Kneeler tapestry design and sewing timeline

I have been considering various ways I can put my kneeler cross stitch pattern on canvas to scale.

The creative ideal would be be sublimation printing my design in the fashion studio. I have never done this before and so have asked for an induction in the technique early next week.

Another option is paying a specialist company to print it for me. After some research I contacted the CS team at www.bagsoflove.co.uk who advised on using Microsoft Paint or Canva to design my pattern. They can create a printed canvas to my spec and have a quick turnaround.

I will firm up my design over the weekend and then decide what to do. I've got a really tight timeline already so if getting it printed externally will be the fastest and most stress free option then I will go with bags of love.

They have said I could send my design to their print team for proof early next week (02089 604 567).

Next I need to get my tapestry wool. If all goes to plan I should be stitching by mid end of next week. If I do so, I should have more than enough time to get the piece done over the holidays, according to advice from experienced stitchers.