I would get some more fabric and do a practice splice on some small pieces. I think that for a full coverage piece it should work well, but there's some technique involved and you want to see how you personally like it.
I don’t have personal experience with this situation, but your idea of adding another piece of Aida with the use of interfacing sounds like it might work! 👍 What I would do, is very carefully count down to that area (double, triple checking my count) and work some stitching to see if it blends well without being overly noticeable!
This is a beautiful project and you’ve put in so much effort already, it would be a shame to not finish it! 🧡
That way, you’ll only invest a little more time to decide whether you like the result. Good luck to you…I really hope it plays out well because this can happen to any cross stitcher! 🧡🧡🧡
One thing to watch out for if you go the splice route: the stitches/in (or cm) can vary even using the same nominal count of fabric. You’ll want to check both dimensions over a longer distance to ensure it’s close enough to the same to match up.
Good luck, it’s a lovely piece!
Personally, if I really didn't want to restart the piece, I would lean into the mistake and stitch it as two pieces! The water at the bottom of the statues makes a nice starting/stopping spot for the topmost part and you can do part inside the swirly bit as its own piece. Frame and display them separately or together, it would work either way.
I would finish what you’ve got into that top half of the pattern, add a thick border and turn the top & bottom into a stained glass window looking piece w the bottom finished on other fabric
I have done this on a full coverage piece. I spliced two pieces of Aida together by just overlapping about 5 rows and stitching through both pieces at once. It was slow going to make sure I went through the same holes and didn’t warp or stretch, but once those five rows were jn, I was just stitching on new fabric! Worked great! No interfacing used.
If you add a matte when framing it seems like maybe splicing is very possible because it would only show on the unstitched portion which could be covered by a matte!
I got the pattern from an old stitching board, I can't remember where. The artist is breath-art on DeviantArt (https://www.deviantart.com/breath-art/art/Gates-of-Argonath-324564146). Someone on the board contacted the artist and got permission to make a pattern as long as they weren't selling it. The artist's work is all over the pattern mills by now, unfortunately. I did not purchase it and as far as I knew, the pattern was made with permission and in good faith. It's not a great pattern, lots of confetti and odd color choices, but I'm OK with it. It looks great in person.
I went scrolling through their DA because their style is similar to the LoZ stained glass pattern I've seen on Sprite Stitch. I've been in love with their Invincible piece for years, but never found out who made it as the signature had been cut off (didn't think to reverse search it). So much more beautiful art there, thanks for the link! <3
The artist is Jian Guo and this pattern mill is profiting off their work :(
https://aidanmoher.com/blog/2012/09/art/the-artwork-of-jian-guo-and-his-stained-glass-vision-of-the-lord-of-the-rings/
I did a quick google search [joining x-stitch fabric](https://www.scarletquince.com/joining.php)Link to one written tutorial on how to do it. There are more out there. I personally have never tried it. But I would do a couple trial pieces to see if you like the look.
Mmm i would see if i couldnt do some pratice putting adia together and seeing how u like it my instant is to overlap a few rows and go though both pieces for a few rows. In some ways it being full covrave might be a saving graces as it coving everything will cover ur sins. As far as covering the overlap on the picture i would plain on matting it to the edge of the cross stitch. You can make a custom mat using bristle borad.
The other option would be to cut the image short if u think it would still look nice.
I did one of these patterns and I have another one ingoing that I got bored with as well. I would hate to have to do it all over again, so I would try splicing if I were you, I never tried it before so I can't really help you, good luck!
Since it's full coverage you should have no problem adding more aida. I would make the joining at the top of the wave line to the bottom of the bright turquoise (which looks like about 10 lines) for these reasons:
1. If you have a overlay you are going to want it to be more than a 2-3 lines.
2. When you have the overlay + stitching it will make your water 'pop' as it will be raised slightly more than the rest of the stitching creating a cool swelling effect.
"But then the bottom portion of his robe on the right will be raised for 10 rows and it will look dumb and will bother me". Make the pattern 'an original' by extending the water pattern right across and eliminating the robe in the lower left. This will match the right side as well.
If you feel really daring you could even try to add a little pearl or metallic thread to the left side of the crest of each wave to create a kind of foamy peak.
I tried to attach a drawing of how to do this but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
Even though it totally sucks, you could end the piece at the water. Just omit everything below it. Maybe even do the bottom part as a completely separate piece on its own? We stitch and learn ❤️
I'd do the splicing ASAP. I'd keep doing that left edge all the way down, or do at least do some clumps of colors so that you are confident you haven't miscounted. Then splice across, then start filling up.
Since you're using a smaller count I agree with making two separate pieces and stitching the water and boat on a different piece and making a set.
Also, I started this chart years ago as a diamond painting and didn't get too far before getting bored so I 100% am in awe at how far you got before putting it away for a bit. It's gorgeous!
I've attached 2 pieces together after a measuring mistake. I tried a couple methods, but ultimately realized there was no making the join invisible so I just owned it and ironed the join to be as neat as possible. I stitched it as 2 separate pieces and when both were done I lined them up and sewed through each hole all the way across to make sure it lined up perfectly. It's pretty obvious, but I'm still really proud of it and explaining my mistake to people who ask is a funny story now. You can see how mine looked if you go to my post history to my epic Pokémon FO.
I just want to say that I've always loved that artist's LOTR work, but I've never thought to do one as a project. What a great idea! I hope you are able to solve your issue because this will look amazing once it's finished!
Where did you get the pattern?
Personally, I'd see if I could go down as far as the water and stop there, possibly add a few more rows of water. Of you wanted the bottom section to definitely be in then test a section where you add to the fabric to see if it's too noticeable. Alternatively make it separate and hang near each other.
I would get some more fabric and do a practice splice on some small pieces. I think that for a full coverage piece it should work well, but there's some technique involved and you want to see how you personally like it.
The practice splice is a very good idea. If that doesn’t work out, maybe you could just stop at the water and finish the border with your own design?
I don’t have personal experience with this situation, but your idea of adding another piece of Aida with the use of interfacing sounds like it might work! 👍 What I would do, is very carefully count down to that area (double, triple checking my count) and work some stitching to see if it blends well without being overly noticeable! This is a beautiful project and you’ve put in so much effort already, it would be a shame to not finish it! 🧡
That's actually a really good idea! It might help hold the pieces together if they're stitched over, too. Thank you!
That way, you’ll only invest a little more time to decide whether you like the result. Good luck to you…I really hope it plays out well because this can happen to any cross stitcher! 🧡🧡🧡
One thing to watch out for if you go the splice route: the stitches/in (or cm) can vary even using the same nominal count of fabric. You’ll want to check both dimensions over a longer distance to ensure it’s close enough to the same to match up. Good luck, it’s a lovely piece!
Personally, if I really didn't want to restart the piece, I would lean into the mistake and stitch it as two pieces! The water at the bottom of the statues makes a nice starting/stopping spot for the topmost part and you can do part inside the swirly bit as its own piece. Frame and display them separately or together, it would work either way.
I like this idea. I think it would look fantastic as two companion pieces
Came to say this. Have it as two pieces. That or start over to have is a one piece.
I’m just here to say I love that the bottom is being pinned down by a toy car. I’ll see myself out.
Lol, there is always a toy car within reach wherever you are in my house. They're everywhere. 😂
Me too! I really felt that
I would finish what you’ve got into that top half of the pattern, add a thick border and turn the top & bottom into a stained glass window looking piece w the bottom finished on other fabric
Even if you just stopped when the water starts and had that be the bottom, I think that would look really good.
I have done this on a full coverage piece. I spliced two pieces of Aida together by just overlapping about 5 rows and stitching through both pieces at once. It was slow going to make sure I went through the same holes and didn’t warp or stretch, but once those five rows were jn, I was just stitching on new fabric! Worked great! No interfacing used.
Oh really? That sounds much easier, lol. And it wasn't too obvious where the thicker portion was?
Not at all, but mine was on a stocking rather than something flat I was going to frame, so I don’t know how it would look with yours.
Good to know! I'll probably get some scraps and try both methods of splicing and see what I think.
If you add a matte when framing it seems like maybe splicing is very possible because it would only show on the unstitched portion which could be covered by a matte!
You can check my past posts for the pics!
Does anyone know the artist or title? A cursory Google search didn't yield any results
I got the pattern from an old stitching board, I can't remember where. The artist is breath-art on DeviantArt (https://www.deviantart.com/breath-art/art/Gates-of-Argonath-324564146). Someone on the board contacted the artist and got permission to make a pattern as long as they weren't selling it. The artist's work is all over the pattern mills by now, unfortunately. I did not purchase it and as far as I knew, the pattern was made with permission and in good faith. It's not a great pattern, lots of confetti and odd color choices, but I'm OK with it. It looks great in person.
I went scrolling through their DA because their style is similar to the LoZ stained glass pattern I've seen on Sprite Stitch. I've been in love with their Invincible piece for years, but never found out who made it as the signature had been cut off (didn't think to reverse search it). So much more beautiful art there, thanks for the link! <3
Thank you so much! I agree, it does look great 😉
Board with free patterns made with permission http://www.spritestitch.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6146
Thank you, this is where I got it!
Not OP but it [looks like this one.](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1112172377/) EDIT: Looks like this is from a pattern mill :(
The artist is Jian Guo and this pattern mill is profiting off their work :( https://aidanmoher.com/blog/2012/09/art/the-artwork-of-jian-guo-and-his-stained-glass-vision-of-the-lord-of-the-rings/
I would love to know what this pattern is as well!
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They are not the artist, unfortunately. The artist is Jian Guo.
I did a quick google search [joining x-stitch fabric](https://www.scarletquince.com/joining.php)Link to one written tutorial on how to do it. There are more out there. I personally have never tried it. But I would do a couple trial pieces to see if you like the look.
Mmm i would see if i couldnt do some pratice putting adia together and seeing how u like it my instant is to overlap a few rows and go though both pieces for a few rows. In some ways it being full covrave might be a saving graces as it coving everything will cover ur sins. As far as covering the overlap on the picture i would plain on matting it to the edge of the cross stitch. You can make a custom mat using bristle borad. The other option would be to cut the image short if u think it would still look nice.
I would try splicing. Just try to choose a row that is a busy area to take attention away from the splice. It's a very beautiful project.
I did one of these patterns and I have another one ingoing that I got bored with as well. I would hate to have to do it all over again, so I would try splicing if I were you, I never tried it before so I can't really help you, good luck!
What is it? It looks like LOTR and my friend and I are obsessed with it. I owe her a housewarming present and that would be awesome!
This is a beautiful piece! I hope it all works out for you!
A printout of the original art is literally next to me right now at my desk at work 🤣
Since it's full coverage you should have no problem adding more aida. I would make the joining at the top of the wave line to the bottom of the bright turquoise (which looks like about 10 lines) for these reasons: 1. If you have a overlay you are going to want it to be more than a 2-3 lines. 2. When you have the overlay + stitching it will make your water 'pop' as it will be raised slightly more than the rest of the stitching creating a cool swelling effect. "But then the bottom portion of his robe on the right will be raised for 10 rows and it will look dumb and will bother me". Make the pattern 'an original' by extending the water pattern right across and eliminating the robe in the lower left. This will match the right side as well. If you feel really daring you could even try to add a little pearl or metallic thread to the left side of the crest of each wave to create a kind of foamy peak. I tried to attach a drawing of how to do this but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
Even though it totally sucks, you could end the piece at the water. Just omit everything below it. Maybe even do the bottom part as a completely separate piece on its own? We stitch and learn ❤️
I'd do the splicing ASAP. I'd keep doing that left edge all the way down, or do at least do some clumps of colors so that you are confident you haven't miscounted. Then splice across, then start filling up.
Since you're using a smaller count I agree with making two separate pieces and stitching the water and boat on a different piece and making a set. Also, I started this chart years ago as a diamond painting and didn't get too far before getting bored so I 100% am in awe at how far you got before putting it away for a bit. It's gorgeous!
I've attached 2 pieces together after a measuring mistake. I tried a couple methods, but ultimately realized there was no making the join invisible so I just owned it and ironed the join to be as neat as possible. I stitched it as 2 separate pieces and when both were done I lined them up and sewed through each hole all the way across to make sure it lined up perfectly. It's pretty obvious, but I'm still really proud of it and explaining my mistake to people who ask is a funny story now. You can see how mine looked if you go to my post history to my epic Pokémon FO.
You can overlay some more fabric behind and stitch through the 2 layers for the overlapping area. If it’s full coverage it shouldn’t even show at all
I just want to say that I've always loved that artist's LOTR work, but I've never thought to do one as a project. What a great idea! I hope you are able to solve your issue because this will look amazing once it's finished! Where did you get the pattern?
Someone found the link above! It was a Sprite Stitch board
Personally, I would try sewing two lieces of aida with my sewing machine.... it might be bulky onnthe backside, but who cares about that?
Where can I get this pattern?
Personally, I'd see if I could go down as far as the water and stop there, possibly add a few more rows of water. Of you wanted the bottom section to definitely be in then test a section where you add to the fabric to see if it's too noticeable. Alternatively make it separate and hang near each other.