Converting a Cross Stitch Chart to a Diamond Painting: Progress Update #2

[@DianesDiamondPaintingJourney]

I have to applaud you for even taking on this project. The 1st quarter that you have done looks really great it's great and I'm so sorry that you ended up with crappr drills. I can just imagine how that must have upset you because it would have upset me to. Personally I would do the bottom left because then it looks like you'll have the light half of the canvas done. Hope that makes sense and I will be watching your progress.

[@zoea2812]

You are braver than me. There is no way I could cope doing a painting like that. Xx

[@elisabethpedersen4269]

It looks amazing!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@geostarmystic]

OMG Katie! This is utterly AMAZING!! You're SO brave! I dunno that I could do this but I SO admire you for it! LOL! I'm definitely in the top right club! I wanna see those night colors! lol! I hope you will show all of us the completed project when you do eventually complete it! 😊💜

[@nancyroyston0427]

Bottom left for sure. So beautiful!!

[@kml1972]

Congrats on completing the 1st quadrant!

[@lisaborges3326]

Hi Katie. This looks fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing all your experiences on this project. Me personally, I would love to see that lower left quadrant because I want to see that amazing green dragon come to life.

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Thats fantastic work 😱😻 wauw. Well done 🥰

[@amysuewest3826]

Amazing work, and with popping drills no less. I applaud h you. My vote is for bottom left.

[@benjieyoung9340]

I vote the top right section. I couldn't do such a big project like this. I admire your courage to tackle a project such as this. You are so brave and so talented ❤️ 💖

[@annemarielynas161]

I would love to see the bottom left next amazing work!! Xxx

[@LMMysticDesigns]

The top right would be cool to see next!

[@carlarebelo8758]

Great job, it´s amazing, please do the top right next 🐉💙💙

[@lisavasseur3292]

Wow that's a beautiful picture. I myself have started a painting that is 220 cm x 80cm and had it over a year and just started it a couple weeks ago. I also have another one going and crochet so I don't get burned out doing it. Good luck and many blessings on your journey with this project.

[@stephaniecollins8404]

I'm also working on a cross stitch conversion from Heaven and Earth Design. I sourced my canvas and drills with Cooper. The ordering process was super easy, but I am NOT a fan of these drills. Love the image, but this project has become something I work on when I don't have anything else to work on.

[@Vinicide]

Incredible work. Absolutely insane, but absolutely amazing! lol. Can't wait to see the finished project. How are you planning on framing it when it's done? I'm in club top-right, but whatever you do, keep us updated. Thanks for all your vids!

[@bethannewhite1563]

Top right and you’re amazing!

[@Satya.447]

Beautiful. Top right. 🐉🐲

[@kathibillings3012]

I'm voting top right! I had a suggestion too but it may be too late since you have sealed the painting...remember when DAC released Couch Dragon and one of the pictures on the wall had a dark matting but white drills? Well to cover the dark background that showed around the drills, someone used a light colored powder and it stuck to the canvas and covered the dark areas wonderfully. I wish I remember more details. I believe it was posted in the VIP group.

[@denzellay546]

I really respect your patience. The week I just took the lazy person’s way out, and ordered from the Old Masters Section of Heaven and Earth, the printed diamond painting canvas of Henry the VII, approx. 4’ x 5’. Have ordered the drills from Diamond Drills USA. They also offer the service of determining the drills required from a H & E design. Have used this source for years and never been disappointed in the drill quality or the prices. Recommend everyone check them out. (I am not connected with them.). Look forward to seeing more updates on this project-you’re my patience motivator. :-))

[@RandomlyKrafty]

Wow that’s amazing. I couldn’t imagine doing that although it does intrigue me. I say start at bottom left.

[@Passion4crafting]

Wow. You are so brave and you are doing great. I vote for Top right :) TFS hugs

[@AislinElizabeth]

This looks amazing, but I can't even imagine working on essentially a large scale cross-stitch project. I vote that you should work on the top right next only because I'm a little OCD and would have to work clockwise lol

[@AislinElizabeth]

Figures...I type this yesterday and today, I ordered a cross-stitch pattern I fell in love with so here we go 🤣

[@annielebeau4685]

Hi Katie! So cool! Challenges are so fun. Congrats on finishing the 1st quadrant, it looks amazing especially when we get the hole canvas in frame. I’d like to see you work on the right upper quadrant next. Because of the castle! And the contrasting colors from the one you just did. But really, I’ll be happy with anyone! And cute kiddo! 🦊 ☺️ Thanks again for your channel, always love your videos. Take care!

[@thisnerdylife6305]

Look at that purple dragon though!!! 😂 I'd love to see the top right to see how the day turning into night looks.

[@patriciaosborn5994]

You’re amazing, Katie! I can’t believe the amount of work you’re putting into this canvas. I would love to see the top right panel next. I love the shift in color from bright sunlight to darker night light. And I know you said you’re not displaying it, but after all the hard work and all the multitude of ours it’s going to take you to get this thing done, I’d be hanging that puppy right up front so everyone could see it! Lol 😆 You’re doing a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing your journey with us as you complete this DP. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos!

[@angieashton5645]

Top right for a change of colors

[@simmer-og2xp]

I had been wondering how you were going with this so thank you for the update congrats on getting 1/4 of the way through

[@kcfield601]

I vote for top right. So we can see the difference in light and night. Beautiful job. I thought about it, cross stitch conversation, but do not like the lines in the canvas. I have never liked stamped cross stitch and it reminds me of that. Sorry. If we could get a blank canvas, no lines, maybe I would reconsider. Maybe. Lol Keep up the beautiful work. It's amazing.

[@beatetemistokle5831]

Great job! I would continue top right because an other color palette to enjoy.

[@karentaylor83]

Your canvas looks amazing. It is so large. I have used the polyacrylic for a lot of my double stick canvas and my small keychains and I love it. ❤️ I use a regular wide paint brush. Not to thrilled with sponges. Top right would be dark but beautiful.

[@coleyisaac3597]

I think top right would be good to work on and to see how the darker side will blend with the lighter side. It's looking really good and all the pasteli colors on this section are so pretty. 🥰 Hope your having a fantastic day Katie!!!

[@Queen_of_Diamonds_4]

Wow! I am so excited to see your progress! You are my DP hero!! I always learn new things from you!

[@MsHuffFamily]

The picture is beautiful! I vote for either dark section to mix up the colors you work on. I don’t know about you, but I get bored of too much of the same color pallet.

[@dalewatt5801]

I think you should do bottom left to finish the dragon. I am thinking of doing a cross stitch conversion as well. Just need to get organised.

[@mirandab4262]

Bottom left would be the way I'd go for next section, to complete those dragons 🐉

[@susiebaty7435]

Bottom left is my vote.

[@BraienaK]

I love your big projects and really look forward to each update! I’d do the top right piece next, I think it’ll give a very nice contrast with the piece you’ve just finished :)

[@winey_crafts340]

I think you should do the bottom left next. Then you have the daytime side done!

[@maryannjohnson5410]

It's looking good! I just caught up on the videos for this. I've thought about doing this, but with a much smaller chart. I love the chart you are doing and may have to get it next time there is a sale at HAED.

[@melissak7628]

That looks amazing! I vote for the top right think it would be cool to see the day and the night together.

[@beccasaurus69]

I think bottom left, do all the light parts first then do the dark side 😁

[@rochellevann7280]

Now you have me nervous. I may have to scrap my canvas and drills I got 2 years ago from Cooper and go with poured glue and resin. I think top right would give you that contrast into darkness so that should be done next

[@angelaspeiler6032]

Your progress looks beautiful! I'm really itching to start mine but still need to order the canvas and drills. Thank you for keeping us in the loop and sharing your thoughts on the process!

[@phoebe_dear]

This is looking incredible, Katie!😍😍You’ve made such progress in such a short amount of time. I would do the upper right quadrant next, as I think the change of scale and color palette would be most enjoyable. Can’t wait to see more later!🙂

[@carlasilva8155]

Go top!

[@openorwap5412]

Wow, it's coming along beautifully! I'd go top right next; you've done daytime so it'd be cool to see nighttime next 😊👍🏼

[@csmurph1747]

I say bottom left next to try to hopefully complete out some colors in your chart.

[@sarahbarden4135]

I have used the minwax polycrylic on a popping canvas and it worked really well. I used a regular paint brush and it spread evenly and really well. I didn't have any mirky finish. It is nice and clear. The painting I put it on is over a year old and is holding up very well. I think you will be pleased with the outcome. This is looking beautiful! I'm sorry about the drills, I just finished one of those and spent an awful about of time cutting off nobly bits. I was so excited to take on one of these projects, I might hold off for a bit to see how this finishes. It is a monumental effort to have a less than desirable outcome.

[@aprilp.0129]

This is looking amazing! I love that dragon in the bottom left. I would suggest the top right so you can get a break from the shade of colors with each quadrant and don’t get sick of the light/dark for doing so much at once

[@bellatrixblack469]

I was thinking the same exact thing.👍🏽

[@gailf1853]

I think I would work the bottom left next, all the day side before moving to night.

[@Sharkey77]

They also sell spray can versions of both polyurethane and polycrylic

[@chelleanderson8964]

I'm late to the party and you might have already been told or found out on your own, but you can go in and edit your floss list to change the color numbers. It won't chance the symbol so you will still have two symbols for the same color, but you won't have to search for the original number to find the color you need.

[@Nessi0914]

I’ve been using spare drills and a DSA canvas and it’s a fun challenge, but I would like poured glue and more consistent drills. My next Creatively Stitching conversion will be done using Jaded Gem shop drills and canvas for sure. I would probably work in bottom left since it’s mostly the same colors that you already have out.

[@yexeniaortega7212]

hi hon i use the water base one ans it works perfect i use a microfiber clot that is damp i cote it ans let it sit for 3 min and just use the towel ans take some of the seal an it work perfect

[@Hummingbirdbudgetsshop]

I am looking forward to seeing when this is complete! it makes me wat to do my first head project, if you want to get a thin layer I would recommend try putting some into a spray bottle with equals parts of the sealer and water and spray it on, I have previously tried this and I find it gives more of a thin layer of the sealer and consistency as well, I hope this helps you out

[@dawnyoung627]

Have you considered converting the rest of the canvases to poured glue... I just recently watched a couple of videos where some ladies did that... me personally if I was worried about drills popping off and there is so much left to do... I'd try to convert one to see how it worked... just be careful pulling the tape off so you do not stretch the canvas.

[@shannonlowery2668]

Bottom left. And omg i would die trying to do this.

[@teresar.1152]

You so amazing!!!! Does it frustrate you to keep seeing drills pop and you are putting so much work into it? I think you should do bottom left.

[@susanclark5105]

Team top right!

[@lianne2830]

Hahaha rebel here! bottom right!!!! I have a question on the sealing as you go, I didn't notice any "lines" where one layer of sealant was put next to an already dry section, how did you keep this from happening? I ask as I am having an issue with a kit and the company suggested sealing as I go to help keep the diamonds in place.

[@pamhumphreys1787]

I think you should do the top right because the colors are so different and it will be a nice change for you. I’m planning to do a HAED conversion and already have the pattern. I was planning to use your supplier but after some of the problems you’ve had, I’m considering looking elsewhere.

[@JustSheilz]

This is incredible. I dont know how to cross stitch so this seems really difficult!

[@paulineartstuff2073]

I would say top right to change things up a bit.

[@janetsargent7274]

Beautiful work. Who would you recommend other than Cooper for sourcing out canvas and drills?

[@xstitch-ldg]

In terms of size in comparison to cross stitch, diamond painting with square drills has 10 drills per linear inch while cross-stitch ranges from 14 to 40. 25 being one of the recommended size for Heaven and Earth. Therefore your project, on 25ct fabric would be less than a quarter of the size of the fully completed diamond painting.

[@helenclemens729]

Bottom left!

[@Unicorngirl_4210]

I love how it's coming along! I wish I could do that i just can't do the blank canvas it would drive me insane! Love the videos you have inspired me so much! ❤️

[@barbarasd1196]

Me too! Would like to do larger pictures (my go to size is 30x40), but don’t have the area or the patience. I am in awe of those who work on the large DAC and HAED. BarbaraSD

[@CharmedandCrafty]

For the one coat thin it out with water. That is why the other is more preferable

[@jessdiamondpaints]

bottom left!

[@BevBee]

Love seeing your progress. Please work on lower right panel. OKAY?! Do it.

[@Naomithegnome]

Katie I have a cross stitch pattern of 2 fairy’s. I actually cross stitch the first one but I would like to DP the second one. Can you please help me to get it done? I tried to do it myself and it didn’t work. Any a Info I would greatly appreciate it Thank you soooooo much Naomi the Gnome

[@yexeniaortega7212]

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[@noellabaird4607]

Bottom left

[@heatherbirdsill5532]

Bottom left!