Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

nykied

Oh, I didn't realise they were a pain If anyone wants a let me know.

postingalwaysposting

nykied wrote: »

Oh, I didn't realise they were a pain If anyone wants a let me know.

Nykied they arn't really bad but they are the worse I hwve ever stitched Its because you have so many colour changes and the backstitch is so delicate. If I stitch a newton's I know it will take twice as long as say as something else that size. But that being said the end results are amazing :T

I have done 2 hours on Gorjuss today, gave up to excercise. I am a bit annoyed with myself to be honest. I purchased it at a craft show so wasn't really paying attention. When I opened it it uses a lot of silver thread (I hate stitching with silver) but this thread is horrid and there isn't enough of it :mad: The worse part is it's a bothy threads kit and there is no colour chart so I can't easily replace the thread. But I have used the silver thread I used on the butterfly and although you can see a change I can live with it In future before I spend £16 on a kit I will see if it contains silver stitchs :rotfl:

shelly

Evening ladies.

Had a whole afternoon stitching today as the F1 then MotoGP was on. Seemed to get lots done again and can see the end in sight.....not that I am in a hurry but you know what I mean.
I am already thinking about what to do next

Had to tidy stitching away as Hubby has gone out on his bike and I can't concentrate so I thought I'd come on my pc to try and take my mind off worrying about him until he gets back. He's been a biker for more than the 21 years I have known him and I still worry

DaisyMoo

Hi everyone,
I feel like I am intruding slightly, but I'm a bit of a newbie to cross stitch and if anyone can help, you guys can!!
I would really like to make some lovely items for my family for Christmas. I have ordered book mark kits for family abroad and I would like to make a cushion for my Mum, do you know of anywhere I could buy a whole kit with everything included to make the cover and the actual cushion? I have scoured the internet and can't find what I'm looking for.
Do these kind of kits exist? or should I forget it and buy her some smellies instead?!! :rotfl:
I would be grateful for any assistance / guidance.
Thanks x

chickywiggle

DaisyMoo wrote: »

Hi everyone,
I feel like I am intruding slightly, but I'm a bit of a newbie to cross stitch and if anyone can help, you guys can!!
I would really like to make some lovely items for my family for Christmas. I have ordered book mark kits for family abroad and I would like to make a cushion for my Mum, do you know of anywhere I could buy a whole kit with everything included to make the cover and the actual cushion? I have scoured the internet and can't find what I'm looking for.
Do these kind of kits exist? or should I forget it and buy her some smellies instead?!! :rotfl:
I would be grateful for any assistance / guidance.
Thanks x

google "cross stitch cushion" you get lots come up

or these on ebay

Observer

This is what I have been up to last night/today

26062011239 by Observer!, on Flickr

REALLY happy with it :j:j:j
This is on plastic aida and I really like it to stitch on. You can get it looking perfect as due to the rigidity of the plastic the squares dont pull together. This would be impossible (probably) to tear but really easy to cut. I used silver thread to tie the beads on - OMG nightmare! I managed to snap two beads:eek: infact one now is barely stitched on as I didn't dare pull the thread too hard! And I don't like the silver thread as the coating seems to come off really easily I'm not sure how I'd get on actually stitching with it :mad:

This is the bear finished except for all the back stitch:

23062011237 by Observer!, on Flickr
sorry its a bit fuzzy. I'm loving this as well - I enjoy watching it all come together as I add more stitches :T:T

Hope everyone else is doing ok. how humid has it been today! Not exactly nice here but soooo warm. Summer maybe??

blue_eyed_girl

*Louise* wrote: »

*Sneaks in*

It's a bit late...or early, whichever way you look at it

Can't sleep so having a wee browse, thought I woudl post the little bits I have been stitching. Not got the concentration for the bigger bits of work atm so these ones will be made into cards (two on the left) fridge magnets (upper right pair) and my mini stitching for DD's dolls house underneath that.



Bit of a bright moment...my mum couldn't sleep either so she was playng online Bingo....and won £1,600 :eek::eek::eek: I'm so glad, at least that will ease one of her worries for a bit

Is it any wonder you're having sleepless nights Louise. Love your little pieces and I'm sending your Mum a 'well done' on her win. Thoughts are with you all for tomorrow.

nykied wrote: »

I just picked up a little 'Newton's Law' kit at the boot sale (it's called 'Happy Birthdaisy') for 50p. I also got a 'Learn to knit' book, also for 50p. Yay me...

WOW what bargains nykied. Have been putting off going to booty sales as my son will get carried away and will have to have everything he sees cos it will be a bargain and might come in useful one day :rotfl:

postingalwaysposting wrote: »

Thanks all, as Louise says Gorjuss designs really do take shape quite quickly. Also they are relitively small (I thought this one was bigger) s they are quick stitches. I didn't do anything yesterday though, I am hoping to finish the stitching today and maybe the backstitch tonight, fingers crossed.

Your little foxes are getting bigger PAP - the colour looks lovely

Marru - your chicken are really funny - in a good way.:D Looking forward to seeing the end result.

Craftygranny - hope Adam is making good progress after his op.

You have been busy Observer - the little snowman is lovely. Will have to give the plastic aida a go. Didn't even know it existed until I joined you ladies (what was that about a sheltered life) :rotfl:It's amazing how the designs come alive once all the backsititch is done even though its a pain sometimes.

My stitchy news - did some sky last night on cottage garden but I just couldn't be bothered tonight with it. Blaming the heat - but I won't worry cos it wont last long I'm sure .......... Sorry its been a bit rambling

Take care everyone and will try to post pic update during the week

*Louise*

Observer wrote: »

This is what I have been up to last night/today

26062011239 by Observer!, on Flickr

REALLY happy with it :j:j:j
This is on plastic aida and I really like it to stitch on. You can get it looking perfect as due to the rigidity of the plastic the squares dont pull together. This would be impossible (probably) to tear but really easy to cut. I used silver thread to tie the beads on - OMG nightmare!

He is gorgeous, well done:T:T:T
Glad you got on well with the plastic canvas. I have some kicking about somewhere, I must look it out and have a go again. What are you going to do with him? One year I made plastic decs and put them in with the family's christmas cards - done personalised ones for neice/nephew

Have you thought about using invisible thread to attach the beads? You might find it easier to get on with than the silver thread

http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Invisible-Thread---Clear__HEM-H240.aspx

MoosMummy

2 weeks ago:




Today:



I love the snowmam Observer

I hope you are able to get some sleep tonight Louise and that tomorrow brings good news

xxx

chickywiggle

some great stitching, fab wins and good bargains.

no stitching for me as we have had the door open most of the evening so sat in complete blackness to avoid the mossies.... but WOOP this colief seems to be doing its job and even have tinywiggle asleep in his own room (with just a few wake up/ cries).

Thought I'd share...............