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

PurpleCrutches

Hello all, I've only just found this thread, but I think it might be my home

I've always loved cross stitching but only got back into it last year, after I was diagnosed with a chronic back condition which has left me unable to work (or walk very well).

For Christmas I stitched a lovely tree design by Celtic Rose Needlecraft, and some little card designs by Hobbycraft.

My current project is the Autumn Gold design by Cinnamon Cat. I've finished Spring Fever and Winter Wonderland, so after Autumn I'll do Summer! I've also got a gorgeous coffee design to do, and I've ordered an army uniform design to do for my dad - either for his birthday in March or Father's Day.

I looked through some of your projects and they're all really lovely. Unfortunately I had to make a resolution not to buy more until I've completed what I've got.. Money saving is a pain sometimes

chickywiggle

Mags_cat wrote: »

Chicky - can I ask something about your stitching?

When you post your update photos (love the DOH, by the way - it's growing fast!) you always seem to have the fabric quite loose in the hoop/frame. Is that how you stitch or are you releasing the tension on the fabric after you've finished stitching? I have to have my fabric really taut when I stitch, I don't think I could manage if it was loose. Just interested - it's fascinating to see how different people approach it. Bit like seeing someone else's progress pictures on a design you've stitched - no-one ever stitches it the same way you did.

Ta

ohh it does look quite loose doesn't it, it starts off taught but works itself loose occasionally then i just tighten it up.

hello purple crutches

Ruth_honey

chickywiggle wrote: »

yup pretty much. :j linky to Nigella (the goddess of comfort food)

Knightmare is the best (on at 2pm both days) - tho I have downloaded the Torrent of all series (1-8) which me and DS1 are currently trying to work our way thro (up to season 6)

Incase anyone missed the 30yrs of CITV documentry that was on ITV that's repeated too january 2nd on ITV2 @8pm

Thanks for the link. Was hoping the CITV doc would be on catch up, but I can't find it.
Wind is howling here. I was thinking about going for a swim today, but not too keen on going outside now.

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

IMAG0795.jpg by mariaorpington, on Flickr

Did this last night

Have just looked and I had saved 7 quotes with the intention of charting them!

I love that, Maria! Where is the chart from?

chickywiggle wrote: »

lovely Maria

amazon never fails to amaze me. orded my book the other day - checked it was a UK supplier (yup says UK, delivery 2-3 days)........ so whyhas today dispatch e-mail got an estimated delivery date of..........wednesday January 16th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!! I know the post is bad but seriously - me thinks someones inputted something wrong somewhere.
or perhaps they are sending it by pigeon?

That is a long wait! Maybe it's Amazon's way of telling you that you should be stitching, not reading?

Welcome, PurpleCrutches. Come on in & have a cuppa!

Mags_cat

chickywiggle wrote: »

ohh it does look quite loose doesn't it, it starts off taught but works itself loose occasionally then i just tighten it up.

hello purple crutches

Ah I see - thanks

I know someone who always stitches without a hoop or frame at all and thinks I'm odd for always using a frame. Weird! :rotfl:

:waves at PurpleCrutches: Welcome to the madhouse, show us some photos when your profile lets you (I think you have to make a certain number of posts - tries to stop the spammy spammers).

maria_and_the_imps

Hello purple welcome to the cafe

Ruth it was in a booklet given free with cross sticher a few months ago called Scandinavian style

blue_eyed_girl

Ruth_honey wrote: »

That is a long wait! Maybe it's Amazon's way of telling you that you should be stitching, not reading?

It might have been a stitchy book

Love the pic maria.

Welcome to the [STRIKE]madhouse[/STRIKE] Cafe PurpleCrutches. Looking forward to seeing some of your pics when you can post them.

Will pop back later to catch up with you all.

b_e_g

chickywiggle

the book is about someone with a stitchy stash obsession.............sound familiar :rotfl:

Ruth_honey

chickywiggle wrote: »

the book is about someone with a stitchy stash obsession.............sound familiar :rotfl:

Ooooh no. Not to us...:rotfl:

maria_and_the_imps

i have no idea to what chicky and ruth are refering lol

my projects for this afternoon of lazyness, i have no idea what i'll do with them after, just felt that they applied to me lol

http://www.xstitchhappy.com/2009/06/queen-of-procrastination-and-princess.html

blue_eyed_girl

chickywiggle wrote: »

the book is about someone with a stitchy stash obsession.............sound familiar :rotfl:

Don't know what you mean chicky

b_e_g