Cross Stitch Cafe 2011 ..... part 2

craftygranny

OOOOhhh Errr here we go.

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

14hpi aida i haven't tried evenweave yet . did buy a small kit that uses it though.

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

more threads a girl can never have too many


What's your favourite stitching subject

I enjoy samplers and bears

What subject do you dislike stitching?

Flowers mostly


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

Rennie Mac sampler for the outlaws for their 60th wedd ann and the look on my sil face was priceless as she thinks she gives all the best gifts . They were thrilled and she had a face like a smacked a*** . worth all the effort lol.

Best wishes to bikerchick and hugs to anyone who needs one.

*Louise*

shelly wrote: »

Today,

It's really amazing just how much that fabric really makes the tigers colours stand out. Usually a tiger looks great on black fabric but I really think I like that background much better:T

Elle1267

Okay this thread is getting quiet!!


Few questions for you all:

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

I prefer 18 ct aida

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

What's your favourite stitching subject?
butterflies, HAED's, fantasy, Xmas, lots of things

What subject do you dislike stitching?
Fairies. I'm not really a fairy person


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

Elle1267

Oh I seemed to have missed the last question. I tend to stitch for myself but I am stitching Forest Walk to give to someone as a wedding present.

Elle1267

I was wondering if I could ask a non-related stitching question as something happened yesterday that was really upsetting. My best friend asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding about a year ago. She was going to have two but she fell out with her other bridesmaid so that left only me. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding. About two months ago my mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Since then I've hardly had anytime to myself as I work full time and although my mum lives with my dad and brother they work full time too so I have to spend time with her so she is not on her own all the time. On Saturday I went shopping with my friend to look for bridesmaid dresses. I thought it went well but she sends me a scathing email yesterday about how I was moody, snipey, untalkative and notshowing the slightest intrest in planning her hen weekend. She said nothing to me about any of that when I saw her and Idid find myself struggling to find time to do things. I feel that I have to step down as her bridesmaid as it is obvious I am not capable of doing it. Of course this probably means the end of our friendship as well and she is on of the few friends I have left. Sorry about that. I just wanted to tell someone. Sorry for the rant.

witchwoopiggy

Elle1267 wrote: »

I was wondering if I could ask a non-related stitching question as something happened yesterday that was really upsetting. My best friend asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding about a year ago. She was going to have two but she fell out with her other bridesmaid so that left only me. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding. About two months ago my mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Since then I've hardly had anytime to myself as I work full time and although my mum lives with my dad and brother they work full time too so I have to spend time with her so she is not on her own all the time. On Saturday I went shopping with my friend to look for bridesmaid dresses. I thought it went well but she sends me a scathing email yesterday about how I was moody, snipey, untalkative and notshowing the slightest intrest in planning her hen weekend. She said nothing to me about any of that when I saw her and Idid find myself struggling to find time to do things. I feel that I have to step down as her bridesmaid as it is obvious I am not capable of doing it. Of course this probably means the end of our friendship as well and she is on of the few friends I have left. Sorry about that. I just wanted to tell someone. Sorry for the rant.

Speaking as someone who has looked after dad with terminal cancer, mum full time till her death and now very ill hubby with degenerative nerve condition (lord sounds bad when all written down ) im not surprised you find yourself struggling to find time to do things. Or that your mind might be on other important things. I am not saying your friends wedding is not important to her but i am sure to you so is your family, and if she can not understand why you are finding time hard to commit to then maybe she needs a dose of reality, perhaps you could meet up and say im sorry you thought i am not interested in xyz but with all i am doing in my life perhaps you would like me to step down as bridesmaid put the ball in her court so to speak, sometimes brides just forget people have a life outside there wedding. Thinking of you and your family x

sugargurlie

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?
Aida, more out of habit than preference, although I've used both


You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?
Threads or whatever I need to work towards my next project


What's your favourite stitching subject?
I don't really have one, it's the colours that attract me!


What subject do you dislike stitching?
Flowers (I've done them too much)


Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?
I've just finished a Home Sweet Home door hanger for a friend's new home


Elle1267 can I just say that I don't think you aren't capable of being her bridesmaid, I think she is just expecting too much. If she is that good a friend she must know what you are going through?

*Louise*

Elle1267 wrote: »

I was wondering if I could ask a non-related stitching question as something happened yesterday that was really upsetting. My best friend asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding about a year ago. She was going to have two but she fell out with her other bridesmaid so that left only me. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding. About two months ago my mum was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Since then I've hardly had anytime to myself as I work full time and although my mum lives with my dad and brother they work full time too so I have to spend time with her so she is not on her own all the time. On Saturday I went shopping with my friend to look for bridesmaid dresses. I thought it went well but she sends me a scathing email yesterday about how I was moody, snipey, untalkative and notshowing the slightest intrest in planning her hen weekend. She said nothing to me about any of that when I saw her and Idid find myself struggling to find time to do things. I feel that I have to step down as her bridesmaid as it is obvious I am not capable of doing it. Of course this probably means the end of our friendship as well and she is on of the few friends I have left. Sorry about that. I just wanted to tell someone. Sorry for the rant.

Tbh I was reading that thinking that no wonder she is down to one bridesmaid if that's how she treats her friends!

Any decent person would have phoned and said 'you seemed a bit off yesterday, is there anything wrong/are you okay?' (or words to that effect.

I would get back to her and tell her exactly why you were 'moody and untalkative' (the cheek!) and leave the ball in her court to apologise and take it from there whether you still want to be a bridesmaid.

As WWP said, some brides forget there's things aside from their wedding, she needs a little reminder imo

Lou x

PerfectParadox

Aida or Evenweave - what's your favourite fabic count to work on?
Aida, I think.... hmmm..... yea AIDA....... but only cos thats what they normally have in the shop

You have a £10 gift voucher (and that's all!) for stitchy stash - what do you buy?
Jane Greenoff's cross stitch pattern creator..... or similar.

What's your favourite stitching subject?
PRETTY!

What subject do you dislike stitching?
I have't ACTUALLY attempted to stitch them, but I imagin thats because I would dislike it. Buildings/landscapes........ and ANYTHING with a french _pi55ing_ knot. (cant do them)

Who was the last person you stitched for and what was the occasion?
Door hanger one for baby Cousin 1, (got two more to do, still looking for a decent alphabet for boy number two.)

PerfectParadox

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can I ask a question?
A stitchy question


what is your favorite Cross Stitch Publication [STRIKE](magazine)[/STRIKE]..... and why?

:T