Cross Stitch Cafe 2012

sk00bie1

Hi Shelly,

Yes it is sort of like backstitch! Or maybe a combination of back and running stitch.
Purists would say that the design should be reversible (:eek:) I try but don't usually succeed

If you want a good starter piece to try the blackwork owl is a good one as the directions show you how to stitch to make up the filling.

Hope this helps

shelly

Thanks Skoobie! Appreciate it

*Louise*

Thought I would share this with you guys......my sister found a cemetery card holder for 99p at 'The Card Factory' for me, so I stitched up my own design for my daughter, laminated it and it makes a very personalised touch for the graveside.

(Ps - laminated cross stitch lasts really well - my Dad's fathers day card is still in a really good condition after 3 months outdoors)

chickywiggle

ohhh *louise* it's lovely.

maria_and_the_imps

Louise that is beautiful, never thought of doing that ( adds it to my never ending list)

Willow92

Big thanks to Chickywiggle for the Snowman chart I got today

mrs-moneypenny

oh louise that is beautiful, do you mind if i 'steal' the idea and do something similar for what would have been my nieces birthday later this month.

had a lovely text off my brother they went to the seaside last weekned so my other niece had her first play on the sand and sat in the waves rippling on the shore.

hugs to all that need them and loving the photos ive looked at so far- im backreading at the mo to catch up.

*Louise*

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

oh louise that is beautiful, do you mind if i 'steal' the idea and do something similar for what would have been my nieces birthday later this month.

Of course I don't mind - I posted it up so people could steal the idea xxx

brednall

Louise - That's a lovely sentiment. I don't know the history behind the piece but it is a lovely stitch.

sk00bie - thanks for the link to the owl. I did buy a blackwork kit once but was too daunted by it so sold it on

Emma

subtle_minx

Lovely sentiment and idea. I wonder if Brednall could possibly take some custom orders for these on her stall?

Oh just in case anyone is interested, just got this link in my email for clearance sale. Over £6 spend is free P+P

http://www.crossstitchers.co.uk/section.php?xSec=191

They also have tablecloth kits for under £20

Ciao x