Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

mrs-moneypenny

chicky you are brilliant thank you for advice , we actually did balloons at the funeral as there were so many family children at the service, it was really sad but watching the children wave to their balloons as they sailed away to heaven was very moving. i think i will look for a nice happy little bird or something totally away from sad things but i will give a balloon to be released by the other children if they want to
thank you

Ruth_honey

newcook wrote: »

many thanks - beautiful picture!!!

I was after one of tatty teddy bride and groom though you've given me an idea of doing something alternative (and therefor not as costly!!)

Thank you!

Not got any bride & groom TT ones, but have found that chart. I must've got the wording style from another kit, as it's just the bear holding the heart shaped balloon. If you'd like it, I can scan it in and email it to you (it was a free design from Coats Crafts, so can't see it being a problem).

The frame I used was scratched slightly, so my mum suggested using heart shaped buttons to hide the marks. It worked really well and added something special to the design.

Have you stitched a TT design before? They're a bit of a nightmare, due to the silly backstitching! I stitched it on evenweave & it does help a lot.

newcook

never done TT before - Im still a bit of a newbie when it comes to stitching (especially compared to you guys on here with your amazing pieces of work!!!) I'd already thought it might be a bit tricky with the different shades of grey so now you've said about the backstiching I might get them something else until Im a bit more of an accomplished stitcher!

many thanks anyway though, I imght pester you for it in a year or so!!x

The_Dragon

Could you do something like a Mackintosh Rose trio? but instead of the last rose at the bottom but the names and date?

Ruth_honey

newcook wrote: »

never done TT before - Im still a bit of a newbie when it comes to stitching (especially compared to you guys on here with your amazing pieces of work!!!) I'd already thought it might be a bit tricky with the different shades of grey so now you've said about the backstiching I might get them something else until Im a bit more of an accomplished stitcher!

many thanks anyway though, I imght pester you for it in a year or so!!x

The shades of grey wasn't too bad, but the backstitching is fiddly & made me swear...a lot! LOL! Was the wedding the end of this month? That's not a lot of time to choose something and get it done (as well as doing all that other life stuff!), so I would stick with something simple and maybe use some sparkly fabric or threads to make it a bit more special. Have you looked on Sew & So for charts/kits? They have a big range and are very quick to deliver. I personally like the Lizzie Kate 'Just Married' chart, but it depends on who you're stitching for.
Ah-just read back and noticed it's the end of NEXT month. That's not so bad. But if you're not confident to stitch to deadlines, how about a card or stitching on a little gift bag. Oh! You could do a little trinket pot for them to keep the rings in. I stitched a handbag mirror for one bride to keep with her on her wedding day. I stitched a gerbera because she had those in her bouquet.

Dorastar

Yay Friday night is stitching night - and maybe a wine too

chickywiggle

Dorastar wrote: »

Yay Friday night is stitching night - and maybe a wine too

what i wouldn't give to be in the pub (or anywhere) other then here!!!
(full story in my diary so not to rant on here)

I need to get some anger out..................stitch!!!!!

maria_and_the_imps

sorry chicky hugs to you my oh is the same spend it now, let the wife worry about it later, and if you want to rant to us here dont feel you cant ((((squeezals)))) (thats what the littlest imp calls special cuddles lol)

tellmeitsfriday

Aww squeezals is a nice word, and a lovely image

I suppose the advantage of being a sad singley now (:( ) is that I know I am the only one who is overspending the money lol.

Dunno what to say about your OH chicky - except that you're not allowed to bury them under the patio xxx

chickywiggle

i like squeezles tooo (we use huggles).

***hides the spade behind her back***