congratulations!!!!! So proud of you and so happy for you! The piece is absolutely breath taking. Sorry you had trouble with the silk purl. I have used it and learned a few tricks to control it. I had spent money on it and could not return it, sooo.. I went to library and looked through old needle point and "fancy"stocked books some of the teaching was not something I would do. I will not put it in need wax and iron it in. And a few more along those lines.the one that helped me most was using a laying tool, watching my tension, and relaxing, enjoy the proceeds. Remember that 99.9% of the people who see it could never tell if it was stitched with silk or wool or if there was a mistake or not . It's your piece, you did the work, you put in the time. It's unique! It's wonderful! And it's finished! Onward to the next beautiful chart. Hugs
There are no words to describe yours. Amazing, gorgeous, beautiful and no I haven't stitched one nor will I ever. I know my limits in life. I would rip it up in frustration. I'm 62 and not sure I would ever get it done. I'm in awe of people that can do the pieces like yours.
I really enjoy stitching Chatelaine designs and have many kitted up and a couple in the works. Your piece is just beautiful. I will miss her designs. Any stitcher should do at least one because they open your world to so many different fibers, techniques, and colors. They do take patience and attention, but are totally worth it. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank-you for your chat about your experience. I have two chatelaine charts waiting to be kitted up, Evening in the Park and Japanese Garden. I am going to a quilting show in a few weeks and plan to buy as much as I can there and the colour linen I want is out of stock at the moment so my start is already delayed. I am an experienced stitcher and love hand sewing, the more difficult the better 😅😂, because I need a challenge to keep me interested. Thank you for the warning about over buying threads and I will look up the Facebook group and gallery.Happy stitching 🥰
I own a Chatelaine because of you showing your beautiful Mushroom & Fern one. I would love to stitch that as well. I haven’t stitched the one I have yet, because I’m working on so much already. You have certainly have inspired me to go for it. I’ll be going to those sites and Facebook too. Thank you for all the insight on her patterns.
I have heard the word "Chatelaine" from various flosstubers, but you are the first to explain what they are. THank you so much! Your project is Beautiful! But not for me at the moment. I just started my first non 14 count aida project - 28 count evenweave. Your correct about trying something new is good to stretch our brains. . . Getting used to stitching over two isn't as hard as I thought it would be. I haven't tried any stitching over one yet.
You are so much more ambitious than I. Good for you for your honest comments (as always). It is just a stunning piece!
Amazing. I loved your helpful video. You are adorable and your stitching is lovely! Great idea for a video
Your Chatelaine is absolutely stunning...brava!!! I would never stitch one...too much going on...too many threads, beads, speciality stitches, boo-boo's, blah blah blah...I easily get confused so I imagine mine would look like an elegant and colorful hairball. I loved the video...thanks so much for sharing.
Your Chatelaine is the most beautiful piece I have ever seen! Nicely done!
Thank you so much 😀
Wow, I had no idea what a chatelaine was! Very lovely!
I have never heard of Chatelaine until your video and I am dying to stitch this exact one! It is absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Uuuuuum!! OMG! That's outrageously gorgeous! I so understand why you fell for this and now I have too. But it's definitely a life goal for me and not something I can do now. This entire video was a delight, those patterns and colors will dance in my head! Loved it!
I am all about those webs and spiders! Your piece turned out so so gorgeous. The lugana looks like a great choice for stitching a piece like that. GO YOU!
Oh my gosh! I so loved your video. I love all your tips, your thoughts, what you liked and what you didn’t. I have 2, Marie Antoinette and Desert. You have given me inspiration to start. You mention a Q-Snap stand. I am very interested in purchasing one. Thank-you so much, I really love your video.
I only started cross stitching 1.5 years ago and I'm 63. I've done( or still doing) 3 kits. They were not simple lil patterns. I did change stitches, threads and color of each. I like to make things my own
This was a great review. Thank you for saying that the specialty stitch diagrams were awful and that there are errors. Ppl seem to think you can only praise these, but the charts actually are super problematic. Now granted, you can figure it out and they are gorgeous, but I really appreciate you being honest about it. Thank you! Great project. I'm sure that 20 color snail is super impressive in real life ;)
It is so beautiful! I can't wait to see it framed. Thanks for sharing your experience working on it.
Thank you Stephanie. Love your Chatelaine video. I've always wanted to stitch one (a smaller one!). You've encouraged me. Will look up the Chatelaine groups first. Thank you. Hugs.
Your chatelaine is absolutely breathtaking. I have recently started Rose lights it is my first chat, I have the Paris, London parks and Scotland patterns just need to save up a small fortune to kit them up lol. Have really enjoyed hearing about your experiences with stitching your piece. your wondering hooligans and silk pearl cards that you want to start a fire with had me giggling.
That is absolutely gorgeous! I have no yearning to attempt a Chatelaine, but feel inspired that I COULD if I wanted to. Thank you for your honest review.
Stephanie, your Chatelaine is just gorgeous!! I DO have a Chatelaine that I have not started yet. It is Gothic Arch Ornament 3 Red. It is a beautiful piece but that whole "making the PDF readable" really did give me pause. I finally have a copy of it enlarged, but it is not too easy to read still...Just finding all the pieces of the pattern that I need will be a chore!! So today I downloaded Pattern Keeper on my tablet and will hopefully get started on it soon. We'll see. LOL Thank you for sharing your trials and triumphs in the making of yours. It's SO pretty!!
Elizabeth
Great recap - thanks for sharing. A chatelaine is definitely on my 'one day' list. Your's is stunning.
Wow it sure is beautiful. What an accomplishment for you. It will look beautiful in your home
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I haven’t done one but have been toying around with doing a smaller one. Yours it absolutely gorgeous! I know myself well enough to know it would be an abandoned project if I tried a large one. I struggle with the Dimensions Gold stockings and the blended floss - 1 stitch here another over there .... I appreciate the honesty about what to expect and that there are pieces you may not enjoy but in the end it is spectacular, you didn’t put me off and if I take the plunge your tips will be invaluable.
I have done one chatelaine, The Button Garden and really love it. I also bought the pdf and found it confusing but it can be figured out. I found that I really needed to go through the instructions a couple of times to get it clear in my head what comes next. You did a beautiful job on your piece .
Stunning. I would never finish it though, so sent the video link to my mum to tempt her. Stitching by proxy. Lol. Thank you for the video and for pointing out possible pitfalls to navigate along the way.
What a beautiful work of art. Truly a labor of love. Thank you for sharing your experience.
New subscriber here. I started my first Chatelaine and am just taking my time and enjoying the feel of the silks and the specialty stitches as I go. I think that breaks up the monotony of stitching 4 sides identical to each other. Loved your video. I ordered the paper chart from European Cross Stitch and took it to a UPS store and had the pattern enlarged to fit a 11x18 paper and it made a world of difference in reading the chart.
Amazing, Stephanie! Your project is absolutely beautiful. Definitely something to remember for when I am retired. LOL I also very much appreciate your honest comments. Something that detailed cannot be without its challenges, but knowing even with the aggravating factors it is still worth the effort is most important. However I am disturbed by knowing the pattern has errors that are not being corrected for future purchasers but instead future purchasers can find out about the errors and necessary corrections from others. Frankly I think that's just rude. But I do love a challenge and will be putting this on my some future day list. Stay safe and true to yourself.
You are so funny and extremely patient....so many things to think about! I'm definitely not a fan of repeat stitching or specialty stitches, so I don't think I could have kept up with it! It is absolutely gorgeous! So worth it, because you and your family will be cherishing it forever! What an heirloom to have. Thanks so much for sharing! :)
Yay! Yes just do it! Love it , beautiful stitching watching your video whilst still working on evening in the park trees I’m so done with the trees lol lovely to hang out with you and your chatelaine chat.
I have never wanted to stitch a chatelaine, but wow 🤩 yours is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it, Karen R
I love your “REAL” approach to things. You are such a breath of fresh air 🥰
I would love to stitch one of the larger Chatelaine designs someday. I have stitched the set of three mini mandala #1 (3 designs that are each about 5-6” square). They were great fun! I love specialty stitches and the small designs were my first experience stitching with silk. Each one included one color of Caron Waterlilies silk and one petite treasure braid. The rest was DMC, so it was a great way to try some different materials without spending a fortune. -Patti
That's perfect!
I'm about to start my first Chatelaine and this video is fabulous!!! Thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art :)
Absolutely Beautiful! Thank You for Sharing Your experience with Stitching this piece!
Hi Stephanie! I have this chatelaine which I purchased as a kit a while back. I've been too scared to start it. I enjoyed your video very much and got a lot of great information from it. I didn't know about the groups or website so I'll definitely be checking them out. Thanks for sharing your experience with this gorgeous chatelaine.
Your Mushroom and Fern turned out just lovely. Can't wait to see it framed!
Your finished piece is exquisite! I hope you will show us all what it looks like once you have it framed! I have a Chatelaine that I haven't started yet, mainly because I'm kitting it up slowly to minimize the shock to my hobby budget! Thank you for your honesty about the issues and challenges you had with the pattern and materials. I appreciate knowing what to look out for and will now not be panicked when I come across any imperfections in my own project. I appreciate the link to the support groups, too! I have no doubt that when I finally start my project, I'll be visiting them!
Oh, the Chatelaines! How much I love to look at them closely! Stitching one? Not sure. I just wouldn’t know what to do with one later, given its size and garish colours I don’t want it hanging in my house, my parents don’t need it either hmm but then spending so much time and resources it’s kinda mean to leave in my drawer .. so for now I am still considering and if I am in the mood to play with kreiniks I work on Terrence Nolan charts :)
What a joy to see you create such an amazing piece of art! My eyes are enchanted by looking at it
Love your Mushroom and Fern and appreciate all the grrr moments that went with it. I have a few Chatelaines - including Mushroom and Fern - all in my WIP stash. I totally agree with your honest review about some of the glitches we encounter along the way, that being said Chatelaines are a wonderful challenge and the threads used are amazing. Martina was indeed a genius in creating this beautiful artwork 😊
Your chatelaine is beautiful. Silk purl is mean to be couched in place, not dragged through the Fabric. The only time it goes through the fabric is when you “sink” the ends. He that helps. Thanks for participating in Sassy Jack’s September Soiree,
This is unbelievably beautiful. Fabulous
Oooooooo I’ve been wanting to stitch this Chatelaine! I’m so glad you shared this!
Gorgeous gorgeous piece.. Love your honesty 😊
Wow...thanks so much Stephanie❤️
Your project is breathtaking! I am amazed at your talent --- I would love to stitch something like this but right now, I have so many things I want to stitch that I'll never live long enough to get even half of them done! ---- Well, unless I live to be 300 or so.... Thank you for sharing this with us --- I learned so much.
Love this Chateline! You were extremely helpful, and so encouraging!
I loved your honesty and useful information though I doubt I will ever make one. Yours is beautiful. Well done!
Absolutely stunning Chatelaine!😃
Beautiful work Stephanie, thank you. I’m stitching Hydrangea Autumn Fog but I haven’t given it any attention recently, I will do soon. I also have a couple of others kitted up plus more just as PDFs. Chatelaines seem to have an ethereal quality, I love them x
I like kitting, and saving money, I like to do conversions as well.
Your piece is fabulous.
I really enjoyed hearing about the Chatelaine stitch. I am trying to push myself. I ordered a lavender and lace Autumn Celtic and I used the conversion that someone showed. It is way beyond my comfort level. I plan to make this a New year start.
My experience was quite different because I completed her second mandala mystery and kept up the whole 12 months. She separate each chart into 12 segments which made it much more manageable. Plus she was available for questions. I haven't attempted another since but I have a few waiting in the wings. Yours is absolutely stunning. Great job on your substitutions!
It would be wonderful if they could be updated with clearer charts, it is so daunting! I am currently kitting up Zen Moss Garden! Maybe I will start it in 2022 on my birthday. 😀 The ultimate high tea start.... Loved your honesty. Thanks for sharing.
That's a great idea!
Absolutely beautiful! One day I’m going to do one of those. After I retire. Thanks for being real about how it was for you.
Beautiful work 🧡 you’re right, it’s only cross stitch. I started my first one last week (Holland) and I kitted it myself rather than buy the kit from the states and perhaps have to pay extra for import. Some UK stitchers get stung with that and some don’t. Haven’t bought any beads yet tho, I might go to ECC for that. I’ve used the dmc instead of the npi, and have bought some of the variegated silks where I felt it might be important. Thank you for dispelling the mystique, there is none really. Although they’re BIIIIIIG! X
Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been thinking about starting a Chatelaine so I’m doing some “research”. Thank you for the resources and the tips and tricks. Congratulations on your finish 🎉❤️🎉 Mushroom and Fern Mandala looks gorgeous. My top two to stitch is Alhambra Gardens (beautiful purples) and Watergarden Mandala (beautiful blues). I’m trying to soak up all the information that I can before taking the plunge.
That is drop dead gorgeous!!! You did great!!! I appreciate your heads up.
I am challenging my self with Pandemic. LOL. More my speed.
Love that pattern!
Feel a bit more motivated to get back to mine. I'm doing Japanese zen garden. I'm still in first ring 2 years later. I went for look and the theme rather than getting a small one 🤣
Well done for completing yours.
Thank you for this video! Your project is absolutely gorgeous. Maybe one day I'll try one!
your Chatelaine is stunningly beautiful....i've ordered the pattern, "Alpine Seasons", and am now saving for the rest of the kit. love your work!
WOW 😉
I love it. Please show us after you have it framed. And yes I want to stitch it.
Just lovely dear! I can’t imagine the work that went into it! I don’t see myself stitching one but you never know. Loved the sparkle. ❤️Diana
I am waiting to start that pattern!! Thanks for your insights! I bought it from European Cross Stitch. Ugh! Now I have to go look at my fabric. I am concerned about the pattern corrections. I need to find them. Thanks again!
Spectacular finish, Stephanie!! Can't wait to see it framed!
Your work is stunning! Glad I’m not the only one living with wandering hooligans, what they don’t damage my alley cats attack. This could be a rough area 🤣
Beautiful! I commented on your post on the Facebook group that after seeing this finished, I was inspired to take up embroidery again. Loved listening to your opinions... thank you for being honest and doing this video. Well done completing the mandala, please show it to us when its framed.
I LOVE your honesty and encouragement to others! #dosomethingwacky 💖
I would love to one day stitch a Chatelaine, and this video really helped with the kitting it myself. Once I find one that really calls to me, I now feel more confident to kit it myself and not have to sell a kidney 😆 Thank you, it was informative to really learn the pros and cons of these beautiful masterpieces.
Wow Stephanie your Chatelaine is beautiful. I WAS thinking of doing one, but now think it is probably way out of my pay grade!!!
This was a great video, thank you. The insight to threads and stitches is very helpful. I have this kitted up (a birthday gift earlier this year), but have been intimidated to start. I keep debating my fabric color and if I want to try and change up the branch colors to resemble birch tree colors instead, but not sure. I love all the little creatures in this Chatelaine. I may add a few more hidden bugs or birds!
Oh that would be awesome! Go for it!!
I have Alpine Garden that I started over 10 years ago 🤦🏻♀️ I like the idea of having all the over one threads on a card. I’ll definitely be keeping that one in my back pocket.
Thank you so much for this video. Your Chatelaine is Amazing! Can’t wait to see it framed. I have done two small ones and now most of the way through Venice. I have several more kitted up. I buy a gift card each month from European Cross Stitch then when I have the correct amount I buy the next one. Will buy Mushroom and Fern next but in the meantime have plenty to keep me going!
That's a great idea!
Your finished Chatelaine is stunningly gorgeous!
That chatelaine is such a stunner!! I've bought one of her patterns, and I'm saving up to buy the kit from European Cross Stitch. I'm so close! Lol Thank you for making this video! It does help make the pattern I got seem a little less scary.
This is an extremely helpful video, great job!
Fantastic! beautiful stitching
Your project is amazing !!
I’m waiting on a Chatelaine kit….love your honesty! I hope I have the stamina to finish 😂
These tips are so helpful,thank you,one day when I’m confident enough to do one I will watch this again! X
I received my kit from European Crossstitch just today! Have had the Marie Antoinette Rose Garden pattern for several months and was going to kit it up myself, but when I saw the supply list I decided it’s worth it to buy the kit! Hope to start stitching next month.
This video made me laugh. So much fun, great encouragement. I would like to try Chatelaine, but still it's soooo expensive. Maybe I will do it in DMC only. My piece, my wall, my rules😀😀😀
Beautiful job on this huge project. Thank you for the tips.
It turned out beautiful. Loved hearing your thoughts on it.
This was so helpful! I loved this review so much! I have Autumn Watergarden mándala kitted up (like a year ago) and just haven’t mustered the courage to start! Now I am tempted to get the mushroom mandala because of your finish 😂🤯 Thanks for the video!!
The Autumn Watergarden is one of the only other tempting ones to me. So do it!!!!
lindystitches aye aye captain 🙆🏼♀️
I’ve never stitched one and thought I never would want to, but now I’ve picked out mini mandala 3! 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤣🥰
I'm not sorry about it.
lindystitches Bwahahaha!!!! 👿🤣
Great review, thank you. Insanely tiny charts? Staples/Office Depot etc can print out pdfs on huge sheets (which I can then copy in small sections at home...)
I know I could never, in a million years, stitch a Chatelaine - good for my brain, or no! I enjoyed listening to you talk about yours, though. It’s the most gorgeous piece and should look stunning framed. ‘Wandering hooligans’ made me laugh!
Omg it looks fantstic id love to stitch one but i would be 90 by the time its done . LolAmy i love your design s there so cute.
I love this video. Thank you for your honest opinions. I am stitching one now, but I am sub for DMC or what I have home already. Really great review!!!
I have Evening in the Park, all kitted up and ready to go. For over a year now. Haven’t start it - maybe you’ve convinced me to take the plunge.