Cross-stitch cafe 2010

shelly

looby-loo wrote: »

Hi
I've just spent an hour reading dozens of pages on this thread, I've worked backwards to page 263 and must stop now. Can I ask a couple of (probably daft) questions please?

What is a UFO, I keep seeing this mentioned

Secondly, I'm not in the UK just now, I'm away volunteering. I brought my stitching with me but I've not done much yet, no time. I have used many of my threads for other things - their need is greater than mine.

Now I want to replace and stock up. I'm not that experienced. Is it really worth paying extra to buy e.g. Anchor or are they all about the same? Are there any makes which are best avoided? I can have them posted to UK or here.

Many thanks

UFO is Un Finished Object

Can't really answer the question about whether it's worth paying more for brands because I usually buy kits and so use the thread that comes with them, though I have a stash of thread from the pound shop and it's fine to stitch with.
I do have a few charts and they mostly list the threads in both DMC and Anchor. Given the choice I will buy DMC from here http://www.across-town-stitching.talktalk.net/index.html they are cheap, deliver quickly and have excellent customer service.

*Louise*

I echo what Shelly said, I use that site as well and find them very reasonable

I always use DMC threads as opposed to cheap ones. Main reason is that I know that the dye won't run when I was my finished piece and the second reason is that they feels softer and less harsh than chaper threads do.

*Louise*

Got my pieces back from the framers today - first two I am very happy with but the third I am disappointed and will have to take it back

(Hubby collected them or I would have asked for it to be sorted already)

This is the biggest one (£21) and is for my mums christmas:



This one (£17) is for my MIL's christmas, her fave animal:



And this is the one I'm not happy with. I chose a lilac mount and he has obviously forgotten/not checked his order book. I really don't like the cream mount against the sparkly white aida.Also there is some brown fluff trapped under the glass next to the wing on the left. I could open it and take it out, but then the back wouldn't be all taped up and professional looking.

Typical it would be the one I need to get posted during the week as well!! It's for a friend in Devon.

Gillham

I had no idea there was a thread here for stitchers i am so pleased i have found it, i need help i am trying to finish Orangutans by jayne netley which was featured in crossstitcher magazine in december 2008 for my mum for xmas, i am so near the end but where it has taken me nearly 2 years :0 (i have 6 kids x) the magazine has worn and i cant see lol, does anyone have a copy i could have or borrow? willing to pay for it & postage etc, obviously need it asap as only few weeks left, can you help? and i do apologise if i have posted this in the wrong place x

Ruth_honey

Gillham wrote: »

I had no idea there was a thread here for stitchers i am so pleased i have found it, i need help i am trying to finish Orangutans by jayne netley which was featured in crossstitcher magazine in december 2008 for my mum for xmas, i am so near the end but where it has taken me nearly 2 years :0 (i have 6 kids x) the magazine has worn and i cant see lol, does anyone have a copy i could have or borrow? willing to pay for it & postage etc, obviously need it asap as only few weeks left, can you help? and i do apologise if i have posted this in the wrong place x

I'm sure I have that magazine. PM me your email address and if I find it tomorrow I'll scan in the chart & email it to you. It's a lovely pic-I remember thinking that at the time.

craftygranny

Fab pics louise they look great i can see what you mean about the 3rd one think i'd take it back too.

Flat_Eric

I am up early thanks to my furry alarm clock being very persistent!

I didn't manage any cross stitch yesterday as we spent most of the day in town. This morning its tidy up and housework and this afternoon, its make banana cake (I have 18 banana to use up) :eek:and stitch time ! not sure what I want to stitch yet ? With my xmas leave just around the corner, I fancy doing something that I can really get my teeth into especially as I will have lots of stitch time available

What projects does everyone else have planned for xmas ??

Elle1267

Hi everyone. I've been stitching like crazy yesterday and I've almost finished the Rose. Ive just ordered the threads for my next 'small' project which is the Tatty Teddy's from last months WOXS. I've read a lot of the previous posts so I know that Tatty Teddy pieces have loads of back stitch but I honestly don't mind back stitch and it's small enough so I can do it at work. Oh speaking of work I have got a new job that starts in January. No more wearing a uniform for me Although it means I'll have to go out and buy some office type clothes as I don't have much in my wardrobe that I can wear. Oh well. Maybe in the Jan sales.

Happy stitching everyone!

kezbabybabe

I'm not sure about my Christmas projects yet, I think I'll leave the Piglet cushion here and take my little snowflakes that I am doing for cards with me to my mums and subsequently my aunts. Wouldn't be polite to take a whole stand with me...

*Louise*

Flat_Eric wrote: »

What projects does everyone else have planned for xmas ??

I am still working on my firseide mice and doing coasters as extra little gifts in between.