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

Ailsb

Just popped in to say hi to you all and belated happy new year. Havent been well but won't bore yiu with details got hospital appointment in acfew weeks so hopefully they will find out what's going on.

Pucked needle up for the first time yesterday since Dec 12th, managed 10 minutes gut at least did that.

Even if I don't post I will be here keeping up with all the news. Welcome to all the new comers, some lively finishes from people already - I do admire you.

Will try for a longer post later. Have a good day everyone that can, hugs to those that need them.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
maria hope your little one is feeling ok and the spots stop appearing soon. horrible illness all itchy and grumpy you have my complete sympathy.
caroline glad to hear jaxon got some fluids down and started to eat, i hope hes feeling much better this morning, such a worry for you.

moments such beautiful neat stitching.

started the pigs stitch for mum yesterday its coming up a lot smaller than i thought ive done the cross stitch pat of one pig already, but its the back stitch (lots of it that will make it look something.)

just took a couple of photos
finished angel, just needs framing



pigs so far



cemetery stitches

maria_and_the_imps

thanks Mrs m she had more spots this morning !
all of your finishes are lovely, especially the angel

Craftyblue

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if I might be able to join in? I've been reading all your posts for the last wee while and I've found them really inspiring. I love seeing all of your progress/finished photos- you're all so talented!

I've been stitching since I was ten when a friend of my mums gave me a little Christmas kit and 16 years later I'm still going. I've always been very grateful to that nice lady!

I'm currently working on two UFO's at the moment. I read somewhere (maybe here?) that you should work on two projects at a time and do four days at a time on each and that way you don't get bored. I'm actually finding it's working quite well for me, so fingers crossed I'll get them both done this year! They're both quite large so I'd be happy with that. One is a DMC Kit called 'Hollywood Montage' and the other is based on a picture called 'The Wave' by Jim Warren, it's of horses forming from the waves in the ocean. It's lovely, but so much blue!

I'll try and get a few more posts under my belt so I can post some pictures.

Phew! Sorry, that was a bit of a ramble. x

sk00bie1

Morning all

Back to work this morning /sigh although that means I'll be posting a bit more

Caroline - Glad your wee man is feeling better, I can't imagine how scary it was for you.

Ailsb - Great to hear from you, hope you are feeling better soon.

Mrs M, FOS & Moments of sanity - Beautiful finishes! Mrs M your Angel looks lovely, can't wait to get mine finished!

I've updated my to-dos in my signature now I'm back at work. My laptop at home keep showing all the html codes and then would tell me I had too many characters :rotfl:

As I've mentioned I will probably only be stitching at work in my lunch breaks until after the wedding, starting to panic a little at how much there is to do. It's all my own doing though, I get these crafting ideas in my head and can't help acting on them. My latest idea is to make our wedding cake for the reception :eek: I must be mad

flowerofscotland

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all
maria hope your little one is feeling ok and the spots stop appearing soon. horrible illness all itchy and grumpy you have my complete sympathy.
caroline glad to hear jaxon got some fluids down and started to eat, i hope hes feeling much better this morning, such a worry for you.

moments such beautiful neat stitching.

started the pigs stitch for mum yesterday its coming up a lot smaller than i thought ive done the cross stitch pat of one pig already, but its the back stitch (lots of it that will make it look something.)

just took a couple of photos
finished angel, just needs framing



pigs so far



cemetery stitches

Your angel is absolutely stunning. The cemetary pieces are very touching

flowerofscotland

Julie0511 wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if I might be able to join in? I've been reading all your posts for the last wee while and I've found them really inspiring. I love seeing all of your progress/finished photos- you're all so talented!

I've been stitching since I was ten when a friend of my mums gave me a little Christmas kit and 16 years later I'm still going. I've always been very grateful to that nice lady!

I'm currently working on two UFO's at the moment. I read somewhere (maybe here?) that you should work on two projects at a time and do four days at a time on each and that way you don't get bored. I'm actually finding it's working quite well for me, so fingers crossed I'll get them both done this year! They're both quite large so I'd be happy with that. One is a DMC Kit called 'Hollywood Montage' and the other is based on a picture called 'The Wave' by Jim Warren, it's of horses forming from the waves in the ocean. It's lovely, but so much blue!

I'll try and get a few more posts under my belt so I can post some pictures.

Phew! Sorry, that was a bit of a ramble. x

Welcome Julie :hello:

I don't think there are any rules about numbers of projects to work on - it is very much a personal preference. Some prefer to work just on one piece until finished while others have multiple projects on the go and some (like me) have both WiPs and UFOs :eek:

I think I know The Wave - spectacular picture. Looking forward to when you can share photos with us

flowerofscotland

sk00bie1 wrote: »

Morning all

Back to work this morning /sigh although that means I'll be posting a bit more

Caroline - Glad your wee man is feeling better, I can't imagine how scary it was for you.

Ailsb - Great to hear from you, hope you are feeling better soon.

Mrs M, FOS & Moments of sanity - Beautiful finishes! Mrs M your Angel looks lovely, can't wait to get mine finished!

I've updated my to-dos in my signature now I'm back at work. My laptop at home keep showing all the html codes and then would tell me I had too many characters :rotfl:

As I've mentioned I will probably only be stitching at work in my lunch breaks until after the wedding, starting to panic a little at how much there is to do. It's all my own doing though, I get these crafting ideas in my head and can't help acting on them. My latest idea is to make our wedding cake for the reception :eek: I must be mad

OFF TOPIC Did you make your own invitations? DS's fiancee has asked me if I would make their wedding invitations and while I am very happy to do so I am a bit stuck for inspiration so any pointers would help.

mrs-moneypenny

welcome Julie

thank you for the kind comments about my finishes


found my freebie lizzie kate stitchys on another sim.

flowerofscotland

poohspals wrote: »

Getting there very, very slowly


Sunsets - Low Tide by Stitcher2013, on Flickr

This is lovely