Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

chickywiggle

wonder why they have changed the appreentice format? interviews used to be the one before last with the final being a head to head....... have they scrapped the head to head??
well i stilll have last weeks to watch first so thats on now. doesn't look like i'm going to get any stitching done - grrrrr.

Flat_Eric

chickywiggle wrote: »

wonder why they have changed the appreentice format? interviews used to be the one before last with the final being a head to head....... have they scrapped the head to head??
well i stilll have last weeks to watch first so thats on now. doesn't look like i'm going to get any stitching done - grrrrr.

No, I don't understand it. I haven't actually enjoyed this series - I have found the contestants annoying and the tasks ok but not great. I think my favourite task is the one where they have to source the 10 products.

At least if they are chatting and not running around like mad idiots then I can concentrate on my stitching and not worry about missing the good bits. In the usual episodes, by the time they have done the catch up from last week, the actual time for the task isn't given very much airtime which is a shame.

23rdspiral

A friend posted this on fb, part of a longer dong, don't know author due to odd formatting thing obscuring it.

"A single thread in a tapestry
Through its color brightly shine
Can never see its purpose
In the pattern of the grand design "

Ailsb

Sweetcarer - good progress on your pieces.

Mags_cats - Tenby Harbour looks fab. I don't think the cost of framing is bad - in fact I'd say compared to what I've been quoted which was £100+ for my Lavendar & Lace mother & child, I'd say the price was good. Where did you get it framed (I live fairly close to Birmingham so may be able to use the same framers). If you prefer to Pm me I don't mind.

No stitching done here, I've been to a family wedding this weekend. Managed lots of cuddles with Charlie whilst the Best Man (Charlie's Daddy) was making his speech and his Mummy was managing to eat something - really lovely.

I've managed to sort my floss tonight for my "Marriage" design, will get it started this week.I won't be posting for about a week as I am goingaway to Devon in my Dads caravan for the week. Hope everyone has a good week. Will catch up next week.

mrs-moneypenny

23rd i really hope things get better for you and you get some honest help from someone

maria_and_the_imps

Hugs 23rd I really hope things improve for you soon x

Just popped on really quickly to ask if anyone knows how to change the delivery address on my world of cross stitch subscription, I'm unsure how to do it, it was a gift. We are moving at last!

Flat_Eric

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

Hugs 23rd I really hope things improve for you soon x

Just popped on really quickly to ask if anyone knows how to change the delivery address on my world of cross stitch subscription, I'm unsure how to do it, it was a gift. We are moving at last!

You can manage your subscription online but you need to register for this - and I think you will need your subscription number (found on the envelope the mag comes in?) Alternatively phone up or :money: I would e-mail them

ETA I have to say I have never found Origin's online subscriber page very user friendly or easy to log into.

chickywiggle

Flat_Eric wrote: »

No, I don't understand it. I haven't actually enjoyed this series - I have found the contestants annoying and the tasks ok but not great. I think my favourite task is the one where they have to source the 10 products.

At least if they are chatting and not running around like mad idiots then I can concentrate on my stitching and not worry about missing the good bits. In the usual episodes, by the time they have done the catch up from last week, the actual time for the task isn't given very much airtime which is a shame.

a lot of annoying characters this year definatly! I like the 10 item task too. everything seemed a bit too basic! think out of the last 4 the right person won it.

Ailsb wrote: »

No stitching done here, I've been to a family wedding this weekend. Managed lots of cuddles with Charlie whilst the Best Man (Charlie's Daddy) was making his speech and his Mummy was managing to eat something - really lovely.

I've managed to sort my floss tonight for my "Marriage" design, will get it started this week.I won't be posting for about a week as I am goingaway to Devon in my Dads caravan for the week. Hope everyone has a good week. Will catch up next week.

glad you got Charlie cuddles and had a good weekend have a fab holiday.
hope the weather improves.

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

Hugs 23rd I really hope things improve for you soon x

Just popped on really quickly to ask if anyone knows how to change the delivery address on my world of cross stitch subscription, I'm unsure how to do it, it was a gift. We are moving at last!

although i don't know are you planning on not cancelling in the near future? don't forget it's always best to have a 1yr re-direction on post.
yay for moving - anywhere nice?

well as anticipated no stitching here - HE wanted to snuggle........ what a waste of 4 hours!!!! I better be allowed to get on tonight!!

maria_and_the_imps

Thanks ladies will drop them an email, lol chicky that's how I always feel when hubby wants to snuggled.

Still staying in the same area just 3 bedrooms rather than 2

Mags_cat

Ailsb wrote: »

Mags_cats - Tenby Harbour looks fab. I don't think the cost of framing is bad - in fact I'd say compared to what I've been quoted which was £100+ for my Lavendar & Lace mother & child, I'd say the price was good. Where did you get it framed (I live fairly close to Birmingham so may be able to use the same framers). If you prefer to Pm me I don't mind.

I use Whitworth's. Their website is a bit basic, but they are brilliant at what they do. I have had 10+ items framed by them in the past four or five years - mostly cross stitch, but some ordinary pictures too and they are always extremely well finished.

Thank you everyone else for the kind comments - still haven't decided where it's going yet