13 Projects in 2013 (cross stitch, knitting, paper crafts etc.)

ReformedShopaholic

Finished cross stitching another letter for my sisters scrapbook (I'm going to cross stitch her name and put it on the front) Luckily her name is only 3 letters long. Two done, one to go, though I have just noticed that I have sewn the bottom two rows of one line of the 'A' the opposite way to the rest of the letter. Damnit! May undo and do that part again.

Also I decided I wanted the letters in a bright colour not the black that came with them, but it seems I have bought thread that is double in thickness.

I'm new to cross stitching can you tell :rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny

most cross stitch thread comes in skiens that are 6 threads thick. depending on what count adia or evenweave youre using you pull the threads into 2 or 3 strands at a time to stitch with. HTH

subtle_minx

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

most cross stitch thread comes in skiens that are 6 threads thick. depending on what count adia or evenweave youre using you pull the threads into 2 or 3 strands at a time to stitch with. HTH

was gonna say that also. was amazed once I realised you were meant to divide the threads. makes the skeins last sooo much longer, also check out the loop method too its much easier to start with.

woot just realised after wondering for months what HTH means.. Is it Hope that helps or similar

mrs-moneypenny

subtle_minx wrote: »

woot just realised after wondering for months what HTH means.. Is it Hope that helps or similar

yes sorry HTH was meant as hope this/that helps

Murtle

Please may I join? Hopefully this will focus my creative (but rarely touched side). I have knitting needles and a sewing machine...and I could be dangerous!

If I am allowed to join, I will start my list with

1. Knitted scarf
2. Knitted baby blanket
3. Sew a baby / toddler shirt - need to find or make a pattern (which this thread has just reminded me to do.)
4. Dog coat
5. Something in the clothes department for me!

will think of more to add to the list and will look for inspiration from the other posters.

xxx

chickywiggle

ReformedShopaholic wrote: »

Finished cross stitching another letter for my sisters scrapbook (I'm going to cross stitch her name and put it on the front) Luckily her name is only 3 letters long. Two done, one to go, though I have just noticed that I have sewn the bottom two rows of one line of the 'A' the opposite way to the rest of the letter. Damnit! May undo and do that part again.

Also I decided I wanted the letters in a bright colour not the black that came with them, but it seems I have bought thread that is double in thickness.

I'm new to cross stitching can you tell :rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

most cross stitch thread comes in skiens that are 6 threads thick. depending on what count adia or evenweave youre using you pull the threads into 2 or 3 strands at a time to stitch with. HTH

however I did once buy stuff that WASN'T or DIDN'T split into strands - no idea how you were supposed to stitch with it think it was a cheapy brand but there was no way it was splitting.

and never ever try and remove 2 strands of a skein at the same time you will end up in knot central.

chickywiggle

Hi newbies, of course you are welcome. Soulie isn't able to get online at the moment but as soon as she is back I am sure she will add you to the list.

Murtle

chickywiggle wrote: »

Hi newbies, of course you are welcome. Soulie isn't able to get online at the moment but as soon as she is back I am sure she will add you to the list.

Thank you :T

ReformedShopaholic

Thank you everyone for the advice on the cross stitching(posting from my phone so its hard to multiquote). It does help very much. The thread did sometimes unravel when i was threading the needle.

Keiss_21

Hya Soulie, would love to join...I was so busy making things last year and have started this year well.

Can I count the ones below as finished projects already?

1: Pair of socks - started 26/12/12 finished 4/1/13
2: PVC peg bag - made 4/1/13
3: Woolly hat for DS (large size!!) finished 9/1/13 and one for me -inished 12/1/13
4: Patchwork Bag - add handles and it's done!
5: Hand appliqued sewing case - on-going
6: Book cover for travel diary - boss going on a cruise 29/2/13
7: Knitted fingerless gloves for a friend - on going
8: Appliqued and quilted cushion cover for DS2 - on-going (finish by 25/2/13)
9: Elegant Lady cross-stitch...long term UFO - started 2010 need to finish in 2013!!
10: Quilted patchwork cushion cover for DS1
11: Quilted patchwork cushion cover for DS1's GF
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Have lots more in the pipe-line as well as a few more UFOs...if I can remember/find them!! :rotfl:...will sort them out later.