Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

cat_g_83

Thanks so much for your help. I do use a hoop but still think I might be pulling a bit tough. I hadn't thought of that.

I am going to start again (using 2 squares so essentially in 14 count) as I am not enjoying it and what's the point if I'm not having fun!

Thanks again. X

ps really loving seeing everyone's projects. I like seeing the massive differences in styles of patterns and designs. Inspiring!

kezbabybabe

Ailsb wrote: »

I then discovered gold needles and I haven't looked back. I have had no problems since using my trusted gold needle.

I love using my gold needles. I also find that they are easier to locate if dropped too.

I did manage to get a bit of Mr Tickle stitched last night, so feeling good about that.

nmm

23rdspiral wrote: »

what on earth is the critter in the first two photos? he looks kinda like a Giant guinea pig?!?

Its a Capybara the worlds largest rodent, related to guinea pigs. It was actually really cute, there is a baby one too but they wouldn't look at us, too busy enjoying the sun

smileyt_2

23rdspiral wrote: »

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smilyT - i've had RSI before, due to typing, and sometimes get a twinge if i stitch too much. with me it's pain in around the bones on the back of my hand and in the muscle under my wrist. i stretch my hand out in the other direction, rub in tigerbalm or deep heat, and put the work down for a day or two. i'm very cautious though as i've a dear friend whose having carpel tunnel ops due to the pain and disability of bad wrists due to years and years of sewing with embroiders guild

Ouch!

Ailsb wrote: »

I had problems a few years ago and had to stop doing xstitch for a while. I then discovered gold needles and I haven't looked back. I have had no problems since using my trusted gold needle.

It's worth giving it a go there not too dear. Hope it helps.

Hmmm, never heard of that one. I wonder how that works? I will have to have a look for some gold needles if they'#re not too expensive. As I've just been quoted £450 :eek: to have some dental work done though, I think gold needles will have to wait a while!

My arm is feeling better so I think I might try some stitching later on.

Thank you for your advices though. Much appreciated.

Ruth_honey

smileyt wrote: »

Ouch!



Hmmm, never heard of that one. I wonder how that works? I will have to have a look for some gold needles if they'#re not too expensive. As I've just been quoted £450 :eek: to have some dental work done though, I think gold needles will have to wait a while!

My arm is feeling better so I think I might try some stitching later on.

Compared to your dental work, gold needles are very cheap! http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran93-0.html

smileyt_2

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Compared to your dental work, gold needles are very cheap! http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran93-0.html

:rotfl:It's a gold filling that fell out ... perhaps I should take a pack of gold needles with me to the dentist and ask him to melt them down! I am going to ask him what the options are and then defect to an NHS dentist which has just opened nearby - they are still taking new patients so they are like gold dust and I am very lucky that they have accepted me, but no appointment until 6 April. I will ask the private dentist what needs doing and ask him to put in a temporary filling. I only work part-time so there's no way I can afford his prices for the fullwork. It's ok going private when all you need is a check-up, but as soon as any work needs doing .... (insert cross-eyed fainting smiley!) Even on the NHS it will still cost a lot of money though. But as the gold needles are so inexpensive I might be able to run to a couple :rotfl:

I have been digging on my allotment for 3 hours this morning so may well fall asleep over my stitching later on .....

23rdspiral

it's my first day without any work/Overtime to do in ages. but i'm feeling cold and a little queezy. so i've been trying to chart the letters for the sampler - sheesh is it tricky = designing the letters (& numbers) i dont have; chooising which variation of the given 's' and 'a' ect to use; adding the right amount of twiddly bits; getting the spacing right; getting it in the middle ect. phew. i'm glad i dont have to do that again in a hurry. i've even more respect for chart designers now.

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Compared to your dental work, gold needles are very cheap! http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran93-0.html

ooh, not too pricy then. i lost my only gold one a while ago. and the end has just somehow come off the end of my current needle - it's totally blunt and sharpe. very odd. so i opened a DMC from a cover kit and am much happier. that bulk buy bundle looks great... but how do i know what size i would want?

kezbabybabe

smileyt wrote: »

I've just been quoted £450 :eek: to have some dental work done though, I think gold needles will have to wait a while!

I can post one if you like? Gold's meant to be more smoother through the fabric.

23rdSpiral: depends what size count fabric you use. As I stitch mostly on 14ct Aida size 24 needles are okay for me.

wen-tom

how/why are gold needles better?

I always thought they were really expensive!

I got sent this today -
http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/craft11/?ns_service=mail&ns_robot=partner-communicator&ns_mail_uid=176&ns_mail_job=932667&ns_campaign=932667&ns_source=Communicator&ns_mchannel=email-n&ns_linkname=Untitled4&ns_fee=0&ns_recipient=wendy@stevetomney.karoo.co.uk

has anyone ever taken one of these offers out and cancelled within 60 days? I don't want to be stuck with the full price subscription but wouldn't mind one for 3 months for £1!

Elle1267

Postingalwaysposting

here is what it will look like when finished


Forest Walk by wildcat_ln, on Flickr

I love your little owl by the way.

Smileyt I get pain in my shoulder sometimes which can spread down to my hand. It flares up if I've been driving for a long time( which used to be quite often as I drive for a living) I went to see an osteopath who said that it was whiplash from a car accident. The crux of it is that I get a build up of tension in one shoulder and every six - twelve months I visit the osteopath who eases out all the tension. Stitching is a good indicator of when I need to go as usually I can stitch for a few hours without too many problems. If I do get pain while stitching I normally give it a break for a couple of days. I find ralgex/deep heat is good for easing the pain.