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

maria_and_the_imps

Feel better soon chicky x

*Louise*

sk00bie1 wrote: »

I was actually pricing up the fabric for my HAED I'm going to start after Christmas :eek: to those who've done one, or are doing; Is anyone stitching over 1 on 25ct like they suggest? I'm thinking about trying it... I must be mad

1 on 25ct on a massive project like an HAED - would I heck as like!!:rotfl: I would never finish it and it would drive me crazy (and quite possibly blind!):o

I have stitched my 2 (and 3 quarters of a third) HAED's on 14ct...I just take an extra step back when looking at it to get the effect :rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny

afternoon all
hugs to anyone who needs them
get well vibes as required
finally got round to putting my christmas card together so thats one off the ufo list
finished knitting a scarf that is a christmas pressie
love all the photos that have been put on really gorgeous work everyone

hoping to get a bit more angel done tonight as the planned meal with friends is being postponed as she has a cold.

sweetcarer

Flat_Eric wrote: »

sweetcarer - have you seen the designated avon thread on here ??? I've bought avon in the past - will have a think and let you know if I have any thoughts from a customer's point of view.

I found the thread earlier today in my lunch break - so will have a nose in there and thank you for helping with some advice - look forward to hearing what you have to say.

sk00bie1 wrote: »

I was actually pricing up the fabric for my HAED I'm going to start after Christmas :eek: to those who've done one, or are doing; Is anyone stitching over 1 on 25ct like they suggest? I'm thinking about trying it... I must be mad Even if I do, I'll still need 18 skeins of black for the design... 18!!!!!! Itching to get started but need to resist until after Christmas :A

PS feel better soon Chicky :grouphug:

Have you seen this - 25hpi magic guide evenweave? Might help you -

http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/25ct-evenweave-dmc---magic-guide---white-4470-p.asp

I got a wee sample piece a while back so might try it instead of 28hpi for a project I have in mind - the piece is only about 2x3 inch. So will do a wee section to see.

I know the lady who owns cross stitch heaven uses 25hpi for her heaven & earth projects.

Hope you feel better soon chicky!

Anyone watching Hollyoaks - its quite dramatic - nearly in tears.

Kind wishes to all

sweetcarer

chickywiggle

thanks **sniff** all **spluttter**. somethings telling me I'll be off work tomorrow after all.

on the plus side it means I've been able to hide and do some stitching.

shhhhhh - I'm only up to Fridays E4 hollyoaks episode (the last 3 nights are sky +ed for a COD free night (yup I'm a modern warfare widow at the moment....relegated to the bedroom.......anyone else??)............although i read the spolier a few weeks ago lol so i know what happens but not who is involved or the outcome.

blue_eyed_girl

Louise - hope this means you get some stitchy time while you recuperate and that you aren't in too much pain. Love your fayre crafty bits btw.

ejs - I just love the smell of christmas cake baking - don't forget to pass it around in the Cafe with a cuppa mind you

nmm - lovely BD update. Fingers crossed Tikaani is over her health problems.

23rd -<<<hugs>>> perhaps its time to draw a line under that friendship and move on. Sounds as though you have plenty of other things to keep you well and truly occupied. Has Dad got a date for his op?

sweetcarer - how sweet of hubby re aida. Looking forward to seeing your other blackwork projects. I think I have already wished you good luck with Avon - don't forget to let us know how you get on.

chicky - <<hugs>> hope you feel better soon.

sk00bie - looking forward to seeing Peace hanging.

No stitching done here today but I did bring the fabric downstairs for MP Cottage - does this count as progress . Found a winter coat in M$S which I quite liked - decided to wait til I got home to check for any discount codes or reductions in sale (started online tonight) but I just know it will stay at full price and I will leave in too late and wont be able to get it either right size/colour later. Fingers crossed they might have a 20% off womenswear sooner rather than later.

Take care everyone

b_e_g

Ruth_honey

Quick update with pics to share. I might have posted this one before, but these are some of the tree hangers and a luggage tag that I've stitched as gifts. Got 2 more hangers to do still.



Here's my progress pic of my 10/11/12 to 11/12/13 christmas sampler. There's much more detail than I was expecting, so I'm not as far along as I'd hoped after 3 days of stitching.

mrs-moneypenny

ruth_honey just been looking through your photos some really beautiful work thank you for sharing them my DS loved the "merry christmas" one, there were just too many i loved for me to pick a favourite.

*Louise*

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Quick update with pics to share. I might have posted this one before, but these are some of the tree hangers and a luggage tag that I've stitched as gifts. Got 2 more hangers to do still.

I love your snowflakes, where did you find them? :T:T:T

Ruth_honey

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

ruth_honey just been looking through your photos some really beautiful work thank you for sharing them my DS loved the "merry christmas" one, there were just too many i loved for me to pick a favourite.

Aww...thank you. Did you just look at the cross stitch album? I have some more pics in a UFO album and somewhere there are photos of the latch hook rugs I've done. I really enjoy stitching Meery Christmas. Such a cute design. I change my mind all the time about my favourite. I love Titanic, but the Flowers of the year is very special to me, too.

*Louise* wrote: »

I love your snowflakes, where did you find them? :T:T:T

They were in Boots last year. With the photo stuff. Bought them in the 75% off sale, so very cheap. Also bought a snow globe, although I'm not sure if it'll fit a cross stitch or not. Search 'shot2Go' to see what they've got this year.