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Description Autobot Trivet, Unblocked

Well, here is the "Mystery Project" I've been hinting at in my journal as of late. My boyfriend has always been a huge Transformers fan, especially with the new movie (which he liked, but for different reasons than he liked the cartoon). Anyway, I decided I wanted to stitch something Transformers-ish for him, so here you go.

I designed this pattern in a CAD program, with aid from a digital image of the Transformers logo. Colors were chosen using a color card, then re-chosen after I decided I didn't like them. I'm happy with what I ended up using.

This piece was stitched two-over-two with DMC cotton floss on 28-count white Monaco from Charles Craft, that I hand-dyed to the proper shade of black. The finished design size is 4.25" wide by 3.75" tall. Ultimately this piece is destined to be finished as an insert for a clear acrylic trivet (photos to be posted after finishing work is completed). Stitching began on August 21st 2007 and concluded on December 9th 2007; I could only stitch when my boyfriend was not around lest I ruin the surprise. Total stitching time was 18.5 hours; after the initial half hour I frogged everything and re-worked the colors as mentioned, so the actual stitching of this version only took 18 hours.

This scan was taken right after I finished stitching and removed the fabric from the working frame. To either side you can see temporary guidelines basted into the fabric; these provided a visual guide for centering the design withing the "window" of the trivet I planned on using. These lines will be removed once I have lined up the fabric on the mount. There is also cat hair stuck in the threads; I've found it easier to remove after washing as the fibers are more pliable when wet. Additionally, there is a slight warping of the fabric weave; the whole piece will be stretched back to square in the cleaning and blocking process.

The back of this piece can be seen here . The finished project is here .
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Comments: 48

fairy-cakes [2008-01-29 17:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Haha, awesome! That's definitely the first Transformers related cross-stitch Ive ever seen!!

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crafty-manx In reply to fairy-cakes [2008-01-29 18:46:35 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it, I had a lot of fun designing the pattern!!

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fairy-cakes In reply to crafty-manx [2008-01-29 19:19:09 +0000 UTC]

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optimus-prime-girl [2007-12-30 08:44:34 +0000 UTC]

What were the numbers for the treads!? I love doing cross stich and I love th Autobots! And do you still have the design for it? If you do could you post it? PLEASE!! I'm begging you!

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crafty-manx In reply to optimus-prime-girl [2008-03-01 01:22:58 +0000 UTC]

It has taken forever, but I've finally been able to post the cross stitch pattern I made for the Autobot logo. You can find it here: [link]

Let me know if you've got any questions! Happy stitching!

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crafty-manx In reply to optimus-prime-girl [2007-12-30 17:07:56 +0000 UTC]

I am right now formatting the pattern to be posted...I will add you to the list of people who want it!

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optimus-prime-girl In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-30 23:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank You!

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Blackvegetable [2007-12-21 07:40:38 +0000 UTC]

Come to have a look via my sister's note to myself! That's really clever indeed! Not something I'd see everyday!

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crafty-manx In reply to Blackvegetable [2007-12-21 14:20:54 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for looking!

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Blackvegetable In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-21 21:01:55 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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cloudrat [2007-12-21 04:42:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh this is awesome-tastic. My little brother would be so impressed as he loves Transformers as well.

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crafty-manx In reply to cloudrat [2007-12-21 14:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it! If you would like to stitch the pattern, I would be happy to share it with you!

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cloudrat In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-21 21:16:16 +0000 UTC]

That would be neato. Then I might stitch it for my little brother ... or teach him. Mmm.

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crafty-manx In reply to cloudrat [2008-03-01 01:23:19 +0000 UTC]

It has taken forever, but I've finally been able to post the cross stitch pattern I made for the Autobot logo. You can find it here: [link]

Let me know if you've got any questions! Happy stitching!

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cloudrat In reply to crafty-manx [2008-03-20 23:00:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I really appreciate and I will look forward to stitching it in the future. I've been really quiet as life is getting in the way. Lots of Weddings which means I have to put my hand to the needle and get stitching.

How have you been by the way?

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crafty-manx In reply to cloudrat [2008-03-21 00:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Good days and bad days, and never enough time for all the projects I want to do! You know how it goes.

I've actually bumped the Decepticon pattern up in my list, because I've gotten so many requests for it as well. Hopefully I'll have it finalized soon!

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crafty-manx In reply to cloudrat [2007-12-22 16:14:12 +0000 UTC]

I will get it into a format to send to you then!

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cloudrat In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-22 22:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thank you.

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DoidaPorTi [2007-12-12 13:19:12 +0000 UTC]

I think he's gona love it!

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crafty-manx In reply to DoidaPorTi [2007-12-13 02:04:46 +0000 UTC]

He did...I gave it to him last night. He was so surprised!

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DoidaPorTi In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-13 09:43:42 +0000 UTC]

I bet you got a lot of kisses

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crafty-manx In reply to DoidaPorTi [2007-12-13 13:37:21 +0000 UTC]



It was quite comical actually...I had forgotten to give it to him, so I'm running out the door in the rain, wearing heels (fun for running) as he's starting to pull the car out of the driveway. He said I looked rather silly, but he was all smiles about it too. And I did get kisses!

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DoidaPorTi In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-13 16:05:15 +0000 UTC]

The silly moments are the best cause we will not forget then specially with kisses in the end

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crafty-manx In reply to DoidaPorTi [2007-12-13 23:22:21 +0000 UTC]

True!!

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missy-tannenbaum [2007-12-11 20:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that's impressive looking! The pattern itself is really accurate, and the gradients for the metal shine came out nicely.

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crafty-manx In reply to missy-tannenbaum [2007-12-12 02:49:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm glad I went back and changed my colors; even working with a color card you sometimes have to see it in progress to know it's not right.

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Evedel [2007-12-11 06:02:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh hot damn.
That's cool.

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-11 06:08:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It gave me a bit of trouble in the design phase, but I think it was worth it.

I will be doing the finishing work in the morning and posting the completed work tomorrow.

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-11 07:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Sorry about the double comment, the server was being..... annoying. I'm excited to see the finished version though

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-12 02:50:12 +0000 UTC]

Here's a link to the finished piece: [link]

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-12 04:54:59 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate the response, I'll have to fav that one as well

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-12 05:35:30 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate your taking the time to look at my work! I can't thank you enough!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-12 05:48:58 +0000 UTC]

No problem, your work is wonderful

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-13 02:05:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! You've made me blush!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-13 02:56:56 +0000 UTC]

Bahaha, wonderful!

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-13 03:10:53 +0000 UTC]

All part of your evil plan? I should have known!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-13 04:15:00 +0000 UTC]

My evil plan was misconceived.

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-13 05:00:11 +0000 UTC]

Inconceivable!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-13 06:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Blasphemy!

..... I think that wasn't the proper time to use that word >>

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-13 06:57:02 +0000 UTC]

To Hell with propriety!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-14 05:01:17 +0000 UTC]

Yes!

..... Ever get the urge to watch "Coming to America?"

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-14 06:07:25 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen that in forever!!!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-14 06:18:11 +0000 UTC]

Probably one of my faves . "I believe you call it SOCCER!...."

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-14 17:01:15 +0000 UTC]

Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

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Evedel In reply to crafty-manx [2007-12-15 01:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes, good times.

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-15 05:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love it!

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crafty-manx In reply to Evedel [2007-12-11 15:50:57 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry about it...I had the hardest time posting it because it kept timing out.

I'll have the finished version up by the end of today!

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Evedel [2007-12-11 06:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Oh hot damn.
That's cool.

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