Cross Stitch Cafe 2011 ..... part 2

pennib

Witchwoopiggy:

I've also made this as a wedding sampler, which would also look nice as a birth sampler. Made another in the same series as a birth sampler which is hanging on my g'daughter's bedroom wall and hopefully will last for many years. They look really nice made up, imoh! Anyway I hope this helps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DMC-Sampler-Cross-Stitch-Chart-Rose-Sampler-PC33-/290599687215?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item43a917542f

(No it's not me selling it!)

*Louise*

Okay this thread is getting quiet!!


Few questions for you all:

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?


You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?


What's your favourite stitching subject?


What subject do you dislike stitching?


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?

witchwoopiggy

hi everyone thank you so much for all the ideas and offers of but i have made my mind up or hubby has :rotfl::rotfl: he loves the one of the wee bub that pennib put up so thank you for that and as luck has it im now bidding on one on ebay that finishes in just over two hours so fingers crossed guys for me please. Dont suppose you know what colour threads i need pennib so i can see what i have and need to get thread wise please

wohoo won the chart for a grand total of 50p

*Louise*

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?
14 ct Aida

You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?
Edinburgh castle, then spend the change on topping up a few threads
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Edinburgh-Castle-Chartpack__HER-ED045Chart.aspx

What's your favourite stitching subject?
Mermaids are a favourite but also like some scenic pictures and fantasy designs


What subject do you dislike stitching?
HATE stiching flowers/leaves, will avoid them whenever possible


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?

Little Princess cushion for DD's 4th Birthday last month

witchwoopiggy

Right here we go

*Louise* wrote: »

Okay this thread is getting quiet!!


Few questions for you all:

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?

Aida small count though 22


You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?

umm would be a mix of threads and maybe some more fabric


What's your favourite stitching subject?

Harry Potter but i also have loads of dragons to stitch for me but never seem to have the time as fast as i finish a gift stitch i need to stitch another gift stitch :rotfl:


What subject do you dislike stitching?

not keen on landscape


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?

Hubbys auntys Wedding Anniversary

nykied

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?
14 ct Aida for me too - I do like evenweave but I find it difficult to keep it taut in a frame or hoop.

You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?
Threads to fill in the gaps

What's your favourite stitching subject?
I don't really have one yet


What subject do you dislike stitching?
Again, I don't really have one


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?

I'm currently stitching a cake band for a friend's birthday but most recently, I did a cushion. For me

Judellie

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?
Aida I find much easier to stitch on but will use evenweave every time if the fabric shows in the background

You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?
A chart and threads if any left

What's your favourite stitching subject?
Landscapes and abstract designs


What subject do you dislike stitching?
Don't really like fantasy or dragon designs

Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?
Nearly finished Tenby Harbour - for me or my mum and dad, haven't decided yet. Finished a little football bear for ds2 for his birthday in a couple of weeks. Will post a piccie when it's framed. Currently doing John Clayton's Autumn Reflections - for me.

Jude x

mrs-moneypenny

love the photos posted but im only flying in, im sorting the kitchen cupboards so everything is out on the floor being written down and replaced after the cupboard shelves are washed down. anyway not much progress has been achieved since mid morning as its dds bfs 21st tomorrow so she was baking a cake before work and didnt have tikem to wash up before going so sink is pile high im also making a batch of green icing for her to decorate with tonight. midmorning was upstairs finding some card making bits for her when ds arrived home again with a friend not realising i was in friend looked in the kitchen and said oh have you been burgled. you can go off people cant you. so got to get kitchen tidied and washing up done before i make a start on tea. but at least i should be able to meal plan i shouldnt really shop till the cupboards are lighter but its so crammed i keep buying stuff we already have. must start meal plans and lists again

on the stitching front did a bit more titanic over the weekend its looking like a ship now as ive got the front bow band in and the top row of portholes.

will answer the questions when i have a bit more time

Mags_cat

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?

I like them both - though evenweave is harder to keep taut like someone else said. I like stitching on the higher counts - 18 or 22.

You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?

A really good pair of thread cutting scissors.

What's your favourite stitching subject?

Anything I've picked myself (as opposed to being given the kit with a "Ooh, this is lovely, would you stitch it for me?" by someone (Mother!!) who has no idea how complex it is and chooses a subject I'm not fond of!)

Currently really liking Tenby Harbour.

What subject do you dislike stitching?

Flowers. Cutsey animals. Anything with french knots or excessive backstitch.

Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?

Recently finished Autumn Reflections for my mum for *thatoccasionthatcan'tbementioneduntilafterBonfirenightattheveryearliest*

Before that it was Michael Powell's wedding sampler for my cousin.

bikerchick1066

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on? I prefer 27ct Evenweave as so much easier for fractionals


You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy? Gold plated needles (think mine are all down the back of the sofa)


What's your favourite stitching subject?
Cats


What subject do you dislike stitching?
Flowers


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?
Mum and Dads Golden Wedding - only a card but I know they'll keep it


I spent all weekend stitching as really not well enough to leave the house again. One more treatment on 7th September then I hope to get a little bit of my life back.