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

blue_eyed_girl

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Where abouts are you going? There's never enough time to get things done, is there? We've got so much to do around the house, and I want to put up the tree this year (I think the past 2 years-maybe even 3, I haven't bothered to for various reasons) but I need to rearrange the living room a bit and then get into the garage, which is choc-a-block full of 'stuff' to dig out all the xmas decs. Can't a magic fairy come and do it all while I sleep???

Ruth_honey -We're off to Harrogate - really looking forward to it now :j.

chicky - lovely update. Finish this weekend??? :D

My stitching update - made a proper start now with MP Cottage ie cut fabric and started to stitch - mainly done white on white stuff atm so things have been a bit slow.

Off to gym shortly for an hour (I like to get it over and done with) and then got a bit of shopping to do.

Hope you all stay well and have a lovely weekend.

b_e_g

chickywiggle

maybe B_E_G I seem to be on a roll.

Was hoping to stay in the warm today but if I do that then we have no roast for dinner tomorrow Has anyone done a joint of beef in the slow cooker?? Hubby has finally agreed to have beef so long as it isn't "tough and rubbery" so I thought this would be the best way to do it.

flowerofscotland

Haven't made any progress this week on any of the Project 12 pieces but I have finished the last of the Shepherd's Bush stockings (for this year) and also cut out the lining, backing, wadding and binding strips for the final Lizzie Kate stocking so the end is in sight for the Christmas stockings :j

Here is the front of the finished Shepherd's Bush stocking complete with charms, buttons and ribbons.


Paula's Stocking by stitchyfeather, on Flickr

And this photo shows the lining and backing fabric - back is navy with green holly leaves and lining is cream with green holly leaves.


Paula's Stocking showing back and lining by stitchyfeather, on Flickr

Hope everyone manages to get some stitching time - not easy at this time of year

flowerofscotland

chickywiggle wrote: »

maybe B_E_G I seem to be on a roll.

Was hoping to stay in the warm today but if I do that then we have no roast for dinner tomorrow Has anyone done a joint of beef in the slow cooker?? Hubby has finally agreed to have beef so long as it isn't "tough and rubbery" so I thought this would be the best way to do it.

I've only cooked braising and stewing steak in the slow cooker and am not sure that a roasting joint would work. I use Delia Smith's method for roast beef (my Dad's favourite) - that plus buying really good meat from a local butcher means that it always seems to turn out well.

flowerofscotland

chickywiggle wrote: »

flat eric - MSE posted that on facebook - what a blooper - would be a good publicity stunt if that's what it was!!!
I love the fact that if you don't have a points card there's only 1 alternative - you can give em to someone else!!!

Thanks Ruth_honey
Just thought I'd post another pic now I've done some backlstitch - it's looking much better I think.

This is now looking really good.

tellmeitsfriday

chickywiggle wrote: »

maybe B_E_G I seem to be on a roll.

Was hoping to stay in the warm today but if I do that then we have no roast for dinner tomorrow Has anyone done a joint of beef in the slow cooker?? Hubby has finally agreed to have beef so long as it isn't "tough and rubbery" so I thought this would be the best way to do it.

I've not tried this particular recipe before, but some of his others r good...


http://zestycook.com/melt-in-your-mouth-beef/

*Louise*

I'm a bit gutted

I almost completed my Project 12 yesterday, just left the 'C' to complete on the 12th Dec.

I was feeling quite pleased....so imagine my horror when I realised the pen marks could still be seen! :eek:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lou_1705/8192221987/in/photostream

(Photobucket wasn't working so had to use flikr)


Now this is the same pen I have used for projects all year, so I was really confused about why this happened.

The fabric isn't a cheap one - I got it from Hobbycraft, it's the thicker evenweave, which I also used for the medieval lady earlier this year (with the same pen on it), so I ruled out that as well.

The ONLY thing I can think of that I have done differently, is that instead of just rinsing off the pen under the tap, this time I filled the sink, added some washing powder and washed it in there....I can only assume the powder must have 'set' the pen??

I am so annoyed at the moment, it's put me right off stitching.

I have tried soaking it, spraying with vanish, and it's even been through the washing machine, the marks are still there. Going to buy some vanish soap but my hopes aren't high

caroline78

Aw Louise, really hope the Vanish works, such a shame to have put all that work in and the piece be ruined. I would be sending emails to the pen supplier as well....xx

caroline78

Today is stage one of clean up....Going to have a cuppa and then get stuck in, have already scrubbed bathroom while Jaxon was in the bath so that's one room done....lol

maria_and_the_imps

Oh no Louise, thats terrible! So frustrating! I don't know what to suggest other than I think I remember someone saying something about lemon for getting marks off might be worth a Google