Cross-stitch cafe 2010

kezbabybabe

Right first one of the May Challenges complete for me! :j

It's uncomplete state:


Now complete:

Alright that was an easy one, on to the bookmark next.

harley1

ok, I'm finished with the stitches on the 2nd vest (woohoo) just the back stitch and ironing on the interfacing to go. Really want to give it to him tomorrow for his mummys 30th birthday so I am thinking I'll give mini music (baby singing) a miss and try to get it all done. Also need to go to town to get the last of SIL's birthday present.

Unfortunately I'm ill again. (Getting pretty fed up with it to be honest). Went to doc this morning assuming it was tonsilitis again and she says not and I have to be tested for Glandular fever:eek: Would explain why I'm all achey and tired and stuff but just put that down to being a new mum.
Anyway, due to the receptionists perception of 'urgent' my blood test for it isn't until next Thursday. Can see me being back there tomorrow as my throat is so sore:(

So, going for an early (ish) night and hoping I have chance to get this stitching finished tomorrow morning before DD wakes up. Might have to set the alarm.

Have a good evening all

xxxx

PS, well done KEZ on the first of the may challenge... you are setting a very good example.

witchwoopiggy

Mountain_Ash wrote: »

before the end of the April challenge. :j

ooo hes lovely and well done for finishing your April Challenge :j:j:j:j

kezbabybabe wrote: »

aww i think it looks brill finished and did make me smile, my hubby said it reminds him of me cheeky begger :eek::rotfl::rotfl:well done at completing your challange :j:j:j:j:j

kezbabybabe wrote: »

Right first one of the May Challenges complete for me! :j

It's uncomplete state:


Now complete:

Alright that was an easy one, on to the bookmark next.

wow you are on a roll :j:j:j

harley aww hope you feel better soon, and cant belive they making you wait that long for a blood test :eek::eek:

well another page done :j:jon my hogwarts , but i cant seem to get photo bucket to work grrr

have a good evening everyone xx

craftygranny

Congrats to all the ladies who have finished their april challenges and to kez for getting a start on mays .

I'm looking for some good thread storage any ideas? I've tried the stitchbow n boxes things and they do my head in they are always falling out. I have some cheapo threads on bobbins in a plastic box on bobbins and these are okay. Can't decide if to do the same with my dmc ones . And any ideas on best price for the boxes. thank you in advance.

*Louise*

WWPiggy - Finished with plenty time to spare, it looks lovely, hope you find a nice frame for it :T

Kez - well done on completing your WTP :T And also for getting on with the May challenge lol

Harley - hope you feel better soon.....you got to wonder what their dictionaries say under 'urgent' huh?

Craftygranny - I used to have stitchbows and they were a pain in the proverbial. I switched all my DMC thread to the bobbins and boxes and have never looked back. I got all my boxes from sewand sew. I think there was cheaper ones on ebay but by the time I factored in p&p it wasn't worth the difference.

Emzy81

Oh wow Ive not been on for a couple of days and came on to see lots of fantastic finished pieces, well done :j :j

Kez Unfortunately that pic reminds me of me and chocolate :rotfl: it looks lovely I love Winnie The pooh And well done on completing on pf your May challenges already!

Mountain Ash That looks great, the colours are lovely

:rotfl: Sweetcarer that post made me laugh...Im guilty of a fair few lol

Bubbles Welcome back big hugs xxx Im really sorry I wasn't on here when this happened to you and couldn't send you support. Ignore people like that they are awful and you are a million times better than them

Louise That looks amazing! i bet you are really proud :T And your daughter is very pretty

23rdSpiral I also think the kitchen motto looks great as it is, well done for designing it...ive not tried doing that yet!

Bookadict Thats a nice design, I do like those cut thru ones

lol Chickywiggle stitching in a nice warm bed is great

Sorry if ive missed anyone ive tried to read back and not miss people, hope everyone is ok,

It was my birthday yesterday and I got some money as one of my presents so ive been all excited about what to buy ive bought one of these
not sure what else to get yet but im really excited about doing this! I may have to alter my May challenge now lol

mad_as_a_march_hare

This is my first post on this board, i have only just discovered it, well actually i found it 3 hours ago but have been reading posts and looking at all you fab work.:T:T:T

I have been cross stiching on and off for the last 16 years it all started when i was expecting my first baby, and oh god do i feel old now thinking about that:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Reading through your posts has inspired me to drag out my cross stich stuff again and get started, i have just had a look through my bag and seem to have several kits in there waiting to be done, aswell as my finished pieces of work that have been waiting to be framed, and my very first piece that was a family tree for my baby all those years ago.It used to have pride of place in his room when he was little. and also one kit that i must have started about 3 years ago.

So i'm hoping i can become a regular poster on here and that you can inspire me to get motivated again as i really used to love my cross stich but life has taken over.

*Louise*

mad_as_a_march_hare wrote: »

This is my first post on this board, i have only just discovered it, well actually i found it 3 hours ago but have been reading posts and looking at all you fab work.:T:T:T

I have been cross stiching on and off for the last 16 years it all started when i was expecting my first baby, and oh god do i feel old now thinking about that:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Reading through your posts has inspired me to drag out my cross stich stuff again and get started, i have just had a look through my bag and seem to have several kits in there waiting to be done, aswell as my finished pieces of work that have been waiting to be framed, and my very first piece that was a family tree for my baby all those years ago.It used to have pride of place in his room when he was little. and also one kit that i must have started about 3 years ago.

So i'm hoping i can become a regular poster on here and that you can inspire me to get motivated again as i really used to love my cross stich but life has taken over.

Well you'll need to apply for membership, wait till we send you the secret password etc etc....





Hehe, just kidding - welcome to the thread!! We are all just as bad with our UFO's but it's great to get some encouragement and advice

You are just in time to join our May Challenge - set yourself a target for the month, it really motivates you to get things done - worked for me anyway :rotfl:

craftygranny

Thank you Louise , Glad it's not just me who can't get on with the stitchbow thingys . Does anyone actually like them. I'll pop along to sew and sew and get me some boxes and bobbins i think.

Hi mad as a march hare and welcome. Great idea of louise's to join the challenge it encouraged me to get to grips with one i chucked on one side years ago. It was my challenge for april but i think the backstitch may defeat me i still have loads to do.

Simac

Morning,

:T Well done to Mountain Ash and Kezbabybabe for finishing their April challenges, and to Witchwoopiggy for finishing another page of Hogwarts :T

Happy (Belated) Birthday Emzy81 :bdaycake: Hope you have fun spending all your birthday money. I like what you've picked so far!


:wave: Hi Mad as a March Hare, welcome to the Cross Stitch Cafe! Have a brew :coffee: Oooh yes, please can we see some piccies of your work!


Harley, hope you feel better soon xxx