Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

gildius

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

gildius - wow - this is going to be stunning. Good luck.

Help ladies (gildius you may be able to help me with this one). Sleeping Beauty is a chinese kit - most things are self explanatory but was wondering what 'side cancels' are??? Had thought possibly half stitches but I don't think that is right. The only other thing it could be is backstitch - and the only thing that is backstitched is her eyelid :j

DH has just photcopied the charts for me - aw bless him. Think he must be after some peace and quiet once I get started.

b_e_g

Ooh, I'm not sure. What does it look like on the chart? In my kit I have instructions for a different sort of half-stitches (they go vertically, rather than diagonally, so you effectively get two really thin crosses where one would normally go) - maybe it's that?

gildius

shelly wrote: »

Gildius. Welcome to the cafe. Can't wait to see more progress pics of your Wall.

When I told hubby about Gildius' post he said the same thing pretty much 'You aren't ever visiting China!'

:rotfl: I have picture of a Chinese cross stitch shop I visited, but I'm not sure how to upload it to the forum?

*Louise*

Mine arrived today as well so have added my comments in red

Soulie wrote: »

My copy of WOXS arrived today, so look away now if you don't want to see my review :rotfl:

Oriental Bloom - Not something I would stitch for myself or for a family member, but since I have various charities in mind for this year, it could be something to stitch for charity.
Nice, but floral so...pass

Mimi the Kitty - Again, not something I would stitch for myself, but again, got my charity head on here, and I think it would make a nice little gift for a childrens's ward or hospice.
Very cute but got it's got the horrible backstitch

Cliff Top View - I liked the look of it from the front cover, but it looks a bit 'blocky' in full view, so to speak. Maybe it would look better on a larger count.

I do like this, I like pretty scenes and it reminds me of chldhood holidays on the coast. It does look blocky close up but I imagine one it was on a wall and viewed from further away it would look much better


Best of British - Love it! Love the colours too nice and bright. This is already on my list for 13 on 2013

LOVE this London design. Not sure if I will stitch it, it's not somewhere I visit but I think it will be stashed away in case it makes a gift for someone one day

Cocktail Congrats - They are okay I suppose, my favourite one is the 'bottoms up' one as it is more colourful.

Same here. The champagne glass might be useful, but I would omit the straw...who drinks champers through a straw lol?

Subs Only - Not something I would stitch, though I wouldn't mind the 3rd in the set from the website, but it never lets me login!

Umm..nah

Design Library - Not sure I would stitch many of these, maybe as bathroom pictures, but I do love the colours used.

I like these...no....I love these. Perfect little card designs. I'm always short on simple designs for men and that ship looks great. The wedding couple on the beach is so simplistic wish I had it when my friend got married in Malta earlier this year lol. Sunset is pretty too, in fact my fave thread colours (995/996) are used a lot in these.:o Going to stitch one tonight:D

Perfume Bottles - Not for me, and I wish they would get a better photo of Durene, she always looks so miserable!
LOL, have to agree it isn't the best pic - I'm not keen on these either

Cupcake of the Month - Don't like this month's offering, though I do understand what she is trying to do with her designs, but some of them are just TOO themed. If you know what I mean?
Yeah, I've never been keen on these. They would only make sense if you were stitching all twelve of them together.

Sweet Peas - I like it but I can't ever see me stitching it.
Very pretty, one of the few florals I could see me attempting

Fairground Swings - I hated these as a child, so it's definitely something I wouldn't stitch :rotfl:
Not keen on it tbh

Cherry ABC - mmmmmmm Cherries.
Very cute

Furry Tales - Still hate these things, maybe it's because I loved Newton's feature so much! However, this one would make another good one to stitch for charity maybe.
I wouldn't stitch it tbh

Other Stuff:

A note from Margaret - I like her designs, but is this feature really necessary? I stopped reading her 'notes' after reading about her 'oh so many problems' with her house, which she had kindly provided a photo of, a few issues ago. Show off! /rant

lmao:rotfl:

Four Seasons (Pg 24) - I like those, and the colours used. Think I prefer the owls to the russian dolls though.

Out & About - I will read this later as it looks like a really interesting article.

Jen'll Fix It - Nothing I could use there.
Me neither

Free Gift - Worst gift ever. I have tape measures, so I have no need for this one just because it's been all prettied up!
Now see I find that useful - my two youngest are forever nicking my tape measures to 'measure stuff' *rolls eyes* so having a new retractable one is handy to chuck in my box

Next Issue - Looks a bit hit and miss for me. From what is shown, I like All our Yesterdays and the cottage as it reminds me of my Mum's house and of course the free gift has come at the right time, one to add to my charity stash I think!

I was looking at the ballet pictures, my niece and daughter both do ballet so there might be one I do (prob the blue one for niece tbh) It says trio though, and only shows two lol

Overall, another good magazine from WOXS imo:T

*Louise*

Originally Posted by *Louise*
That looks amazing! Good luck with that :T:T:T What is the actual stitch size?

*Note to self* NEVER visit China........:eek:

gildius wrote: »

The canvas is 11ct and I use 3 strands of thread per stitch. It's a beast!

*Note to self* NEVER go back to China. I won't have any money left...

Sorry, I meant how many stitches high and wide it is. Wouldn't have thought it was 11ct though - and three strands, blimey, bet you're glad you got it as a kit!

Do you have a picture (or link) for the finished design?

nmm

lancs-lady wrote: »

How did you photoshop it though? Its very clever, I didn't know you could do things like that!

I dragged a box around the 2 black rows at the top, right click layer via copy, then move the layer to where you want it, repeat for the other one, lock the layers and hey presto Happy belated birthday, sounds like it was a good one.

It seems nearly all say with the borders so thats what i'll do, thank you all for your input I also would love to see the finished great wall picture, it sounds great

newcook

hi all! its been a while since I last posted in here - though its also been a while since I picked up my needlework!! I dont know where the weeks have gone but they have flown by!

anyhoo, Im off on holiday soon and intend to do some cross stitching while relaxing in the sunshine - does anyone know if I can take my cross stitch on the flight?!

nmm

I think this is the great wall of china kit clicky gildius please correct me if i'm wrong but i have one word WOW :rotfl:

lancs-lady_2

nmm wrote: »

I think this is the great wall of china kit clicky gildius please correct me if i'm wrong but i have one word WOW :rotfl:

Flipping 'eck! Thats all I can think of to say, apart from its quite incredible

(Makes a mental note to NOT look at website )

mrs-moneypenny

that really is a lifetimes work project isnt it

Flat_Eric

My first evening at home this week and lots to catch up on ! back soon !