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The cross-stitching UFO club

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  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Ruth_honey - I can see the difference - honest!! :D That tree does look a bit fuller. I think I would have flung that one by now,:o it looks so frustrating!! Btw - what size is it, just so I can get a perspective on it?

    I love the Bras, really comical - where did you get the design for that one? Is that the marker pen you have used for the grid lines?



    ocemeer - Don't be embarrassed about having loads of UFO's - you are now one of us!!:rotfl:

    I think it's lovely that you are going to finish off your great aunt's kits, I would love to see some progress photos to get an idea of the task you are setting yourself

    x
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • bookadict
    bookadict Posts: 254 Forumite
    Ruth_Honey - the Dictionary of Bras looks amazing! I'm tempted to buy this or the dictionary of cakes.

    The kits from China do work out cheaper, though you do end up paying about £6 for postage and packaging.

    I'll have to stop looking at Ebay/sewandso etc as I could spend a fortune!

    Cxxx
    Sealed pot challenge 2009 - target £750. Dec - April £275

    April NSD - 15/20
  • ocemeer
    ocemeer Posts: 414 Forumite
    *Louise* my great aunt (96) is an ex seamstress/tailor and needlework teacher who was still making lace until about 4 years ago - I have alot to live up to!
    Am only allowed a piece at a time - my mum is going to post them to me but definatley will post progress and some of her stuff. I will try and get a photo of the tablecloth up today.
    If I find unfinished lace I am going to be in a whole world of hurt. However I am going to have the best 'bottom drawer' out.
  • shelly
    shelly Posts: 6,394 Forumite
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    Louise, you need to clear some space in your PM box!! :rotfl:

    Thanks for your help with the images, I think I cracked it. I went back to my album and clicked on 'Link Options' and pretty much chose them all. I noticed there was IMG for bulletin boards and forums so I copied/pasted that link into a PM, previewed it and it worked.
    There are 2 IMG options, clickable thumbnail and full size so I'll mess about with those and see which I prefer.

    Thanks again

    shelly
    :heart2: Love isn't finding someone you can live with. It's finding someone you can't live without :heart2:
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    I cleared it :o

    Glad you found one which worked - look forward to seeing the pics :D
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • shelly
    shelly Posts: 6,394 Forumite
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    Ok here goes. I haven't posted pics before so hope they work :D

    These are my recent purchases off e-bay....

    PixieFlowerxstitch.jpg

    Flowersxstitch.jpg

    Bloomersxstitch.jpg

    NoahsArk.jpg


    The double kit of Cats and Bloomers, I have just got the Bloomers one. The cat kit wasn't included.

    The Noah's Ark kit is my favourite. I had to up my max bid to get it :D
    :heart2: Love isn't finding someone you can live with. It's finding someone you can't live without :heart2:
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    ^^No wonder, the Noah's ark one is my favourite as well, it looks lovely :D
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • sammr85
    sammr85 Posts: 740 Forumite
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    Hi all 1st time i've seen this board! I have a box full of kits for me to get started, I'm still trying to get a WTP one done which i've had on the go for about 2 years!! I keep having a go then I put it down and don't pick it up again for months! but I am determined to get it finished ASAP. I picked it up again yesterday and finished 1 of the trees only 1 tree top and some bees and backstitch to go!!
    Total Debt at LBM - £19107.03
    Total now - £11091.22
  • shelly
    shelly Posts: 6,394 Forumite
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    Welcome Sammr85.

    We have another cross stitching thread here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=933471 but we all seem to post on this thread now :o
    :heart2: Love isn't finding someone you can live with. It's finding someone you can't live without :heart2:
  • sammr85
    sammr85 Posts: 740 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    ooo ty I will stick to this thread unless u all migrate bk over!! I will post a pic of my WTP and also the projects that I am dying to start but refuse to until i have finished WTP!
    Total Debt at LBM - £19107.03
    Total now - £11091.22
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