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

sweetcarer

Ok...... Here we are then 24hr Black Friday Sale.... 15% OFF everything on the website (excluding p&p)... voucher code - black12 - Enjoy x http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/

littlemonkey81

chickywiggle: Those framed pictures look lovely... it's amazing how a frame can finish off a piece so well. Nothing wrong with a Wilkos finest frame!
I love the Cut Thrus - not sure I could cope with all that backstitch though!

sweetcarer: That purple work is beautiful - so delicate! I keep meaning to try blackwork but never seem to get round to it, it's a great effect though.

Here is the latest update on my current WIP -



(Sorry if the pic is too big!)

I'm off to look at the Black Friday cross stitch sales now....

catwoman150

The making spot also has a sale on some of their patterns till 25th of Nov

shelly

Hi ladies.

Louise. Your Mums birthday piece, lovely, just lovely! For the border I would probably do some blackwork as it's nice and delicate and not too fussy. I just goggled blackwork borders and was amazed at how much came up!

I wanted to ask you, when you are doing a large piece on your frame and get to a place where your stitched work is under the clips do you put anything between the clip and the fabric to stop the stitches getting squashed? Does it work?
I know on my roller frame they seem to get a little squashed while rolled up but once the fabric is off the frame the stitches bounce back after a while.
I'm wondering because I have a couple of large designs to do and already have the largest frame size available. I was thinking of draping the fabric on the front then clipping to the frame but if it's going to ruin the stitches I'll have to think of something else.


Brednall. Nice Jemima Puddleduck progress. Those coaster designs look cute too.

Chicky. Nice framing, you did a good job for such big pieces.

Littlemonkey. Nice update pic. I really like it and look forward to more updates.

maria_and_the_imps

Chicky live your framed pieces
Littlemonkey love the colours in your progress piece red is my fav colour
sweetcarer love your purplework update what are you planning on do with it once its finished? Thanks for the heads up re sale, wish I had some money!

*Louise*

chickywiggle wrote: »

Louise - if you want me to the leaves just yell - you need to turn and tweak but you can manage it. It looks fab. I was singing the song

Thanks chicky, I will give you a yell once I know what I'm doing :T

I think your pics look great framed - and what a bargain price!:money:

Sweetcarer - Purplework is looking great, you will finish that for the 12th easily

Littlemonkey - What's the name of that piece? It's coming along really well. Looks like the sort of piece that can be stitched fairly easily while watching tv lol

shelly wrote: »

Hi ladies.

Louise. Your Mums birthday piece, lovely, just lovely! For the border I would probably do some blackwork as it's nice and delicate and not too fussy. I just goggled blackwork borders and was amazed at how much came up!

I wanted to ask you, when you are doing a large piece on your frame and get to a place where your stitched work is under the clips do you put anything between the clip and the fabric to stop the stitches getting squashed? Does it work?
I know on my roller frame they seem to get a little squashed while rolled up but once the fabric is off the frame the stitches bounce back after a while.
I'm wondering because I have a couple of large designs to do and already have the largest frame size available. I was thinking of draping the fabric on the front then clipping to the frame but if it's going to ruin the stitches I'll have to think of something else.

Thank you - that's another idea I can think about (I can see me having a mishmash of everything hehe) :T

Yes I do put something under the frame to protect the stitches. With this one there is lots of excess evenweave which is really flexible so I just fold the edges back over and put the clip on the doubled up fabric (does that make sense? I can take a pic if I'm not explaining properly):o

With other fabric I just use a sheet of white paper under each clip. Over time the clips become a little looser and it helps with the tension as well as protecting the stitches

mrs-moneypenny

louise your song is looking really lovely im sure your mum will love it (even if it does make her cry) whatever border you choose it will be just right.
chicky all your pieces look fantastic
brednall jemimia looks lovely i hope you get yoour coasters done in time
sweetcarer i cant believe how fast your purplework is coming on you are almost finished. it looks so lovely
little monkey i love your piece.
hope i havent missed anyone out if i have it wasnt intentional
hope everyone is well and has a good weekend and stays safe

hoping to get some stitching done, one of the lads at school asked when im bringing angel in again i had to admit i havent had time to do any more on her since i took it in last week

mrs-moneypenny

just noticed in todays express theres a 25% off at hobbycraft voucher on page 31 its valid instore untill 2nd dec deosnt appear to have a minimum spend on it. i wont be using it so if anyone wants it pm me

maria_and_the_imps

Just finished the piece for oh cousin just in time as we are leaving to see her in half hour! Nothing like cutting it fine lol

maria_and_the_imps

piccies for you all


IMAG0750 by mariaorpington, on Flickr


IMAG0751 by mariaorpington, on Flickr


IMAG0752 by mariaorpington, on Flickr


IMAG0753 by mariaorpington, on Flickr


IMAG0754 by mariaorpington, on Flickr