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

mrs-moneypenny

looking great charlie rabbit

victoriajj

CharlieRabbit01 wrote: »

Morning all so this is my progress on my tiger, picture 1 was 25th Feb and picture 2 today.

I've not done a huge amount but I did do a popcorn bear in between to get my cross stitch mojo back.

I'm off on holiday soon so hoping that if I show you a before holiday pic I'll be motivated to do some whilst I'm away.

pic 1.

tiger so far 250513 by Charlie Rabbit01, on Flickr

pic 2.

tiger 2 by Charlie Rabbit01, on Flickr

That looks fabulous

CharlieRabbit01

OH thinks i'm about 40% done, feeling really motivated now i've completed a smaller project, which actually got on my nerves as the threads kept breaking.

gildius

That looks amazing! I've wanted to stitch a tiger for ages

CharlieRabbit01

gildius wrote: »

That looks amazing! I've wanted to stitch a tiger for ages

This has taken me ages, it changes colour so many times, I spend more time separating threads, threading my needle starting and finishing than actually making stitches.

I started this around 10 years ago, then stuck it in a box for years avoiding it.

Its a lot easier now I have a bigger hoop.

chickywiggle

wow charlierabbit that Tiger really comes out at you. fantastic.

brednall

Afternoon to all.

Just to report that my first issue of Craftseller came today as recommended on a 3 for £1 subs deal by a lovely person on here (sorry can't remember who). It's quite good - even a cross stitch chart in it. Not sure i would pay the cover price but at this special offer, definitely worth it.

Other news, struggling with a Historical sampler birth sampler for my son. Seems such a big piece of material and i am finding it very annoying to keep stitching it and moving it out of the way. Don't have room for a frame so using a hoop. THink I have got out of the habit of bigger pieces with the amount of keyrings and coasters I've made lately.

Hope everyone is well

Regards

Emma

postingalwaysposting

nmm, that AOY is stunning I love the little girl in the blue and whote dress.

BEG, thanks?! :rotfl: For posting a link to the making spot. It was mentioned in the last thread but I couldn't remember the name. I refound this chart which I had saw last time. If I ever get around to it... Nee to decide on that one or the other one with flowers.

mrs-moneypenny, that tinkerbell design is unique. Do we get to see the finished design?

Soulie, good luck for Friday, I will be thinking of you

CharlieRabbit, that tiger is amazing. To stop you having to change your thread/needle have you thought about a needle organiser? Something like this, you can then thread each colour onto a single needle each and then stitch, thread off and then 'park' your needle. You could easily recrete it using a sponge and some paper

brednall, I always use a hoop. To keep the fabric tidy I just roll it up and use a clothes peg or pegs to clip it together. If needed I also peg this onto the hoop edge. It does mean pressing/iorning between moving your hoop if the fabric/adia becomes creased but its something I am happy to do. Forgive me if you have already thought of this



1/4 of the heart done in half stitch. The plan was to half stitch each quarter then go back over it (not needing the pattern) when watching tv... However I quite like it in half stitch. I will try and get a picture today/tomorrow to show you all and gauge opinions

mrs-moneypenny

postingalwaysposting wrote: »

mrs-moneypenny, that tinkerbell design is unique. Do we get to see the finished design?

she needs ironing, its one from a disney princess range of limited editions



this is what ive started today - not done much else as you can see

winniepooh

Ive managed an hour today. Must say im not sure about stitching with wool