Cross Stitch Cafe - stitching out of 2012 and into 2013...

Flat_Eric

Back from the shops well A$da actually as decided to have a treat and have their pizzas tonight for tea. Bought some £6 trousers for work :T and *another* black cardigan!

Rarely shop at this store as its a bit far away (two buses) but timings worked out well coming home. I was amused when browsing the clothing aisles to see two kids hiding amonst the bath mats and shouting "boo" as customers walked past!

Anyhow - keen to finish my book then think I might dig the cross stitch out :T

maria_and_the_imps

Had a very productive day today football training this morning which I don't enjoy but the sun was shining so it wasnt to bad. Then came home and have made 2 cushions, a little card holder. Sewed dd rainbow badges onto her uniform, framed 2 piccies and made up the coaster and table mat just to make sure I liked them before I make any more so now its housework bath then cross stitch time!

brednall

Opinions needed please. Don't worry - my craft fair is next week so this should be the last time I mention it!!!

Despite my best efforts and those of a lovely lady on here (who shall remain anonymous unless she wants to reveal herself but to whom I shall be eternally grateful) I have made several 'initial letter' keyrings but not been able to complete the full alphabet. DO you think it is a good idea to offer to take orders for those missing or to be done in an alternative colour then posted out (at a price of course) or just try and sell what is made up??

Regards

Emma

subtle_minx

If you have time, I would take orders of specific initial & colours.

flowerofscotland

chickywiggle wrote: »

12.12.12 does sound a good challange deadline - should we have a group attempt? I'm thinking a theme of: "twas the night before christmas" or "12 days of christmas"

Just come accross these crosss-stitch icecreams - there's a whole series 1 for each month.
Not really sure what to make of them.
I don't think I like them.................

I love the idea of a group challenge to finish stitching a Christmas piece on 12 12 12. Not sure we would get agreement on a single design but if everyone could choose their own design it would be lovely to see progress. And if anyone other than me has any Christmas themed UFOs then this could be just the incentive for us to finish this year............... goes off to look through UFO stash.......

flowerofscotland

brednall wrote: »

Opinions needed please. Don't worry - my craft fair is next week so this should be the last time I mention it!!!

Despite my best efforts and those of a lovely lady on here (who shall remain anonymous unless she wants to reveal herself but to whom I shall be eternally grateful) I have made several 'initial letter' keyrings but not been able to complete the full alphabet. DO you think it is a good idea to offer to take orders for those missing or to be done in an alternative colour then posted out (at a price of course) or just try and sell what is made up??

Regards

Emma

If you are happy to commit to stitching to order then it will probably be a popular option. And even though you won't be charging a lot I would ask for a deposit for every order. But if you are sick of stitching intials and can't wait to get back to your own stitching then just sell what you have made.

*Louise*

chickywiggle wrote: »

12.12.12 does sound a good challange deadline - should we have a group attempt? I'm thinking a theme of: "twas the night before christmas" or "12 days of christmas"

I'm up or that Deffo think is hsould be a christmassy one (there are so many of them in mags anyway!) I have a folder with just Xmas designs, I will have a look for ones that aren't too big.

sweetcarer wrote: »

- like my wedding date 07.07.07 - so hubby don't forget lol

That's a great date :T

We were going to go for 09.09.09 but in the end we went for 27th May that year instead as it was the anniversary of us getting together.

brednall wrote: »

DO you think it is a good idea to offer to take orders for those missing or to be done in an alternative colour then posted out (at a price of course) or just try and sell what is made up??

I would say perhaps go with the intention of just selling what you have but be open to the idea of people perhaps ordering some more (ie. have a notebook and pen handy) in case people do enquire.

Ailsb

Chicky - I like the idea of doing a Christmas design to finish 12.12.12. I've never done one but would anyone be interested in (apologies that I don't know the correct term) but one of the stitch things where you swap your finished piece with someone else at the end? Not sure how people feel about this as it does add additional pressure to the stitching.

Brednall - I don't know if this has been mentioned but have you taken photos of your items in case you sell them and someone asks about something, you can at least have an album of work. That way you can sell as you go and take orders if you feel like it.

maria_and_the_imps

Chicky u love that idea, also love the lollies you posted earlier, and I like ailsb idea of making it an Exchange maybe a Christmas card exchange?

caroline78

Love the idea of a card exchange. I used to organise one every year on a xstitch forum I was on, and would be happy to organise this if anyone wants to do it....xx