Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

*Louise*

Ailsb - I think you've done quite a bit for two weeks, there are a lot of colour changes in it so that's more time consuming :T:T

Can't wait to see the backstitch going on - it always brings a MP design to life :j

*Louise*

Finished my sister's birthday present - she's coming up this afternoon so I can't get out to the framers:rotfl: so will go on Thursday afternoon and get it sorted, her birthday's not till the 13th.



Going to have a break from stitching for a couple of days until the fabric for 'New Heights' arrives

Marru

:TLouise, that looks so lovely

My colleague has just told us that she is expecting. Any cute ideas about what I can stitch for her? Something gender neutral and nothing too big?

Mags_cat

Good to see the wedding sampler coming on! I got it in a too, so we're spreading the love

Here's my latest update on Mum's present. I am now heartily fed up of browns and oranges :sigh:


Autumn reflections 05/04/11 by Mags_cat, on Flickr

nmm

That was quick louise, its very cute i hope she likes it

Here is my latest Czar update, i also did a Mothers Day card only i forgot to take a piccy before i sent it :doh:

Czar Update 030411



On a side note, i think i will do Dreams of Atlantis after Czar, now to source the materials as cheaply as possible. I guess acrosstown for the threads (90 in total), and if i'm using 18ct aida the design is 25"x20" approx, so roughly 30"x25" inc extra fabric for framing. I saw a bargain piece of cream 18ct aida on ebay, would it matter if its not white? I read on another cross stitch forum that 18ct is fine for HAED you don't lose any of the detail but the finished design is larger.

Ailsb

Louise - love the Gorjuss with rabbit, I've not seen these before they are very cute.

NMM - your tigers are coming on great. My mum was stitching a tiger for my dad when she died. I have tried to finish it for him but don't know what happended to the pattern. Your's will look stunning once it's finished. Who is it being stitched for? Sorry to be nosey.

On a sidenote - have cleaned 2 bathrooms and a kitchen so now sitting down with a much deserved cup of tea and my stitching. Have an hour before school finishes and my peace is shattered.

nmm

Thanks, Czar is for me, i have lots of empty walls. :rotfl:

What is the missing tiger chart called maybe someone here might be able to help or post a photo and someone might recognise it. Would be lovely to finish it for him

sk00bie1

nmm - I'm planning to stich my HAED on cream or ivory aida, I have a thing about white showing the dirt even though I religiously wash my hands before I touch my work lol. I'm sure it won't make a difference though as the design will cover the suface of the fabric.

Louise - I knew you'd get that gorjuss done quickly! Lovely design too

Ailsb - Thats loads of progress for 2 weeks, well done you! And well done for being so far ahead, I wish I could be that organised!

I'm going to try and find a design to stitch Mum for her birthday on the 23rd, just something small, maybe to put in a card?. Does any one have any ideas?

nmm

Skoobie, whats your mums interests or favourite flower, i have loads of flower scene/cottage cards etc, so can help out with a if needed

sk00bie1

Crikey let me think...

Mum likes most flowers really (sorry v. unhelpful!) Roses, sweet peas and peonies seem to come to mind as favourites though.
She also has a thing for Italian/Greek holiday scenes at the moment, if that makes sense!

Eek! My friend had a little girl this morning, 5lb 6oz! That's another project to do! Will have to get looking at birth samplers too