Cross-stitch cafe 2010

Keiss_21

chickywiggle wrote: »

Bit of a question tho...... the magnets, coaster and keyrings are too thin - I have had to use sellotape to keep the 2 sides together - are there special ones you need to buy that are deeper???

Great work chickywiggle...I have a few coasters, fridge magnets and key rings to use...will let you know how I get on with them...looking at them more closely, they do look a bit thin though....might try some evenweave work in them.

*Louise*

MRSM - I also have to have my stitching at boob level :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:The lap frame usually has it high enough, but if I'm working at the bottom of the frame (and being too lazy to move the fabric:o) I just stick a cushion on my knee to raise it up

Keiss - I too usually use cardboard strip and punch holes to feed the threads in. I like your idea of laminating it first though - not something I had thought of, but will definitely be trying that out, thanks.


Ps - Go Andy!!!:j:j:rotfl:


Edited to add: Just read online that Nadal has withdrawn due to injury so Murray has gone through.

Bubbles911

Hi Everyone, Im new to this thread. I have been cross stiching since I was 8 but stopped in my 20s. I am now 31 and recovering from a nervous breakdown, it was reccommended that if I started cross stiching again it might help me. I used to have quite a stock of stuff but it turns out my mum gave it al to charity as I hadnt bothered for years. Money is really, really tight so was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a kit that will keep me occupied for a while but for a maximum of £5. Im not keen on buying from ebay and everything just seems daunting, I want to stitch something I love to give me a reason to get up in the morning but just not sure where to look. Thanks

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there Bubbles

Below is a good place for sale kits -but it depends what you like to do ..
I have hopefully sent you straight to the sales at up to £5 -but they have other ranges too

They used to do free postage too -not sure if they are still doing it -but its worth a look -hope it helps..oh and welcome on board


http://www.blacksheepwools.co.uk/acatalog/0_-__5.00.html

*Louise*

Bubbles911 wrote: »

Hi Everyone, Im new to this thread. I have been cross stiching since I was 8 but stopped in my 20s. I am now 31 and recovering from a nervous breakdown, it was reccommended that if I started cross stiching again it might help me. I used to have quite a stock of stuff but it turns out my mum gave it al to charity as I hadnt bothered for years. Money is really, really tight so was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a kit that will keep me occupied for a while but for a maximum of £5. Im not keen on buying from ebay and everything just seems daunting, I want to stitch something I love to give me a reason to get up in the morning but just not sure where to look. Thanks

Hi Bubbles, welcome to the thread Sorry to hear you have been having a rough time

What sort of designs do you like to stitch?

I have tons of smaller kits in my stash which I will never get round to doing and would be more than happy to send you one of them if you like

Lou x

Bubbles911

Thank you Mrsmcawber i am going to have a look through that site now.

Louise, that is really lovely of you to offer, I didnt post in the hope of people offering things for free- just there are that many sites I didnt kno whats good and what isnt. I enjoy stitching fairys, animals, flowers and people. Now I have thought about stitching its like it takes over and its all you want to do!

MRSMCAWBER

You are welcome -I hope you find something you like....

Bubbles911 wrote: »

Thank you Mrsmcawber i am going to have a look through that site now.

Louise, that is really lovely of you to offer, I didnt post in the hope of people offering things for free- just there are that many sites I didnt kno whats good and what isnt. I enjoy stitching fairys, animals, flowers and people. Now I have thought about stitching its like it takes over and its all you want to do!

Thats the reason I love it so much -once you pick up that bit of fabric and a needle everything else seems to melt away and the hours just fly by!
I hope you post on here as often as you can- even if its just for a natter ...and BOY can we natter

*Louise*

Bubbles911 wrote: »

Thank you Mrsmcawber i am going to have a look through that site now.

Louise, that is really lovely of you to offer, I didnt post in the hope of people offering things for free- just there are that many sites I didnt kno whats good and what isnt. I enjoy stitching fairys, animals, flowers and people. Now I have thought about stitching its like it takes over and its all you want to do!

Lol - I never thought you did, or I wouldn't have offered x

Totally agree though, when I'm engrossed in something, it totally takes over and I just want to stitch all the time

maria_and_the_imps

welcome bubbles, sorry to hear you have had such a tough time, i also started stitching again when i had some tough times and now im addicted again !! i really hope it helps you i also have one or 2 smaller kits i could send you if you email me your address my email address is in my profile if you just click on my name and i'll try and post them out to you in the next couple of days
xxx

Bubbles911

Thanks everyone, you are all so kind.