Cross Stitch Cafe - stitching out of 2012 and into 2013...

morning all, better weather today so far.

got a call from cross stitch crazy yesterday asking me if i wanted to subscribe to any of the sister mags at 6 for £9 i think it was, said thanks but no thanks might help someone else to know they are ringing round

louise i much prefer the angels hands in the new position.
robin looks lovely

i wouldnt have thought of looking on ebay for the celtic stitches so thank you to whoever suggested that (think it was either Louise or chicky)

glad the meals out and theatre trips went well last night our meal was good but service was a bit of a farce, ordered sat and waited then two desserts were brought to the table, no we hadnt ordered them, waitress seemed a bit put our refusal. waited another while then food came had to ask 4 times for the sides and sauces wed ordered. then when waitress came to check we were ok we ordered more drinks we finished our meals and sat chatting so she came back and said did we want desserts. we said we still hadnt had the drinks wed ordered so no wed just have the bill. funnily enough that was bought over pretty quickly and because she guessed our friends really werent happy she hovered to make sure she got paid. LOL
they give out customer service surveys with the bills there im filling mine in later. (insert honest but evil laugh)

hope everyone manages something stitchy today, watching dallas repeated toninght so will either be knitting or stitching while thats on

hello,

Having a lovely stitchy morning in the conservatory, and shocked to feel the sun on my back given that just under 24 hours ago we had hailstone, heavy rain, thunder and lightening! Great British weather eh....

As I was moving my stitch hoop on Calendar Bears I thought I'd take a pic... big banner along the top to do and the little banners and a few spots here and there but the end is in sight!

Hey all!

We've got nicer weather here as well, and it's Thursday which means it's nearly Friday

Just got a call from Mum, lots of packages have arrived for me so now doubly looking forward to finish time!

Have ordered a whole bunch of stuff from eBay for a new project and some threads for niece 1's door sign so wonder what's waiting for me?!

Work today is a bit grrrrr, people trying to make me do a whole lot of unecessary work as they are too lazy!

Ailsb - Congratulations on your anniversary! I'm glad your OH liked a good marriage too

Ruth_honey - Great to hear you're up and about!

Littlestar - Lucky you re the magazines and love the bear update

Flat_Eric - sorry to hear about the road rage incident, hope you're feeling ok now.

I got some stitching done on the Angel last night :T Hoping to do more tonight as well. Will post a pic later too xx

Hello :wave:

Phew glad to catch up at last but it's taken 3 sessions, and I thought I was a speed reader:rotfl: But all that must mean is that there have been a lot of great finishes, good starts and brilliant planning going on!

I have finally got a new computer, it takes about 30 secs from pressing on to being online. The old one needed very careful and loving attention, if I was online within the hour it was going well but I had to know never to slag it off, or shout or it would turn off again, so now I don't know which site to look at first now I have speed:rotfl:

I'm still working on the welcome banner - have no photos at the mo but will take some when I am stitching later, this will def be a looonnnnggggg project!

I am planning some Christmas cards, they are white Scandinavian designs on a blue background. Pale blue, does anyone know a nice crisp pale blue evenweave? I have looked on various sites but there are quite a few different shades and I know from the past the shade I seem to get differs a lot from what shows on my screen. I did go to the only needlecraft shop in the country (I think - craftworld) and they only sell white evenweave and although they do stock some aifa blue is not among them. Does anyone have any recommendations?

benny1981 wrote: »

Hello :wave:

I am planning some Christmas cards, they are white Scandinavian designs on a blue background. Pale blue, does anyone know a nice crisp pale blue evenweave? I have looked on various sites but there are quite a few different shades and I know from the past the shade I seem to get differs a lot from what shows on my screen. I did go to the only needlecraft shop in the country (I think - craftworld) and they only sell white evenweave and although they do stock some aifa blue is not among them. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hi Benny! I did this design on blue evenweave;



I think the chart wanted 'delft blue aida' although I'd have to check. I chose 25ct lugana in light blue and I got it from sew and so. They also do the 28ct version if you need that.
The colour is coming out pretty true on my screen.

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

sk00bie - I love it when parcels arrive - even when its just a bunch of threads - I know - I am really sad these days


b_e_g

Don't worry b_e_g, I'm exactly the same

tellmeitsfriday wrote: »

I went to the Mousetrap at the theatre last night - not very crafty, or MSE but very good nonetheless...

Can't tell you whodunnit though, because it's a secret x

I went to this when I was at school, and I remember enjoying it immensly. Can't for the life of me remember who the culprit was though Haha snap Flat_Eric! Just saw your post :rotfl:

I finished kitty stocking this lunchtime,:j Just has to put backing on tonight and take a pic for you all.

Yay! Another thing crossed off my list :T