Cross Stitch Cafe 2011 ..... part 2

kmmr

Hello all!

I am a long time cross stitcher - but new to this thread. To give a bit of background, I got inspired a number of years ago and decided to pick up the needle again (after doing lots as a teenager) when a friend had a baby. I did a lovely one for her.. and then for my nephew, and then the next nephew, and then another friend.... and as you can imagine now that I am in my mid thirties this is becoming a major problem! The problem is I love to do them, and to give them to people, but it is a lot of work.

Anyway, having had that little complaint, I am actually here to ask for some ideas for the next one! I am looking for a nice pattern that would match this one NoahsArk as this is what the first child got. I don't mean a perfect match, but something with a similar feel in colour/size etc.

I have done most of the standard baby ones that appear as kits, and I find it hard to find good books online. There are no good shops near me.

Ideally I want something that isn't too 'cute', but more like trains or toys that will be appropriate for then child for a bit longer. The new baby is a boy. Something with numbers might be good? 1-10 maybe... just so long as it is really bright and fun.

Thanks in advance!

Flat_Eric

kmmr wrote: »

Hello all!

I am a long time cross stitcher - but new to this thread. To give a bit of background, I got inspired a number of years ago and decided to pick up the needle again (after doing lots as a teenager) when a friend had a baby. I did a lovely one for her.. and then for my nephew, and then the next nephew, and then another friend.... and as you can imagine now that I am in my mid thirties this is becoming a major problem! The problem is I love to do them, and to give them to people, but it is a lot of work.

Anyway, having had that little complaint, I am actually here to ask for some ideas for the next one! I am looking for a nice pattern that would match this one NoahsArk as this is what the first child got. I don't mean a perfect match, but something with a similar feel in colour/size etc.

I have done most of the standard baby ones that appear as kits, and I find it hard to find good books online. There are no good shops near me.

Ideally I want something that isn't too 'cute', but more like trains or toys that will be appropriate for then child for a bit longer. The new baby is a boy. Something with numbers might be good? 1-10 maybe... just so long as it is really bright and fun.

Thanks in advance!

I like these birth sampler kits that are on sew and so underwater or train or space I think you can never grow out of Mr Men !!

I've had my customary sunday afternoon snooze on the sofa with the cat although the cat didn't seem that tired for some reason ??? (something to do with sleeping all morning in his basket I wonder ???)

so going to enjoy the rest of Sunday afternoon with some cross stitch

kmmr

Thanks flat eric. The Mr Men's are on the list, but still not sure about them. I find them a little simplistic looking - blocks of colour - that I am not so keen on. Not unkeen, just not a preference.

My Sunday afternoon will also be cross stitching once I stop wasting time online looking for another one! Niece number three is growing up fast without a cross stitch...

chickywiggle

KMMR hi! there's a lovely toy shelf one in one of the old mags (will have a look when i get a min try and find it if you like). lots of soft toys (simmilar to those in the one you posted sitting on a shelf.

kmmr

Hi chickywiggle.

Is it someething like this? ToyShelf If so that would be great - but not actually that one as I have done that twice for other people. As well as the similar one they do more in blues. I prefer not to repeat if possible, just to make my life slightly more difficult!

Current shortlist - opinions welcome:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-Record-Clowns-14Cnt-Aida-White-/180738723429?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item2a14de0e65#ht_500wt_922
http://www.designworkscrafts.com/9280.jpg
http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=1290842596&csi=1 I actually really like this one - but the cat just looks a bit creepy/wrong, so I can't quite bring myself to do it.

http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=2136906354

http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=63849461

I hate this stage! I can never choose...

chickywiggle

kmmr wrote: »

Hi chickywiggle.

Is it someething like this? ToyShelf If so that would be great - but not actually that one as I have done that twice for other people. As well as the similar one they do more in blues. I prefer not to repeat if possible, just to make my life slightly more difficult!

Current shortlist - opinions welcome:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-Record-Clowns-14Cnt-Aida-White-/180738723429?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item2a14de0e65#ht_500wt_922
http://www.designworkscrafts.com/9280.jpg
http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=1290842596&csi=1 I actually really like this one - but the cat just looks a bit creepy/wrong, so I can't quite bring myself to do it.

http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=2136906354

http://www.artsanddesigns.com/cgi-bin/viewDetails.pl?catnumber=63849461

I hate this stage! I can never choose...

tis verry similar (don't think identicle) will have a look when boys in bath/ bed.

blue_eyed_girl

:j:j:j

Finally got the last of my xmas cards done - well that's not strictly true - I've still got the majority of them to put together yet. Looking forward to moving onto something now thats non-christmassy I think.

:hello:and welcome kmmr. Look forward to seeing some of your piccies.

Oh nearly forgot ...........



Take care everyone.

b_e_g

LindseyandMatthew

Blue-eyed-girl I love that xmas card design, where was it from if you dont mind me asking

blue_eyed_girl

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Stitching a santa card downloaded for free from here,

xx

Hi LindseyandMatthew - I came across the santas on the above site. Register for free and there are other free charts

The santas really appealed to me straightaway. Had been wondering about the wreath/heart design but NO I have done my last xmas card for this year.

Good luck.

kmmr

I'm feeling the newbie pressure! The one I am working on now is just starting, but here is an old one I have a picture of.





(I am always struggling with pictures on this site - hope this works)

Edit: Oh... it's huge. How can I make it smaller!?
Edit2: Ahh... that's better