Cross-stitch cafe 2010

angus1

Hi, thanks Sweetcarer, I love the little prams.

The sampler that lainz found in the magazine is also really sweet and just fits the bill perfectly.

I've also just found, by absolute chance, a pattern called two peas in a pod on the ebay usa site. Its a pattern from an old magazine too.

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for being so helpful and kind. I will definitely let you know which one I decide to do and post a picture when its finished.

Off to see the twins today in hospital so really looking forward to that!

*Louise*

witchwoopiggy wrote: »

hi everyone :wave: well I have started my small project 'good morning' yesterday and as I have been told by some ladys on here you are nosy

US??? NOSEY???? Who said that???!!!:eek:
*deletes own previous post*:rotfl:



You have got a fair bit done, it's a nice cheerful design that one :j

nmm

Hi guys, lovely sunny day here so took my update photos There are now mountains :rotfl: Also i think i stretched my hoop, its one of those flexi-hoops and it seems quite loose. How do those plastic frames cope when the fabric is larger? can it be wrapped around the sides?



After seeing the stunning back work from kez, no-one else has braved it :rotfl: Well i think the rest of us should have a competition to see who's is the messiest, lol i'm in with a shot at this one



I look forward to more updates :j

Keiss_21

Fantastic sewing everyone, your back work looks pretty good nmm, better than mine anyway!

Glad you sorted things out sweetcarer, it can be the case that work computers have various restrictions (or perhaps it is photobucket, stopping companies uploading advertising stuff etc). Have fun with whatever design you use angus1.

It was fun trying to work out the problem...glad my brain hasn't siezed up completely. I am an IT tutor at a local college, but I have been off work for over 14 months! Once I get the go-ahead from my GP next week, I should be returning to work again soon, but slowly. It is quite scary, as lots of things have changed since I was last there - different building (and set up) as well as Office 2007 rather than 2003...I am gradually tracking down the numerous differences...and there are soooooo many!!

Still not done any Astronomer...that's a week now :eek:! Have been trying to sew a Valentine card for DH, only small and should have finished it yesterday, but a hole appeared in the material where i was sewing!! I have tried to weave in some threads from the frayed edge using a very small crochet hook...it's nearly done, but I had to give up yesterday as my eyes were hurting. I think I am coming down with a cold (not again!!), so taking things easy today.

I should be watching the Scotland - Wales match just now, but thought I would pop on here for a bit.

Have a good weekend everyone.

sammy_kaye18

Hi All

Does anyone have any experience with the stitch a photo kits?

Was looking at them on a site Mrs M showed me too (lovely stuff on there) and they are £17.95 at the minute - ok granted you need to buy the threads but I was thinking if I can get a nice photo of my Benjamin then I would stitch it for my dad, my nan and my mum as their Christmas presents and get it framed up for them.
Plus it will help cure my boredom and will give me something to do.

Can anyone tell me if they are any good? or if i can get the same thing done cheaper?

MRS M - wanted to add Ive just checked out Wimblebees - YOU ARE A BAD INFLUENCE!!!

nmm

Keiss_21 wrote: »

Fantastic sewing everyone, your back work looks pretty good nmm, better than mine anyway!

Oh thank you i think it gives it a realistic feel as its soft and furry like the lions :rotfl:

MRSMCAWBER

Afternoon all

Sammy -I have done a stitch a photo and my mum has done quite a few -they usually give a great likeness to the photo -BUT you get lots of 1 stich of this and 1 stitch of that sew along have them for £15.99 at the moment :T

We are still under siege from snow -its about 12" deep and shows no sign of letting up -so Im staying indoors ...
Hubby is away from 3am on Monday until about 3am on Wednesday -so no meals to do etc *mwahaha* lots of sewing for me

Theres some lovely work going on again folks -lots of progress too... nmm -those lions are looking really good:T

Right -back to some sewing I go ..

sweetcarer

Keiss_21 wrote: »

Glad you sorted things out sweetcarer, it can be the case that work computers have various restrictions (or perhaps it is photobucket, stopping companies uploading advertising stuff etc). Have fun with whatever design you use angus1.

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I think it must be my work computer as we can't do certain things with it eg look at lottery numbers, play games, check home emails, etc. Now we know we know where go to if we have any IT problems. Thank you once again for all your help :T

Think when I finish my floral alphabet I will be brave and show off my back. nmm your back looks fine. Think we all should show off our backs when we finish our latest projects - dare you.:eek:

Better get on with some sewing - boys are out for a bit - will be busy when they come back - made a nice shepards pie - they have been living on junk food for the last week in Amsterdam.

Kind wishes to all

sweetcarer

kezbabybabe

sweetcarer wrote: »

Think when I finish my floral alphabet I will be brave and show off my back. nmm your back looks fine. Think we all should show off our backs when we finish our latest projects - dare you.:eek:

I'm up for that challenge.

I haven't done any stitching for a few days now. Just haven't had the urge. Will pick it up again soon.

chickywiggle

finally i remember to take the pic AND upload it.......

Here's where i was 10th January:

And today.......... (it doesn't look like much but i did take nearly a 2 week break and I have done a lot of backstitch).

OK here's my backs..........I'm off the messy variety I'm afraid,