Cross-stitch cafe 2010

shelly

*Louise* wrote: »

Well you won't know till you give it a go!

You can't really cut them out wonky anyway, as long as you leave a full strip around the design (follow the same line of holes) and use a pair of sharp, pointed end scissors you can't go far wrong.

Perforated paper is even easier to cut through, you should maybe start with one of those just to give yourself some confidence

When I leave a full strip around the design do I cut to the edge of the holes so I get a nice straight finish or cut through the centre of the holes (but a strip of holes away) so I end up with a kind of patterned edge?

Thanks!

shelly

Kez. The birth sampler is really sweet!

ERICS_MUM

Mags_cat wrote: »

Yay! Thank you for that, elliep, shelly and kezbabybabe

I'll work on trying to get them a bit smaller next time....oops!

Anyway - this is what I'm working on at the moment. I've had this kit for :mumblemumble: fifteen years :mumblemumble: and only finished three out of nine Santas. They make up into little tree decorations, backed with gold paper and with a hanging loop. I'm onto Santa four, though I suspect they won't all be ready for this year's tree...:rotfl:

They are STUNNING, would you mind telling me if they were in a kit or a chart book, I'd love to do them for Christmas cards (well, may next Christmas !!)

Linda xx

Mags_cat

ERICS_MUM wrote: »

They are STUNNING, would you mind telling me if they were in a kit or a chart book, I'd love to do them for Christmas cards (well, may next Christmas !!)

Linda xx

Linda, I'm sure I could nudge the chart over to you It did originally come as a kit but there's no reason you couldn't assemble the stuff yourself.

*Louise*

shelly wrote: »

When I leave a full strip around the design do I cut to the edge of the holes so I get a nice straight finish or cut through the centre of the holes (but a strip of holes away) so I end up with a kind of patterned edge?

Thanks!

You can do either but I prefer the straight edge personally, it gives a nice neat took to the picture

shelly

Thanks Louise! I was thinking the same, I think would prefer a straight edge. Looking at the kit/s again I think I am worrying about nothing The edges I have to cut are all quite short so should be just one cut of the scissors and as you say I shouldn't go wonky with just one cut................should I? :rotfl:

sammr85

how do I become a cafe member with my own number??

Managed to get some stitching done last night and a small amount this morning, aiming to get the 2nd house finished by tomorrow night

Keiss_21

Great makes everyone...love those Santas Mags.

Well, here is my latest cross-stitch project a Christmas present for my sister.



It is still drying in the piccie, so hasn't been pressed yet. I want to frame it in one of those red hoop frames, but the 5"x7" are just a bit on the big side. I have some 4"x5" frames on order, but they are wood-grain effect, so may have to investigate further if I don't like it when it is framed.

Do you think I should back it with iron-on interfacing...would the white not show through?? I have felt to back the frame...again white as I have loads..or should I find some dark green? Not completely sure still.

Have two other Xmas presents on the go too.



I hope to get them both finished by next week, though I plan on getting started later on today with crafting for Christmas Fairs in December, should be fun

I also have loads of knitting to do too...busy busy!!

Have a great day everyone.

littlemisschocolate

Just popping in quickly, to say I'm loving everyone's work and will post an update at the weekend of the robins. It's not progessing as quickly as I'd like as housework is getting in the way.

Lots of love,

LMC X

*Louise*

shelly wrote: »

Thanks Louise! I was thinking the same, I think would prefer a straight edge. Looking at the kit/s again I think I am worrying about nothing The edges I have to cut are all quite short so should be just one cut of the scissors and as you say I shouldn't go wonky with just one cut................should I? :rotfl:

Nope - go for it!! :j:T:T

sammr85 wrote: »

how do I become a cafe member with my own number??

I have a spare 20 mins (*gasp* :eek:) so m going to go get the list and add new people on