Cross-stitch cafe 2010

elliep_2

Here is my Santa, and the magazine picture of the complete portrait. As you can see I've got a lot to do but this was only started in late November so I'm pretty pleased with progress so far and aim to have him complete and on the wall for next Christmas!

maria_and_the_imps

elliep i love that it is gorgeous i ten d not to buy the mags anymore so havent seen it before it is gorgeous
last year i did a christmas tree one which had charms on it but wally that i am forgot to put it on the wall for christmas duh

Curlytop40

Oh I love that santa elliep.

Curlytop40

This might get you to a photo of how my african lions are doing.
http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/hjanea/Cross%20stitch/?action=view&current=variousandchristmas2009/09.jpg

Fingers crossed it works!

elliep_2

Curlytop, that link just takes me to photpbucket but not to your picture(s).

I'm really enjoying the vibrant colours of my santa, and really trying to keep on top of the backstitch as I go along because I hate getting to the end of a project and then having to do hours and hours of backstitch. So far he's on track for completion before Christmas 2010 so I'm hoping you guys will keep me going so he doesn't become an abandoned UFO.

chickywiggle

elliep wrote: »

I'm really enjoying the vibrant colours of my santa, and really trying to keep on top of the backstitch as I go along because I hate getting to the end of a project and then having to do hours and hours of backstitch. So far he's on track for completion before Christmas 2010 so I'm hoping you guys will keep me going so he doesn't become an abandoned UFO.

Santa is fab.

i hate backstitch too - avoid it if i can get away with it. The popcorn bears are the worst.

mountainofdebt

Well I've ordered the kit for the celtic knot and the band sampler - I like the look of that one for me!

Can't wait for it to come now!

ocemeer

I have a UFO which I would love to finish however I have loast the script so to speak, its no longer in publication either...so ideas on how to get hold of a copy?
Its a Bucilla stamped cross stitch for Renaissance Rose Quilt (double quilt) co-ordinates wih #41565 if that helps.
Quite like the idea of doing embroidered/cross stitched pillow cases - yes I am weird - and part of me likes the kits however it must be possible to do my own just need the imagination I think - and more time.

nmm

Curlytop40 wrote: »

This might get you to a photo of how my african lions are doing.
http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/hjanea/Cross%20stitch/?action=view&current=variousandchristmas2009/09.jpg

Fingers crossed it works!

It doesn't work, copy the direct link when you hover over the image. I found it for you, http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss3/hjanea/Cross%20stitch/variousandchristmas2009109.jpg its looking great

nmm

Update time, i finally made it all the way along the top :j so thats as wide as it gets, which is good as i'm struggling to fit it in the photo :rotfl:



Curly, i forgot to ask is your African Lions the Dimensions Gold kit? mine is a chinese import version which i bought for £10.50, it'll be interesting to compare the final pieces.