Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

Dorastar

Been out to World museum in Liverpool and kids were truly fantastic - both wanted to 'do' everything and no whining. Dh is doing a curry for tea and then taking them over to see his mum so tonight I am stitching and nowt else.

Ailsb

ocemeer wrote: »

ERICS mum - they are gorgeous and I must get on with my MP kits - you know if you go to his website there are some free patterns to download.... some are really lovely too.

Thanks for posting about the free downloads, I've joined as a member and will be saving the patterns. I really like Michael Powell designs. I am plodding along with the Wedding sampler church at the moment - will try to post some pictures of progress soon.

There are some lovely completed items on here. I can't believe how quick Louise stitches, any tips? Off to do some stitching now.

Hugs to all.

*Louise*

ejs2311 wrote: »

Finished my Mothers Day glasses case in time, here's a pic:

That's lovely, your mum is going to be so chuffed to get that :T

Ailsb wrote: »

There are some lovely completed items on here. I can't believe how quick Louise stitches, any tips? Off to do some stitching now.

Tips: Erasable marker for 10x10 squares - honestly, it makes all the difference.:j


Right I realllllly need someone to motivate me to do my ironing tonight......I have about 5 day worth sitting glaring at me.:o


Anyone??



No?




You sure?




Oh well then....stitching here we come :D:rotfl:

chickywiggle

only 5 days *louise*......... i wait till i have no clothes left!!

Mags_cat

chickywiggle wrote: »

only 5 days *louise*......... i wait till i have no clothes left!!

Pah!

I buy stuff that doesn't *need* ironing :rotfl:

(The last time I actually got the iron out was to flatten a piece of washed cross stitch)

nykied

*Louise* wrote: »

PML - Thanks for that! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I am the first to admit that I don't worry too much about the back of my stitching but here you go lol:







Happy Mothers Day to all the mums - hope you are all being spoiled and given lots of stitchy time :T:T:D

God damn, that's unfair! Fast stitching AND a neat back :mad:

Mags_cat wrote: »

Pah!

I buy stuff that doesn't *need* ironing :rotfl:

(The last time I actually got the iron out was to flatten a piece of washed cross stitch)

The last time I got the iron out was to iron some seams on a bag I was sewing

shelly

Ericsmum. I love the MP scene. I never cease to be amazed how backstitching can totally change and bring to life a design.

Ejs. Love the glasses case, very pretty.

craftygranny

*Louise* wrote: »

Ohhh that's not good, what's up - are you ok??

Sorry louise didn't mean to concern anyone. It was nothing really just me having a diva moment or so i've been informed. I was asked to babysit my 2 and 3 year old grandchildren last night and when i said it's awkward to manage with having limited mobility i was told well i'll collect them about 9 and take them to the playgym . At 2pm they were finally collected with no apology nothing just a word about how nice it had been to have a 4 hour asda shop and breakfast there too without the kids . This is the second week in a row . so no more . we had to leave at 2 to take my eldest sons 2 boys home as his car broke down and he doesn't get his new one till tues. Finally got back at 6 had tea tidied all the stuff away they'd had out and just sat down but not for long i have a mountain of ironing i would normally have done this morning.
sorry to moan but it finally got to me today. Normally i don't complain about these things.

chickywiggle

craftygranny wrote: »

Sorry louise didn't mean to concern anyone. It was nothing really just me having a diva moment or so i've been informed. I was asked to babysit my 2 and 3 year old grandchildren last night and when i said it's awkward to manage with having limited mobility i was told well i'll collect them about 9 and take them to the playgym . At 2pm they were finally collected with no apology nothing just a word about how nice it had been to have a 4 hour asda shop and breakfast there too without the kids . This is the second week in a row . so no more . we had to leave at 2 to take my eldest sons 2 boys home as his car broke down and he doesn't get his new one till tues. Finally got back at 6 had tea tidied all the stuff away they'd had out and just sat down but not for long i have a mountain of ironing i would normally have done this morning.
sorry to moan but it finally got to me today. Normally i don't complain about these things.

OHH that's REALLLY unfair of them.... I'd put my foot down next time... never again!!!

crickett1234

Okay... here goes with my first photo posting on here... wish me luck...!

That didn't work. Okay... I used flickr... and I followed the directions and it didn't work. I am afraid I am not terribly patient with technology. I shall try again.

IMG_1358 by crickett1234

Well, not a photo in the thread, but you can look at it!!