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

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

just realised ive got as governors meeting tonight so cant do my stitchy stuff Boo! still easter hols mean 2 weeks off work so will give myself an hour a day for at least one of those weeks.

sounds like everyone else is getting on well with their projects.
hope everyone is alright

Soulie

chickywiggle wrote: »

that's fab. am tempted to get it for hubby's anniversary card lol.

Just by looking at it from the outide, (I still haven't opened it lol), but it looks too big for a card, but you could always use just use one or two of the erm *you know whats* instead on a separate piece of aida.

gildius

chickywiggle wrote: »

Square 1 - Batman done.

I know Batman isn't generally meant to be cute but ... he's so cute!

*Louise*

Have added my comments in red...

chickywiggle wrote: »

Cross Stitch Crazy May 2013


Thread organiser shaped like a butterfly..........cute
Handy

margaret sherry card set - these are sweet I really like them.
Me too, I'm definitely going to stitch them, even with the BABS (it's mimimal)

The Joys of Spring ....... another Joan Elliott Fairy. We all know my views on them.
I really like it, and know smoeone who would be over the moon if I stitched it for her

May Monkey - cute
My little boy checks this out every month now Not too sure what the relevalce of the pack is? Would have liked something that was a bit more 'May-ish?'

dolly parton - anyone think the chart (not the pic) reminds them of a warewolf?
Yes! It looks AWFUL :eek:

50 new home motifs - I like these.... not sure I'd ever get the stitching opportunity but I like them.
Some pretty designs, most look like they would be quick to stitch

perfect presentI like the panda, he doesn't often get used in cross stitch
So cute! Think I might get bored stitching all that white though

cards for men a car and a trophy. Could see me using these.
Yup, always a shortage of male cards for me

circus motifs - Again I like these.... not sure I'd ever get the stitching opportunity but I like them. could make cards with some of them.
Not too keen on them

sweet scents Naff!!
Maybe as a card or two - but I would use cream fabric for background rather than stitching all of that. Can't see me stitchign them though tbh

pirate ABC i like these too. nice for cards. Well apart from H - not keen on skull and crossbones.
Easy to swap the pics round, I like the map/treasure chest/message in a bottle / ship letters best

STITCHY SOS - How to keep your stitching bug alive. I really need to follow this!!

funky florals pfft more flowers
Meh

it's playtime. dressed up meerkats - blurk
I certainly wouldn't bother making puppets with them but my kids and MIL all like Meerkats

oriental style not for me
Definitely not

make a note I like these too - but not sure I'd ever cover a book with one, tho perhaps using the designs on a card........
^^Agreed. Words are easily changed as well so could have 'New home' 'Happy Birthday' cards etc

challange lucie - not sure i'd use any of these
I like the fairy mouse but that's all

Overall, I would say it's definitely been worth it's money this month

chickywiggle

gildius wrote: »

I know Batman isn't generally meant to be cute but ... he's so cute!

if he's cute wait till you see robin (at least he has colour in him). he's about half complete.

Soulie wrote: »

Just buy looking at it from the oustise, (I still haven't opened it lol), but it looks too big for a card, but you could always use just use one or two of the erm *you know whats* instead on a separate piece of aida.

good idea - pick the ones I like :rotfl:

*Louise* wrote: »

Have added my comments in red...

Overall, I would say it's definitely been worth it's money this month

best for a while.

Flat_Eric

*Louise* wrote: »

Overall, I would say it's definitely been worth it's money this month

I've been busy all day spring cleaning and sorting so I haven't sat down yet with either magazine

I'm not a big fan of Cross Stitch Crazy - there is something about it that irritates me and rarely much in it that I like. but I still continue with the subscription because just as I decide I'm going to cancel, then the next month always ends up being a margaret sherry design....

My day of sorting has gone well and things are looking tidier. I can now get in my spare room and even see the carpet :rotfl: :T

Still have plenty of sorting to do although it is proving quite therapeutic and I will be pleased when its done. (the office is on my hit list next !)

nmm

Flat_Eric wrote: »

My day of sorting has gone well and things are looking tidier. I can now get in my spare room and even see the carpet :rotfl: :T

Still have plenty of sorting to do although it is proving quite therapeutic and I will be pleased when its done. (the office is on my hit list next !)

I've been doing this since Sunday, every room and cupboard is getting blitzed, I've been watching Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners and it made me think I need to sort my house out :rotfl: I've got about 5 bin bags, some boxes plus a broken halogen & printer all ready for the tip :T Funny thing is though I didn't think I had that much stuff

flowerofscotland

Lovely updates sweetcarer, caroline and chicky.

Looking forward to reading my copies of CSCrazy and Cross Stitcher when I get home - especially after reading the reviews on here.

Flat_Eric

Someone very kindly got me an early easter gift of a Hote l Choc0lat$ easter egg....

Shall I be good and wait for easter or treat myself early and start enjoying it now?

maria_and_the_imps

NOW Eric NOW!