Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

chickywiggle

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

Does anyone remember the fairy tale part works with the cassette tapes and the red folders to keep the tapes in. I loved that wish I had kept it now my Mia would have loved that

storyteller Maria.
You could get the stories and books on CD's but they weren't quite official. plus there is a download - although that takes AGES.


or I may be have been obsessed enough to buy the cd's while i could so ermm.... let me know if I can help. but it may take a while.

neecy

chickywiggle wrote: »

storks http://www.johnlewis.com/230415612/Product.aspx

apart from the little storyteller partwork the only other one I remember getting was the animals of farthing wood one. LOVED both of those ones wish they'd be re-released for my kids.

Got to see the Hogwarts Express today in York :j:j

Thanks Chickywiggle - just ordered them.

flowerofscotland

Ailsb wrote: »

Soulie - your card looks good and the dalek is coming along great. I agree with Louise I would have kept going to see what the dalek looked like.

TellmeitsFriday - have fun tomorrow. I normally take cash with me that I've saved before hand and once that's once I stop spending. Well that's the idea - it doesn't always work. The show in November I took £100 with me and spent less than £25. I went on my own and did quite a few drop in sessions and had a great time. Looking forward to hearing what you end up buying.

I used to go to quite a lot of shows and almost always spent more than I intended (this being pre MSE days of course ). Now I go to fewer shows and am far more selective about what I buy. I do think part of this is due to the fact that online shopping means that if I see something I like I don't feel the same pressure to buy there and then as I know I can probably buy it online later (this is not what stall holders want to hear of course!).
I do enjoy the experience though - I often meet up with other stitchers which is always great and I love the workshops especially the taster sessions which are often free or very cheap. I've tried various different techniques this way over the years, some I like, some I don't.
I also think that nothing beats actually seeing stitched samples on display.

funfairprincess

HI guys and gals hope you are all doing ok and unlike me you haven't lost your stitchy bug. Just finished a couple of cards the other day and starting to really get into my stitching again. I've just started a big kit 'spring on the green' well its big for me!!!! love to all.

brednall

Gave my Mum the freesias picture yesterday along with a bunch of the real things (the scent from them was amazing!) and she was really pleased. I know she appreciates the work that goes into the pictures. I also gave her an IOU that my hubby will go and put it up for her when she decides where she wants it hanging

Emma

maria_and_the_imps

Don't think it was that one chicky will have a look and see if I can find it on eBay

maria_and_the_imps

this is the one i love these gave them to my nephew i think many years ago, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350452588156&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

chickywiggle

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

this is the one i love these gave them to my nephew i think many years ago, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350452588156&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ahhh the other one

mrs-moneypenny

afternoon all
hope everyone had a good weekend got gorjuss back framed and she does look well gorgeous LOL

had a rummage through my stash and found a little tortoise stitch called fred i won years ago and was planning to stitch for my aunt, shes in the process of moving house so ill stitch it and get it framed as a house warming pressie - hoping to start it tonight
have a good stitchy night all

nykied

postingalwaysposting wrote: »

For me, I London and can't wait to go back. Fingers crossed this year. I am going to put ths one on my bedroom wall with a red mount and a white frame. I have a feeling ikea doesn't do the frame I want (the same as what I have already) to this size so I will have to get a different frame for it. Might use a framers for this one though, never used them before but i want this one done correctly. I framed the butterfly piece myself but the mount wasn't very good

Not picked it back up tonigh, having a night off from it... Reading new job material instead :cool:

I love that London picture - reminds me of a photograph my OH took when we were in London for my last marathon - he put the bus in red and the rest in black and white but it was against Lambeth Bridge I think. You're doing a fantastic job of your piece - it's making me want to do that one more every time I see it more finished!

*Louise* - you've no doubt noticed by now or it's been pointed out, but on your lion chart, the lines underneath the claws, you've drawn in red but they're part of the banner which is in blue/black ( I can't quite remember what colour).