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

nmm

I was unsure about the signing thing too, mind you most of us don't know each others real name :rotfl:

Finally caught up, all the update pictures are looking great. The framed pieces look wonderful, i buy custom made frames online you can add mounts, etc this was the site i used for the African Lions http://www.ezeframe.co.uk/

Tikaani is doing great fully recovered and back to her [STRIKE]menacing[/STRIKE] playful self Will post an update later but be warned i've not done much

The_Dragon

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Does anyone know of any sites/programs that are available which allows you to select a style of text, then type in your message which it converts onto grid paper and allows you to print it for the purpose of cross stitching.

I have used this site in the past with success but find that the choice of font is limited.

Any help would be appreciated.

Its lovely and sunny here today albeit a bit on the nippy side but I'm not complaining (honest).

b_e_g

Why not print out the grid paper, then find the font in the size you want and print that on top?

brednall

Well, the craft fair was not so good. I only sold 3 things so now I have a box of stuff all made up to sell and nowhere to sell it.

If anyone has any suggestions on where I can sell it on, please do let me know. i have thought about opening an ebay shop but not sure if this would be worthwhile.

Emma

maria_and_the_imps

I'm really sorry to hear that Emma, I can't help with ideas of ways to sell them sorry but I'm sure someone will be along with an idea x

Flat_Eric

Emma - Have a look at Etsy to sell your handmade stitchy bits. I bought a couple of biscourni (excuse spelling) charts last year from a seller.

There are lots of crafty items on there :j

Well I managed a little bit of stitching before I had to head out and just back now so pjs on, cup of tea made and sat with a hot water bottle trying to get warm. May be some more stitching a bit later. and boo hiss :(:( back to work tomorrow.

nmm

Update time, not done as much as i'd like but i have reached the edge of this page

sweetcarer

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Does anyone know of any sites/programs that are available which allows you to select a style of text, then type in your message which it converts onto grid paper and allows you to print it for the purpose of cross stitching.

I have used this site in the past with success but find that the choice of font is limited.

Any help would be appreciated.

Its lovely and sunny here today albeit a bit on the nippy side but I'm not complaining (honest).

b_e_g

http://www.crosstitch.com/fontform/

but it costs $12 (has a couple of free ones)

breadall - sorry your sale wasn't a success


Well, I have made a start to my AOY exchange and just chilling before work tomorrow.

Kind wishes to all

sweetcarer

Mags_cat

Flat_Eric wrote: »

or perhaps post pics of your work to be sold on the flickr group ????

Sorry, but that isn't allowed on Flickr. If anyone reported it you would risk getting account cancelled. Best to know before you do it

chickywiggle

brednall wrote: »

Well, the craft fair was not so good. I only sold 3 things so now I have a box of stuff all made up to sell and nowhere to sell it.

If anyone has any suggestions on where I can sell it on, please do let me know. i have thought about opening an ebay shop but not sure if this would be worthwhile.

Emma

ohh thats a shame.

are you on facebook?? create and album on our group or for sale site if you want.

do you know anyone who does party planning (avon or the like) who could take somealong as a sideline??

have you considered becomming a 'phonex trader'?? you'd have a reallly wide range of stuff to sell and could include these as extras on the stall?
ebay would be a very expensive last ditch effort in my opinion.

Ailsb

JCS1 - love your blackwork ladies.

Caroline - received your PM, please ignore mine I've obviously caught up with posts now.

Mrs M - I hate using filiment. I use Thread Heaven and I tie the foliment to my needle, I find that this does make it a bit easier. I also use shorter lengths of thread when using blening filiment.

Sweetcarer- sorry to hear about your accident.

Brednall - what a shame about the craft fair. Can't add anything to the suggestions about selling elsewhere.

FOS - have PM'd you - hope that's ok.

Cub Camp went well, had a lovely day yesterday but the overnights were extremely cold. We were camping by the side of a safari park and the lions were very noisy all night. So the noise coupled with the cold meant very little sleep.

On a stitchy note I have started the "C" Charlie Bear for Charlie for Christmas. I'm stitching it on white fabric which has gold glitter flecks in it. I've had it years and never known what to stitch on it. Will try to add pictures of the turtle and "C" to the forum tomorrow.