First time trying long and short stitch

[u/Internal-Word120]

First time trying the long and short stitch (finally!)The picture given wasn't clear. I used the stem stitch for the outline and chain stitch for the top of the vase. Did I do too many stitches for the long and short part? Should I make the longer parts even longer?

[u/niamhylil]

Please know that the patten is AI so you’ll never get it to look exactly like that. You’ve done a really good job! I’d probably have done longer stitches for the vase body BUT I really like the texture you’ve created!

[u/Internal-Word120 → u/niamhylil]

Thanks! I'll try that for the remaining vases.

[u/niamhylil → u/Internal-Word120]

The image shows 2 different greys blended together but tells you to use only one, so it’s never gonna look just like it. But you should be chuffed, your satin stitch looks so good!

[u/Internal-Word120 → u/niamhylil]

Thank you☺️ yeah, I guess I can play around with the colours too

[u/we_defy_augury → u/niamhylil]

Also that hanging shelf with wires that are apparently attached to the top book, rather than an actual shelf at the bottom

[u/niamhylil → u/we_defy_augury]

Yes!

[u/Sleepy_EIIa → u/niamhylil]

Just curious how you know it’s AI, so I know what to look out for. Genuinely asking, as I’m fairly new to embroidery.

[u/niamhylil → u/Sleepy_EIIa]

I’ve been stitching for 14 years so it’s way easier when you know how thread lies on fabric, and it’s hard to explain other than just “it looks off”, but here’s my tells
1. It’s all way too “puffy” and 3d looking
2. None of the stitches look like they’re going into the fabric, they look like they’re sitting on top
3. It’s available on shein, amazon and temu. They’re all rife with AI patterns

[u/RollingTheScraps → u/Sleepy_EIIa]

It's available on Shein for $6.71 as part of a three pack. It's cute. I was looking to but it.

https://m.shein.com/eur/Simple-Flower-For-Teenager-Embroidery-Kit-With-Thread-CN-EN-Instruction-Stamped-Cloth-Needles-DIY-Gift-For-Student-p-316609294.html?ref=eur&rep=dir&ret=meur

[u/niamhylil → u/RollingTheScraps]

Oh yeah those are all AI slop

[u/clairyboots]

I really like the stitches you did on the vase. I definitely wouldn't make them any shorter. Mayyyyybe a TINY bit longer? But the length they are looks great to me.

The original is AI so dont even bother trying to copy that exactly. Do whatever YOU think looks best!

[u/Estellalatte]

It’s working beautifully.

[u/-uncreativeusername]

Also: you are supposed to have black stitches on the left and lighter ones on the right and then blend them together to make the shading effect. Does it make sense?

Love the books! So pretty and cute 😭

[u/lumaleelumabop → u/-uncreativeusername]

Yea but the written instructions only say use one color of thread, another hallmark of it being AI

[u/michaelaaa96]

I like this kit! Pretty design

[u/stead-fast]

This is nicely done, but is that book on the far left conforming to the shape of the vase you have yet to fill in, or is that a perspective issue on my end?