Cross Stitch Cafe 2011 ..... part 2

Observer

PerfectParadox wrote: »

*waves shyly from the back

No no no. That should be "waves exuberantly from the front" lol

Marru

http://www.blacksheepwools.com/acatalog/Cross_Stitch_Kits_main.html
http://www.michaels.com/Cross-Stitch/projects-yarnandneedlecrafts-crossstitch,default,sc.html
http://dmc-usa.optiemstaging.com/Inspiration/Projects.aspx
http://xs.houseofkats.com/freebies.html
http://permin2002.dynamicweb.dk/Default.aspx?ID=21
http://www.newstitches.co.uk/magazine/free_charts.html
http://www.tor-rhuann-designs.com/
http://www.brookesbooks.com/CrossStitchFreebies.html
http://www.craftcreations.com/Section.aspx?SectionID=939
http://www.free-cross-stitch-pattern.com/index.php
http://www.cross-stitchers-club.com/
http://www.yiotas-xstitch.com/freebies
http://www.maurer-stroh.com/cat_free.html
http://shopping.originpublishing.com/charts_category.asp?category=5
http://www.en.coricamo.com/free_patterns.htm

moonpenny

Hi all! My friend does a "bit" of cross stitch in her spare time and is struggling with the tiny stitches even with glasses. i don't think she uses a frame - just stitches on her lap.

I thought it would be a good idea to get her a "hands free" magnifying glass for Christmas. Could anyone recommend a "reasonably" priced one? (We don't spend much over £10-£15 for each other)

dizzy_lizzie

Tracey the snowman is gorgeous. What a gift to treasure. All the best for your treatment too.
Any gift that's handmade is so special isn't it? I always see it as a little love in every stitch.

Thanks for the links too marru and little monkey

Popped to H*bbycraft yesterday and picked up a few more little Christmas kits for cards. I'm finding them so relaxing to do.
Hope everyone is keeping warm. Getting chillier by the day.
x

PerfectParadox

Observer wrote: »

No no no. That should be "waves exuberantly from the front" lol

hehehe. oh so true.
right so I have done a small cross stitch (well its more embroidery cos of the types of stitches) for OH Halloween costume.... money bags, u know cream colour with big old black pound signs.

almost one on baby stitcher (typical that the one i though i had 2 more weeks to finish i required asap where as the one for a week ago and finished i not required yet )

chistma presents in a nice pile to wok through.
box of threads organised and re organised

plastic cavnas sourced.... extended family are getting xmas hampers with gingerbread decorations to eat and also one stitched for long keep.

oh organised me.

Tracey2609

Thanks Dizzy I can't believe that it's November next week - I don't know where the year has gone! I'm really lucky that I started the stocking back in April (I don't do much stitching during the Summer months I prefer to be out and about).

chickywiggle

**sneaks in**

i know its not cross stitch related but given some of you are mummies or teachers of littlies was wondering if anyone knows a nice toddler (but not tooo babyish i'd like it to last a few years) nativity story book for my toddlerwiggle. He's into his basic bible stories (noahs ark being a fav) so i thought it was a good year to start him off on the tradition (alongside the santa, night before christmas, cute stories of course).

augustsmummy

*sneaks in next to chickywiggle and whispers* my 2 like "The Nativity Play" The pictures are lovely, and it tells the tale of the nativity, from the angle of a school play. Not sure if thats the sort of thing you were thinking of?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nativity-Play-Nick-Butterworth/dp/0340398949 there is a link to it, but mine is red?! weird lol.

*steps back in to the shadows and hangs head in shame as not much stitching done this week*

chickywiggle

augustsmummy wrote: »

*sneaks in next to chickywiggle and whispers* my 2 like "The Nativity Play" The pictures are lovely, and it tells the tale of the nativity, from the angle of a school play. Not sure if thats the sort of thing you were thinking of?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nativity-Play-Nick-Butterworth/dp/0340398949 there is a link to it, but mine is red?! weird lol.

*steps back in to the shadows and hangs head in shame as not much stitching done this week*

thanks hun I've a brill christmas play one (she suddenly remembers but wonders where.....)
kids both at childminders tomorrow - may get the christmas stuff out!

i also wanted a nice nativity scene but one they can play with......either plastic or wooden can you buy them at a sensible price (less then £25)??? even the playmobil one has to buy add ons.

I did do SOMEEEEE stitching last night - mayb i'll manage an hour or two tomorrow.

augustsmummy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002PDKJO2/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller what about this one? I know it is £26, but they have some new from £22?