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Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

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  • Just popped in to ask a quick question
    Has anyone used Madeira Threads before. What are they like?
    cross stitch cafe #90 UFO's 6 to finish in 2013, and loads of new kits to boot
    Refunded bank overdraft charges £915 :j
    SPC 2007-2008 #078 aim £500-£341.67
    SPC 2011-2012 #078 aim £500-£426.42
    SPC 2012-2013 #078aim £500 - TBC
  • Just popped in to ask a quick question
    Has anyone used Madeira Threads before. What are they like?

    I think Bothy Threads use Madeira...

    If they do, then I don't personally like them,,,

    I find that they "shred" more often, and they untwiddle at the end..

    Just my opinion though, feel free to disagree x

    What are you making Catwoman?
  • Ruth_honey
    Ruth_honey Posts: 2,831 Forumite
    I think Bothy Threads use Madeira...

    If they do, then I don't personally like them,,,

    I find that they "shred" more often, and they untwiddle at the end..

    Just my opinion though, feel free to disagree x

    What are you making Catwoman?

    I agree. I find black is the worst. I've got some from winning a competition but I'll keep them for card/tiny designs. You are better off shopping around for DMC or Anchor. Across Town Stitching (link on page 1?) is very reasonable.
    Cross Stitch Cafe Monthly Challenge Member #27
    12/12/12 challenge-[STRIKE]Season's Greeting Newton's Law[/STRIKE] Christmas polar bear-finished on time! :)
    Thanks to all the girls in the Cross Stitch Cafe! You're all fantastic! :A
  • I think Bothy Threads use Madeira...

    If they do, then I don't personally like them,,,

    I find that they "shred" more often, and they untwiddle at the end..

    Just my opinion though, feel free to disagree x

    What are you making Catwoman?

    I have seen this but its a bit pricey if the threads arent that good.
    cross stitch cafe #90 UFO's 6 to finish in 2013, and loads of new kits to boot
    Refunded bank overdraft charges £915 :j
    SPC 2007-2008 #078 aim £500-£341.67
    SPC 2011-2012 #078 aim £500-£426.42
    SPC 2012-2013 #078aim £500 - TBC
  • Flat_Eric
    Flat_Eric Posts: 4,068 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I think Bothy Threads use Madeira...

    If they do, then I don't personally like them,,,

    I find that they "shred" more often, and they untwiddle at the end..

    Just my opinion though, feel free to disagree x

    What are you making Catwoman?

    Yes I think Bothy Threads use Madeira threads although I can't be sure if a recent kit of theirs I was using, whether it was anchor ?? Bothy Threads include a questionnaire so you could always say the threads are naff ??
  • Louise beautiful, I love the colours of the fairy. It will look lovely when finished which wont take you long to do.

    chicky troutbeck is looking great
    cross stitch cafe #90 UFO's 6 to finish in 2013, and loads of new kits to boot
    Refunded bank overdraft charges £915 :j
    SPC 2007-2008 #078 aim £500-£341.67
    SPC 2011-2012 #078 aim £500-£426.42
    SPC 2012-2013 #078aim £500 - TBC
  • KatyLiz
    KatyLiz Posts: 407 Forumite
    chicky - Troutback looks great, can't wait to see it framed :)

    catwoman -I'm trying to remember as it's been nearly a year since I stitched my Bothy Threads cut thrus, but I think I found the Madeira was fine. (I usually remember if something annoyed me, so the fact that I can't remember prob means it didn't :D).

    Actually one of the many things that annoys me with African Sunset is the thread. It's Anchor threads, but I find all the browny shades knot and tangle quite badly, which I wasn't expecting.

    I don't think I'll get much stitching in this weekend unless I do some whilst I watch Take Me Out tonight. We're off to my parents for the day tomorrow and we'll all sit watching Arsenal v Spurs. I get very excitable when I watch Spurs, so there is no way I could stitch or I'd end up taking someone's eye out with my needle!!
    Cross Stitch Cafe member no.80
  • Thanks for the feedback on Madeira threads. A mixed view really. I hate it when the floss breaks it looks so untidty on the aida. I might just search for that kit in a chart form then make it up in DMC threads. Anyone know of any good chart sites that may stock it, I have looked at a few and they dont have it. :(
    cross stitch cafe #90 UFO's 6 to finish in 2013, and loads of new kits to boot
    Refunded bank overdraft charges £915 :j
    SPC 2007-2008 #078 aim £500-£341.67
    SPC 2011-2012 #078 aim £500-£426.42
    SPC 2012-2013 #078aim £500 - TBC
  • afternoon all, cant help with maderia threads as i always convert to dmc and occadionally anchor

    update time dont have a piccie of last saturday because it was just a blank piece of aida so i started it last saturday night and heres where i am now

    IMAG0358.jpg

    not sure if im happy or not with how much i have got done !!
    13 in 2013 challenge 9/13
  • Flat_Eric
    Flat_Eric Posts: 4,068 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Do we have any knitters amongst us ?? I have posted on the knitters thread because I want to have a go at knitting a pompom scarf using this pompom wool but all has gone awry! I am rather :(:(:( and have decided that best stick with what I know and go back to cross stitching. If you have any knitting tips then please share. I am going to leave for another day and shall probably have a go at boring knitting practising casting on / knitting / purl etc before I try my pompom project.

    Hope everyone has a lovely evening planned. Meant to be going down the pub later but have decided all I want to do is stitch so thats the plan :T
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