Cross Stitch Magazine Commission From Start to Finish

Its so satisfying to see commissioned work come to print. Particularly following a big project. I have just completed my biggest yet, a set of seasonal bunting for the Spring 2015, Cross Stitch & Needle Work Magazine. I have just had a printed copy of the first Spring instalment fall through my letter box so thought now would be a good time to share with you the whole process in photos. Everybody working proses is different and mine continues to evolve.  I thought you may enjoy a little glimpse behind the scenes.....

1. Initial Drawings

2.Draw finished designs ready to stitch.

3.Select colour pallet...

4. Stitch, tweaking as I go.... (that's tweaking not twerking!) 

5. Chart finished design ready for print.

6. My lovely mum stitches work in to finished item.

I document my finished item, post of the magazine then wait for magazine to arrive.

Then around three months later......

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For a full 'How to Make Your Cross Stitch in to Bunting' take a look at my Blog tutorial.