Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

*Louise*

Ailsb - that is just beautiful!! Well done on getting it completed. The fact it has taken so long will only add to your sense of achievement. Can't wait to see it famed :T:T

nykied - CONGRATULATIONS!!!:j:T

Caroline - I am so angry at him on your behalf :mad: I hate hearing about selfish people who treat their pregnant partners so horribly You must have the patience of a saint xxx

shelly

Ailsb wrote: »

On a positive note, I no longer have my oldest UFO - it's finished:T:T I knowI probably shouldn't clap myself but I did start it in October 1998. Can't believe that with the encouragement from this forum I have finally finished it.

It's beautiful! Well done for finishing.

nykied wrote: »

Also on a non-stitching note, OH proposed on Friday (the day after my birthday) and we picked out a ring on Saturday :j They didn't have the right size for my twig-like fingers, so they're ordering it in and I'll collect it next Saturday

nykied wrote: »

Thanks Not sure about the hats as yes, Aposaver, it's too soon to be making plans. Although I have been thinking about what sort of dress I'd wear and what colour scheme and everything else

Congratulations to you both! It's not too soon to be making plans at all! When we got engaged hubby proposed on the Sunday, the day of our '10 year being together anniversary' and I had the church booked on the Monday morning! There was no way I was waiting another 10 years :rotfl:

shelly

Here's another update from me....

2 weeks ago,


and today,


Not stitched everyday of the past 2 weeks but I'm happy with the progress. I don't want to rush it as I am really enjoying stitching it. When I started it I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it because it's not like seeing a picture develop but not changing colours every 5 minutes is a nice change

bikerchick1066

Haven't managed a stitch all weekend, was planning to last night but had a migraine and went to bed at 5 o'clock. Still groggy this morning so have taken the day off work. Pottering about in my pyjamas atm, but will sit down with my stitching later and catch up with Waterloo Road.

*Louise*

Shelly - it's coming along nicely. I liked that about it as well, nice and straightforward.


I won't bother posting an update this week. It's just more blue on blue so I won't bore you all.:o I have got page 3 out of 4 finished though. Working away this weekend and a lot of prep to do so hopefully get it finished next week and will *just* get it framed in time for my gran's birthday.

mrs-moneypenny

Ailsb that looks stuning well done on finishing, it was certainly worth carrying on with.:T:T

nykied congratulations

Shelly thats coming on really well:T

Caroline sorry to hear of your problems, i hope hes home soon and you can resolve them and sort him out.

done about 1/2 the filling on on the controller now, its looking better for being done its just monotunous being a big block of one colour and being white thread on white adia it just seems pointless;). The boys bedrooms now have carpet so will finally be getting the house back to normal soon:T youngest DS is back from weekend away with hte school tonight so hoping to get his furniture back in so it looks nice for him.

nykied

craftygranny wrote: »

nykied Congratulations . Did you have any idea he was going to ask?

Thanks! Not really, although we had talked about it. I would have expected it on my birthday, not the day after

*Louise* wrote: »

nykied - CONGRATULATIONS!!!:j:T

Thanks

shelly wrote: »

Congratulations to you both! It's not too soon to be making plans at all! When we got engaged hubby proposed on the Sunday, the day of our '10 year being together anniversary' and I had the church booked on the Monday morning! There was no way I was waiting another 10 years :rotfl:

Thanks! It depends on when we can afford it, to be honest. Could be forever

nykied

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

nykied congratulations

Thanks! I did try to include you in the previous multi-quote but it didn't work

Apocasaver

caroline - that's awful that he's still not back, I hope he comes home soon and really tries make it up to you.

bikerchick- enjoy your day at home, sounds like you need to recuperate for a bit!

shelly - great progress. I've never liked those designs from looking at the pictures, but seeing yours for 'real' it looks great!

I've finally decided after constantly changing my mind (and one awful attempt at my own design) what to do for my parents ruby anniversary. I've ordered it now, so I HAVE to do this one! I went for it because it's more traditional which will suit them better http://www.busylizziecrafts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1112215-Ruby-Wedding-Anniversary-sampler-cross-stitch-kit.html
I will change the words, but I haven't decided what to change them to yet!

ejs2311

Well, that's the inlaws dropped off at the station. It's taken me ages to catch up with your weekends.

Caroline - I'm so furious for you. You must have the patience of a saint.

QUOTE=*Louise*;41692856]
Ooo well done How did you win that?[/QUOTE]

Louise - Just sent a text in to the competition number in Cross Stitch Gold.

smileyt wrote: »

Heads up for anyone in the Manchester area: Sew-In of Marple and Didsbury are having a sale.

Smileyt - any ideas if the sale is still on - might have to force myself out of the house if it's that good!!!!

Well, now I have the house back to normal and no distractions (other than the internet) i'm going to get cracking on the Kingfisher. MIL birthday is 5 weeks today.

Will try and remember to put an updated pic on in the next day or so