Cross Stitch Cafe 2011 ..... part 2

blue_eyed_girl

Loads of virtual positivity on its way to you biker. Remember we are here for you.

Thinking of you and your family Ruth_honey too.

xx

bikerchick1066

nykied wrote: »

Biker, hugs for you.

Are they doing a reconstruction at the same time? And if you've got a family history of breast cancer, have they discussed a bilateral mastectomy (doing both at the same time?) - possibly questions that you don't want to think about at the moment, but having gone through it, I know the sort of questions that I asked.

If you want to PM me, I'll be happy to answer any questions that you might have

xox

Thanks nykied

Reconstruction will be at a later date. There's no family history of BC, all female members of my family lived to 80+

DH has been so wonderful throughout all of this, don't know how I would've coped without him. We were going to book our belated honeymoon for January after clinic on Wednesday but looks like it could be February now as still have to have a months radiotherapy after surgery.

At least I can look forward to a couple more weeks of stitching post-op :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Keiss_21

LOADS of ((((((Hhugs))))) to both biker and Ruth.

Agree strength and support is what you both need at the moment, and you'll find plenty here.

Thinking of you both at this difficult time xx

*Louise*

Ruth_honey - sorry to hear that, thinking of you and your family, and hope you are feeling better soon xxx



No stitching for me today, got to empty the boys cupboard, having a clear out then going to clean the dust that's gathered on DD's toy kitchen and see if I can get something for it on gumtree - she only got it last Xmas, played with it for about a month then went back to her dolls *rolls eyes*

abbybryan1982

Hi All,

I used to cross stitch in the mid 90's when i was a teenager and really want to get back into it. Im hoping to be able to do a new baby cross stitch for a friend that is due in April. I have all the threads and aida but am struggling to find a nice pattern (perhaps beatrix potter). Ones online are really expensive and im only looking for the actual pattern. Any ideas? (I live in a small town with no craft shops so ideally I want to find something online)

Thanks

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
biker and ruth sending you both massive and gentle hugs

debtdalek

Biker and Ruth - sorry to hear your news - sending you both hugs.

Well it was a long day out yesterday to get to the NEC but I got the gold and silver metallic promarkers and the fineline nibs I wanted for them. Prices did vary a lot from stall to stall but I think I got the best price that was there? £1.99 for the pens and £2.45 for 5 nibs.

Then I bought some lovely things to alter from the MDF man. A 12x12 piece of board for £2, a Wooden scrapbook £5, and two words - NOEL and HOME arranged in a square about 12 x 12 which were £4 each. I'd have bought more to make for pressies for next year but don't have the money. He had loads of lovely stuff including some great trays and money boxes.

On the Everythings a Pound stall, I got 7 different pads of paper, two sets of stamps, some brads, chipboard and mini butons. 12 items for £10.

Then I did three free workshops and made a handbag charm, a phone charm and a little cover for a mini box of after eights.

So nothing for cross stitching but I did see some beautiful kits. I wasn't overly impressed with the stuff in the Crafts for Christmas this year, but maybe that's just me.

flowerofscotland

Tracey2609 wrote: »

Flower of Scotland - the link doesn't work for me and I'm really curious to see your Christmas Stocking (nearly typed just "really curious to see your stockings" and giggled to myself).


Sorry about that I followed the instructions at the beginning of this thread but was a bit concerned because the link wasn't "active". I notice some people include photos in their messages - how is that done?

bikerchick1066

Finished items!


Red Crockery by bikerchick1066, on Flickr


Too Pooped by bikerchick1066, on Flickr


Salle de Bains by bikerchick1066, on Flickr


Anenomes by bikerchick1066, on Flickr


DMC wooden storage box by bikerchick1066, on Flickr

Cards - November 2011 by bikerchick1066, on Flickr

dizzy_lizzie

Sending hugs biker. So sorry to hear your news and also sending healing vibes. Love the pics of your finished work.
Ruth-honey also sending hugs to you and your family at this difficult time.
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