The "no frills, no gremlins (hopefully)" cross-stitch cafe

moments_of_sanity

I will whisper this bit...i have finished my Christmas exchange

Thanks Louise, the link works now. I can't believe they are such a good price, I could be tempted to buy some

Going to start the little reindeer card that came with the WOXS magazine and then I have to get back to outlining my Dad's stocking as we are seeing him on the 16 November and I want to have it finished by then :eek:

pm2326

I've started my xmas exchange but no-where near finished....doing one night of panda, one night of exchange

Tonight however is JD & lager night :rotfl::rotfl:

ohhh and one of my cats has a limp (think he's just landed wrong as he'll let me touch his hip) but he's now cowering under my quilt hiding from fireworks! :mad:

JCS1

pm2326 wrote: »

I've started my xmas exchange but no-where near finished....doing one night of panda, one night of exchange

Tonight however is JD & lager night :rotfl::rotfl:

ohhh and one of my cats has a limp (think he's just landed wrong as he'll let me touch his hip) but he's now cowering under my quilt hiding from fireworks! :mad:

Hope cat is ok - I have a black cat who is a mummy's boy and scared of everything, but fireworks don't bother him at all!

Big kittens and little kittens all fed, and little ones are with their mum so they're ok.

salfordgirl

My cat seems to be frightened of fireworks this year, but has never bothered him for the past 3 years???

Anyway, ive finally finished the winnie the pooh, will post pics tomorrow, and im now starting on a spongebob which has to be done for Christmas (hes 7 and father Christmas is bringing it!!)

moments_of_sanity

JCS1 wrote: »

Hope cat is ok - I have a black cat who is a mummy's boy and scared of everything, but fireworks don't bother him at all!

Big kittens and little kittens all fed, and little ones are with their mum so they're ok.

How strange about your cat. My DD and I were only saying tonight that one of my Border Collie's is a real Mummies boy, he follows me everywhere and if anyone or anything scares him, I am the first person he runs to and try's to get on my lap but like your cat, he couldn't care less about fireworks but my other Border Collie is petrified of them!

BOBBIs_MUMMY

Just popping by as I do every day still no stitching this end!!

Just read your review of WOXS Louise and you've answered my question!!!! Was flicking through at bedtime last night and thought those cards with coasters on the letters page looks like Louise's and you've confirmed it they were!! well done you for getting your idea in the mag.

Loving everyones updates

flowerofscotland

Good to read that some of us have started our Christmas exchange piece and well done to mos for finishing:T

I started mine last night For much time for stitching today due to visitors

Louise. Thanks for the reviews and for the link to the coasters Well done on getting your letter published

Have just renewed my sub to Cross Stitcher as part of my Xmas present from DH. There is a 20% off code on Quidco until tomorrow so as well as the discount I also got £6 cash back and the new sub will start when the current one finishes. :money:

hippipalcongratulations on becoming a grandma It's a wonderful club to join

Hope everyone has a great Sunday

Flat_Eric

I was at the shops yesterday and out at a party last night (so a late night) and it was an early start today followed by more shopping so feeling worn out now !

Despite spending so much time at the shops, I haven't actually spent too much money. I am annoyed with D#benh#m$ as there were vouchers for money off in the mail on sunday today except of course (as per usual) it has to be on full price items and most concessions are excluded. I did see a nice full price cardigan I liked but at £40 I thought I would leave it on the shelf ! There were some bargains to be had in the reduced/sale section but nothing I liked enough to buy.

The weather has come in bad now so I'm glad don't have to go out again today. I would like an afternoon snooze now followed by some stitching but its a bit late for a snooze now ....

moments_of_sanity

My eldest DD took the border collies out for a 6 mile walk, a bit of a swim in a freezing river (stupid mutts) and then a bit of 'rounding up' work, she has taught them to work off signs rather than words so in a large field she can do all sorts with them. I hope this has worn them out enough that our eldest Border won't be scared by the fireworks this evening.

Whilst they were out I managed to get the free reindeer kit finished and put in the card. Got a banging headache at the minute (argument with youngest DD and I ended up in tears which always gives me a headache!) but I will try and get some outlining done this evening once the tablets are working.

I am trying to stay away from Hobbycraft since the link was put up about the Christmas pudding decorations, I would love to do them but I already have sooooo many things to get sorted :T

Mags_cat

Not been posting much but loving people's updates.

Beautiful Dreamer is looking lovely - and so nearly eyes!

The stuffed reindeer doll is adorable - but like someone else said it would be the making up that would stump me.

I've done 6 out of 8 rows on page 8 of the monochrome monstrosity. I'll post an update when this page is finished.