Cross Stitch Cafe......where your "to do" list gets longer by the day

CharlieRabbit01

the back of mine always looked a mess too, but its a lot better now, although my current project requires me to change colour so often the same can't be said.

ERICS_MUM

ERICS_MUM wrote: »

Claire, sorry for taking so long. I went through my pile of old mags but only one was Cross Stitch Gold and issue 81, sod's law. Most of them are Cross Stitch Crazy.

I've looked on their website but they dont have it listed as a back issue you can order.

Linda xx

Claire, I've found it. I'll PM you.

Linda xx

mrs-moneypenny

soulie sending positive thoughts for friday

Ruth_honey

I'm sorry it's taken so long, but my magazines are VERY buried at the moment. Anyway, I dug my way into them and found one issue of cross stitch gift shop (issue 1) but next to it was something called CROSS STITCH GIFTS. Its published by Origin and was a Christmas special in 2001. And on page 11 is the bookworm chart. So...the search is over. :T

BOBBIs_MUMMY

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I'm sorry it's taken so long, but my magazines are VERY buried at the moment. Anyway, I dug my way into them and found one issue of cross stitch gift shop (issue 1) but next to it was something called CROSS STITCH GIFTS. Its published by Origin and was a Christmas special in 2001. And on page 11 is the bookworm chart. So...the search is over. :T

WOW well done you sure Flat Eric will be over the moon! :j:j

mrs-moneypenny

brilliant news

Ruth_honey

JCS1-Have you had any progress with the cat & kittens yet? My friend had something similar last year and I directed her to a women who ran a local cat rescue shelter. She was able to come and help her catch the cat & kittens and find them a nice new home where they'd be safe. I think I found her a forum called Cat Chat, but your local vets might know of something similar in your area. I hope you manage to get photos, too.

Chickywiggle-I know I'm a bit late, but I'm so sorry the stain didn't come out. I'd be gutted if that was my work.
Your superheroes are coming along nicely. How many do you have left to stitch?

nmm-Brednalls AOY looks wonderful! Well done.

Mags_cat-My goodness that's looking amazing! I can't believe that's only 3 pages of stitching. Sooo much detail.

Brednall-I'm not a fan of HAED designs either. Which is probably just as well because I can't resist a sale and they seem to have offers on quite often. I do like that lion, mind.

Mrs_T_M-Never apologise for posting pics! We love looking at photos. The whale is very sweet.

Sweetcarer-Sorry to hear that you didn't get the promotion. But well done for going for it in the first place. At least you won't be looking back and wondering what if...
And the interview experience is good, as others have said.
You're doing well with those Sandy Hook squares. :T How many more are you stitching?

I'm getting all confuzzled here. Have my ipad (touch screen) open to read the posts, and the netbook (not touch screen!) open to type replies. The number of times I've gone to touch the netbook screen and move it up...:o And the ipad will correct your spelling automatically if you slightly mistype a word, whereas the netbook doesn't, so when using the ipad I don't pay so much attention to my spelling. Hopefully this post won't be too filled with mistakes!

Yesterday I started stitching Lizzie Kate's 'Cat Lessons' on the paw print evenweave I bought at the Excel show. It was a year ago that we found Blossom, so I thought it would be a good day to start stitching it. Made good progress, but my shoulder feels a bit stiff today.

My stitching has gotten a lot neater over the years. I've got some kits that I started 10+ years ago and looking at the back has made me realise how much better I've got with finishing off threads properly. And cutting them shorter after finishing them. I don't need to leave an inch tail dangling!

Louise-Where are you??? Hope you're ok.

Soulie-Will be thinking of you on Friday and hope the chemo is working for you.

FOS-I've used Udderly Smooth in the past. Jaynes Attic used to sell it and it did sink in quickly.
Chicky-I've got handcream that's older than that and it's fine. Except the Lush stuff. That smells odd now, but it doesn't have the preservatives it that other brands do.

Winniepooh-How was your stitching session? Hope you enjoyed it.

Right, I'm all caught up now, so I'm off to hang the washing outside and get my stitching out again. DH is working late as it's month end, so got an extra hour of peace...

Flat_Eric

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I'm sorry it's taken so long, but my magazines are VERY buried at the moment. Anyway, I dug my way into them and found one issue of cross stitch gift shop (issue 1) but next to it was something called CROSS STITCH GIFTS. Its published by Origin and was a Christmas special in 2001. And on page 11 is the bookworm chart. So...the search is over. :T

Oh WOW that amazing ! :j:beer::T:):D:beer: :jThank you so (very) much. That has made my day :T (one of those days today when I wish I had just stayed in bed this morning!) Its very exciting to finally know what magazine the chart was from ! if you are able to post a pic of the cover of the mag then I would be very grateful. likewise would you be able to let me know what the other bookmark charts are that are in the magazine?

JCS1

Ruth_honey wrote: »

JCS1-Have you had any progress with the cat & kittens yet? My friend had something similar last year and I directed her to a women who ran a local cat rescue shelter. She was able to come and help her catch the cat & kittens and find them a nice new home where they'd be safe. I think I found her a forum called Cat Chat, but your local vets might know of something similar in your area. I hope you manage to get photos, too.

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Found the cat - she's in the most hard to access area of the hay loft. OH got within ten foot of her and she got that distressed that we've left her for now.

Getting impatient though - want to check they are ok, what colours, how many - and have cuddles (and lots of photos).

Got a home for 2 already, will try and find homes for others but if not will keep them - but will make sure they have visits to vets when old enough, one litter is fine, but not every few months!

And this is the stray, now named Puss Puss :rotfl:

sweetcarer

chickywiggle wrote: »

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my favourite is my Garnier one - the one in my work bag. it was a test for a website and its fantastic (i'm just too lazy to go down and get it when i have 4 others in my room that need finishing. does anyone know if handcream deteriorates over time? some of the stash must be at least 4 years old.

Well tis official.................with only 238 days to go I have started my Christmas shopping (saw a pair of pjs for my neice in TJ Hughes for £2.99....... bargain!!!)

I find any hand cream ok for me apart from highly perfumed ones - and they always work better if I put gloves on overnight.

Is really that amount of days till Christmas - eeeeek!

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I'm sorry it's taken so long, but my magazines are VERY buried at the moment. Anyway, I dug my way into them and found one issue of cross stitch gift shop (issue 1) but next to it was something called CROSS STITCH GIFTS. Its published by Origin and was a Christmas special in 2001. And on page 11 is the bookworm chart. So...the search is over. :T

Whoooo hoooooo - will keep an eye out for you Flat Eric in my travels the charity shops.

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Sweetcarer-Sorry to hear that you didn't get the promotion. But well done for going for it in the first place. At least you won't be looking back and wondering what if...
And the interview experience is good, as others have said.
You're doing well with those Sandy Hook squares. :T How many more are you stitching?

Thank you all for your kind comments. I got my feedback today - I scored 22 out of 36 and the person who got the job only got 24 - so I was close. I lost marks as I had not done any audio typing recently and one of my answers was quite week regarding dealing with outside agencies to my work. Thinking about it I could done a better answer but I guess nerves go to me.

Sandy Hook squares - got three more hearts to go - yellow, orange and red. Then I am doing one for the school - something with all the names I am thinking, then one for the hospital - seen a cool design of a heart torn in half but getting stitched together and then I am doing a teddy bear design for a wee girl that had the same birthday as me.

Heart is something like this http://www.crosstitch.com/search?f=122sw01112

Hope all is well where ever you are

Kind wishes

sweetcarer