The cross-stitching UFO club

shelly

LoubyLoo wrote: »

Hi all,

I am keen to start cross stitching and have a small kit to start. I have seen advertised some kind of thread (sorry can't remember the name) that goes on to the Aida to help you count and can be removed afterwards.

Can anyone tell me if they have used this and is it any good? Where would I buy it from?

Just a bit worried if my eyes are up to focusing on the small holes in the aida. I don't quite need reading glasses yet but does anyone use a magnifying glass or such like?

Thanks.

LoubyLoo

Personally I wouldn't buy special thread, I'd use normal sewing thread.
Or you could use these pens....Here is a page of examples http://www.hobbies-plus.co.uk/acatal...c_Markers.html (only look at the first 4 called fabric markers)

Though shop around for prices or see if any crafty type stores local to you have them. I called a local fabric shop on the off chance and I got both the disappearing pen and wash out pen for £4.60.

When I first got my pens I marked a piece of fabric and the disappearing pen marks I made were gone in a few hours so when I use that pen I won't mark many stitch places at a time.


HTH & enjoy stitching once you start.....beware though, it's addictive

pm2326

I just wanted to say well done to everyone completing their UFO's.

I dont have many as I tend to only do one at a time and they are always large designs. I've only been stitching for 2 years and my first attempt was at Vantage Point, which took me 10 months to complete but its now framed and has pride of place on my bedroom wall.

I've spent the last hour or so reading this thread, whilst glancing across at my current project The Mighty Samurai. It has'nt been touched for about a month now... too busy in the garden, but the weather is turning and you lot have inspired me to start again.

So its off for my tea and then start the stitching again...once I find my camera I'll post a pic xx

PS - MrsM i cant wait to see how your design turns out, I fell in love with Heaven and Earth designs last year but I was worried they would'nt look as good as the pics on the websites!!

*Louise*

Grrr...I can't find my camera for my update tonight

*Goes off to frisk the children*

shelly

I meant to do some stitching today but haven't got round to it. In my defence I admit to being too busy with e-bay...as in buying kits
My Mum gave me my xmas money on Friday whilst I was visiting her so I can pay for kits as I win them.
So far I have won 3 kits in the last couple of days that total just over £15.

Oh happy days!! :rotfl::rotfl:

MRSMCAWBER

shelly wrote: »

So far I have won 3 kits in the last couple of days that total just over £15.

Oh happy days!! :rotfl::rotfl:

Now you can't just say that without telling us what they are

shelly

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Now you can't just say that without telling us what they are

Sorry, I forgot

One is a cottage with a pretty flower filled garden, another is a set of 3..yes 3! cottages and the last one I won is a row of cute birdhouses that says something like 'there's no place like home'
I have another 5 kits in my watch list.

I'll post pics once I have received the kits.

*Louise*

Weekly update, not a great pic, can't find my camera so took it on my mobile :rolleyes:

Last week:




This week (4 weeks since starting)

Tigerlilley1980

That is beautiful Louise, which chart is it again! It is coming on really well! Tiger xxx

*Louise*

Thanks Tiger - it's called 'Vision at the lake' and is based on a painting by Christophe Vacher




I blame MRSM, she started posting links to Heaven and Earth designs :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

shelly

Very nice going Louise! It's going to be massive once done, do you know the finished size?