Cross-stitch cafe 2010

elliep_2

Squishy wrote: »

It seems a lot of you hate using metallic threads - do you use the ones that need separating like ordinary threads, or do you use the ones on the spool? I used to hate using the separating thread, then found the spooled ones (which I think have a touch of lycra in them) so they don't need to be split, and are a lot smoother to work with They have saved my sanity many times!

I used to hate metallics but I'm the same as you Squishy - I find the ones on the spool loads easier and nicer to work with. They are well worth the extra money.

Judellie

Hi everyone,
not posted any updates recently, too busy stitching.
Got the supplies for my new project and spent 3 hours one day last week sorting threads and winding them onto bobbins. Been stitching like mad ever since, think it will take 18 months to do. Will post an update when I've completed one page, only 47 to do:eek::eek:.

Glad to see everyone's doing great with their updates, it's really motivating seeing everyone's work progressing so well.

MrsM - it was me who posted the link for express frames originally. Glad you agree with the quality of them, I'll certainly be using them again - very impressed.

Back to stitching now, them off to Stamford Bridge for the Chelsea match tonight with ds2 - free tickets so it would be rude not to!

Happy stitching

Jude x

witchwoopiggy

wow everyones work is looking so good
shelly just to let you know the pen arrived a sec ago, once again thank you so much
bubbles i too suffer from cycling mood disorder, and i go on spend spend sprees but i must admit the cross stitch is helping me keep forcused on some thing. And it is amazing how many people who cross stitch are also willing to admit there illness
All so im feeling pretty happy have just had an email to tell me i have won two tickets to http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=229359
so thats good just hope hubby will be well enough for us to go

Squishy

I'm browsing sewandso and finding too many nice things Trying to find a nice wedding sampler (got married almost 2 years ago and not made one yet!) but hard to find one I like that is not too 'flowery' if you know what I mean?

Edit: ooh, I like this one for my MIL - wonder how hard it would be to do?
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&uid=&Prod_Code=46806&ww=on&do=search_results

MRSMCAWBER

Hi Judellie -Thankyou so much for sharing that link... Im "chuffed to little mintballs with them" -Im allready pricing up for the next frames I need

on the metallics front I mainly use this stuff....petie treasure braid...
I got into using if with my celtic ladies and I wouldn't use anything else now -its not cheap but it is thicker, stronger and less bloomin tangly than the other stuff...and it comes in loads of colours :T
I think the cheapest I have seen it is about £2.50 a card...
http://www.country-designs.co.uk/products/speciality-threads/rainbow-gallery-petite-treasure-braid/default.aspx

bookadict

Lelc wrote: »

To be honest I can't remember as I got it so long ago. I might be able to help you out though nudge, nudge, wink, wink!!

Lelc - it's looking fantastic. My fishes is sitting in the sewing box waiting for September to come. Though I might have to do some sewing after my next assignment.

This is the chart - http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&do=search_results&Prod_Code=10665&ww=1. I purchased mine for ebay for a lot less!

Everyone's work is fantastic.

Also, my future mother-in-law is into cross stitch and I'm going to do her a hamper for Christmas. Any ideas on what to put in it/

Cx

maria_and_the_imps

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Ok -Im back..
here is my forest light -excuse the spare fabric sticking out the back -I have to tape it down

and I have stuck hubbies owl in its frame to see how will look... now I just need to press it -although the wadding behind it helps camouflage some creases .

wow they look lovely

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

YES -but its probably the best thread for a calm relaxed sense of well being and a lovely stress free atmosphere:rotfl:

couldnt agree more cant believe how rude people are on other threads

Squishy wrote: »

I'm browsing sewandso and finding too many nice things Trying to find a nice wedding sampler (got married almost 2 years ago and not made one yet!) but hard to find one I like that is not too 'flowery' if you know what I mean?

Edit: ooh, I like this one for my MIL - wonder how hard it would be to do?
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&uid=&Prod_Code=46806&ww=on&do=search_results

i have loads of wedding samplers next time i go up stairs i will have a look and see what i have got

i have also finished all the stitching on my bras and have made a start on the back stitch wahoo

ERICS_MUM

Squishy wrote: »

I'm browsing sewandso and finding too many nice things Trying to find a nice wedding sampler (got married almost 2 years ago and not made one yet!) but hard to find one I like that is not too 'flowery' if you know what I mean?

Edit: ooh, I like this one for my MIL - wonder how hard it would be to do?
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&uid=&Prod_Code=46806&ww=on&do=search_results

I love that kit, and it's a good price too for a large item. I might be tempted ........


Linda

clare1510

Flat_Eric wrote: »

Ebay is great for cross stitch bargains ! I am always * finding * stuff to buy / bid on :j even though I have enough kits to keep me going until the year dot :rotfl:

A warning though, make sure you read the description fully ! the item might appear a real bargain i.e. you might see a picture of that kit you are after but then find that its only the chart that you get. Also I have noticed recently someone selling 3 small kits that clearly came free with cross stitch publications for close to £10 plus postage :eek:

Mention of stuff coming from smoke free home is always good too.
and be warned also re the mags as sometimes these can be vastly overpriced ? (£8.50 odd) for something that is still available in the shops for half the price ?!

Thanks again for the advice. I did notice when I was just having a quick browse through the kits on ebay that there were some charts thrown in, so will need to make sure I dont get caught out with those. And charging £10 for three kits that came free with a magazine sounds a tad steep!

Are the magazines useful for a somewhat beginner or are they more suited to people who know what they are doing?

kezbabybabe

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Right I can't remember who (sorry) -but who ever gave the link to Exspress frames -I LOVE YOU :rotfl:Hubby has just scuttled home with a box -with my 2 frames in :j....they are perfect...such good quality and only 6 days to get to Germany :T
My "forest light" is framed so I will upload a pic in a moment -hubbies bleepin owl is on linen -so needs ironing AGAIN :mad:...
have a good afternoon all

Awesome! A good price too, when I think back to the £55 I paid for a frame for a a4 sized cross-stitch.

When I have my pennies saved up I will buy frames for my completed project.