Cross Stitch Cafe 2011

Observer

Brain hurts - IFYWIM??


03072011246 by Observer!, on Flickr

Wimbledon is good for getting things done :j:j:j

Not impressed with my french knots, but apart from that I love it!!

This is my next project which I have already started http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Dragonfly-Bookmark__VER-2002-bslsh-17-prd-506.aspx Request from my mum for Birthday or Christmas though she doesn't know which design I chose from the options she gave me

Hope everyone is ok and that those waiting on news get it soon

suzitiger

hello, I would love to take up and learn this craft. How can I find a cross stitch circle near me? I live in the centre of newcastle

blue_eyed_girl

Phew finally managing to catch up on about a weeks worth of posts - so sorry if its a bit out of date now

Don't worry PAP as long as everything is ok with you. Take care of yourself

Love your wedding sampler chicky

Your stitching mags_cat looks nice and autumny - go girl - bet its done in time for autumn . Love tenby harbour btw and that MP wedding sampler. Typical over the last couple of years we've had a few weddings in the family but all is quiet on that front at the moment.

Your little bags look very pretty Keiss 21

The caravan couple look so sweet Judellie - I'm sure your neighbour will love it too Mums ochids look effective too.

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Blackwork owl kit-if it's the one I'm thinking of, I've started it but have no idea where it is! I have finished the rocking horse in that range though. I quite enjoy blackwork & it seems so quick to do.

Edited to add-this one??? http://www.x-calibredesigns.co.uk/html/blackwork_starter_kits.html

Thats the little fella im thinking about Ruth - find him so appealing.

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all

did a bit more sky last night colour is so similar to the one id been using i had to point out where id been to dh as he couldnt see why id left gaps to be filled in later he thought i was just making work for myself:rotfl:

i did a black work picture years ago of hotair balloons i thoik it looks lovely with all the different stitches id like to do something else in that. but not till titanics finished,

You've got my sympathies mrs,moneypenny - ive been stuck with the sky on my cottage garden atm - but we will get there

Your teddy bookmark looks sooo cute observer

Thinking of you and your family Louise

:hello: suzitiger - have you tried your local libraries our council offices. They may have details of groups/meetings in your area. If you stick around here you will probably pick up loads of tips and ideas and have a laugh along the way. I'm quite a newbie her and have found everyone to be so friendly and helpful.

No stitching tonight - will try to post piccy update tomorrow. Sorry ive ramnled on a bit but im up to date with you all now :j

*Louise*

Hi all - not had the best of weekends (understatement), have kept up with reading the thread but haven't been able to bring myself to type anything.

My Dad got his results on Friday and it was the bad news we were expecting. The tumour is large and it's definitely cancer. He goes in on Wed for another CT scan and they will be starting him on chemo after that. They need to shrink it before they can operate and apparently they need to cut from the front of his chest right round to the back (no idea why?) so it's a 9 months recovery period from that for him

I feel so awful for him, but the last thing he wants from any of us sympathy and he won't talk about it yet - he is carrying on as if everything is normal, bless him. It's the same illness his Dad died from in November, so none of us are surprised he is somewhat in denial, and who can blame him. The main difference is that my Grandfather was too old for the treatment, whereas my Dad does have a fighting chance.

I have been keeping myself as busy as possible, hubby had a friend visiting over the weekend, which wasn't ideal but had been planned for ages and I am stitching some inspirational sayings, still small things but pretty.

Hope everyone else has a good week

Lou x

chickywiggle

ohh *louise* <<hugs>>

suzitiger - hi, I've tried a google but no luck i'm afraid. I second asking your library, or don't some of the c-s mags have listings in the back??
failing that teach yourself (tis pretty easy), come here and ask qustions (nearly 5 years on I still can't do french knots) and eat cake without having to leave the sofa.

here's a good linky although most magazines also have instructions in. and if you get one with a cover kit then thats £5 to see if you like it or not before you stash.


my friends c-sec is booked in today so have baby's name and d.o.b stitched on her sampler and all the details from her first born so just waiting on a time and weight.

unpicked a load of palace last night as had done it wrong :mad:....am beginning to get fed up as it never seems to progress.

well both boys decided 5.30 was a nice time to get up this morning and mr selective hearing didn't hear either...even with them screming in his ear!!!!!!!!! come onnnnnn 9am i may as well go out early to get cross stitch crazy as i'm awake. if anyone lives in the back of beyond and want me to pick one up you know where i am (will be here till about 8.45) and i have to go post office tomorrow.

ohhh **excited** i haven't bought myself a cross-stitch mag since father christmas got me one....apart from margaret sherry bookzinne.
am selling some old mags with thigs i'll never stitch in at £1.50 a pop (including p&p) so if anyone wants a list lemmie know.

have already got one load of washing on...and i feel a sausage sandwich is now in order. I think it'll be a LONGGGG DAYYY!!!

blue_eyed_girl

Morning Louise - I never seem to have the right words to say so I'm sending you loads and loads of virtual hugs. Thinking of you and your family. :heart2:

trying_hard

So so sorry Louise, to hear the news. Lots of hugs to you and your family . xxx

catchooky

Thinking of you *Louise* xxx

smileyt_2

Louise, I don't post here often, but lurk, and I kind of knew when you didn't post that it must be bad news. I wish your Dad all the best in the world and hope that the treatment works, and for you and the rest of your family, be gentle on yourselves because this is tough. xx

shelly

Louise. So sorry to hear about your Dad. Try to stay positive