Cross-stitch cafe 2010

sweetcarer

Hello All

Sorry I have not posted in a while - using only works computer now - other on far too slow and can't upload on it. Been watching all from afar.

tellmeitsfriday wrote: »

I scrubbed it all off and it looks ok - I am just worried that there's something more sinister going on. I will do the other wardrobe and the chest of drawers later.!

Hope you got it sorted.

Flat_Eric wrote: »

just out of interest, I always start my stitching in the middle but do any of you start at the top ? or elsewhere where its more convenient for you ? and if you do this - how much aida should you leave for the border/to allow for framing ?

Depends on the pattern - samplers I usually go to the edge - about 3 inch in each side. Others I start in the middle.

ERICS_MUM wrote: »

So I'm struggling with my depression, which had been a lot better this year. I feel ashamed to admit how bad I feel because there are so many people around with such terrible illnesses and mine might appear insignificant.

Sorry to moan.

Linda xx

Don't be sorry to moan - we are all here for each other.


Ruth - thinking of you. I hope everything works out ok. Tell your stepmum we are thinking of her too - what an awful situation. I am not looking forward to Christmas, as it is my first without Gran but she would want us to go on and enjoy life, as she did. At the funeral my cousins all discussed meeting up in the new year for a meal sometime.

Welcome to any newbies, we love seeing new work and wondering could we live to 100 to fit in all projects we have planned. I am hoping to frame up my american stitch tonight to get posted - I know I am late but haven't been in the mood for it.

Hope everyone is well - keeping warm - we have a wee break before it comes back - yikes!

Kind wishes to all

sweetcarer

Dorastar

Did quite a bit of the Christmas sampler last night but camera lead is still awol so can't show you yet - dh is going to search for it and some other missing stuff tomorrow. Have put our Christmas tree up but the flippin lights aren't working s back to an empty green tree till dh gets some on the way home

23rdspiral

well i got brave and too scissors to the aieda to cut up the 2 cards and 1 small sampler out of the bigger piece of fabric. forgot to iron on interfacing first though. do you think i could do it now? i havent been so brave as to actually fray their edges and stick them down yet!

nykied wrote: »

I've read back about 20 or so pages and now I've got to the end, I'm posting. I'm currently in the middle of the mice Christmas stocking that was in Cross Stitcher a couple of months ago (I think). I'm about halfway through and wondering if I'll get it finished for Christmas

hello! well done on reading back any pages, let alone 20!
i think i saw those mice, are they climbing a sewing machine? cute design. good luck in getting it finished, if not, it'll be done for next year anyway!

Scarlett6303

I agree I find it natural to do one side then the other. As you stitchers are all online I thought I would take this opportunity to ask if anybody has a HUG or KISSES chart that they no longer required?

chickywiggle

hmmm dilema......... i think I have done all my christmas cards (just to mount them etc tonight or tomorrow).

NOW do I start a new smallish chistmassy design or pick up a UFO....... I know what my head is telling me.......... but also what my heart is.

OHHHHH

chickywiggle

Scarlett6303 wrote: »

I agree I find it natural to do one side then the other. As you stitchers are all online I thought I would take this opportunity to ask if anybody has a HUG or KISSES chart that they no longer required?

Hi Scarlett.........

I'm afraid you can't just pop up like that.....this is a cafe....

pull up a chair...... grab a cuppa and relaxxxxxxxxxxx.............

now tell us a bit about yourself... how did you find us? how long have you been stitching?? what's your current project?? and pictures ohhh we love to see pictures.

craftygranny

Lol at chicky . Can i have a tea with milk and no sugar and a cheese toastie please . Start a new one go on you know you want to. Shiny new threads and lovely fabric. The ufo's have waited this long a little longer won't matter . lol

I haven't got any new pics i haven't done my stitching carlys dolly needed clothes then when i finished those Kaitlyn decided her dolly needed some too. Hopefully i'll be picking my needle up again soon.

Mags_cat

Just thought I'd do another advert for our photogroup

If anyone would like to join our group on Flickr you'll be able to see pictures of projects from other people and also have the chance to post your own shots - we love pictures of other people's stuff :T

If you're on Flickr already, just go here. You'll need to send me a Flickr request to join, but I'll get round to it asap!

If you're not on Flickr, don't worry - it's easy and free! PM me your email address and I'll send you a Flickr invite that will explain how to join up.

Mags_cat

craftygranny wrote: »

. Start a new one go on you know you want to. Shiny new threads and lovely fabric. The ufo's have waited this long a little longer won't matter . lol

Bad craftygranny, bad! Hehehe

That's what got me into all this UFO trouble :rotfl:

chickywiggle

BAD craftgranny!!!!!!!!!!!! now i want a cheese toastie!!!!!!!!!!