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Mags_cat

sweetcarer wrote: »

I am such a lovely mood this morning - got a lovely wee message in facebook to say I won a competition with Northen Experessions - the company who do the learning sampler - I have won 3 downloads of their designs - so far I have can think of two off hand - need to think of another - might ask her as she is always designing and leave the third one when she brings out the next amazing one.

So the two designs

The twisted band sampler


Celtic Snow


Don't know when I will be doing them but they will go on the to do list.

Oh, well done on winning these two - they are both gorgeous!

I saw the band sampler last time you mentioned it and I thought then how unusual it was. I may have to get it....although I've never done anything other than cross stitch it must come with instructions?

Celtic snow is lovely too - I think the fabric that sample is stitched on makes it.

I have finally finished page 8 of the monochrome monstrosity and am onto page 9. I was going to do a bit more this weekend, but it sort of slipped by with no stitching done. :mad:

I haven't even put my Christmas tree up yet! (I have done all the present buying though:rotfl:)

Ailsb

Sweetcarer - your summer sampler is growing quickly. The eyelet on your other one is great. Congratulations on the win of the downloads, I love the diagonal sampler.

Going to the post office first thing to post my exchange piece. Need to check the weight so couldn't just pop innletter box.

No stitching for me for a few days. My dads not well so any spare time has ben spent with him. He haß gall stones whihc need operating on but they cant operate as his gall bladder is adhered to his liver and its too dangerous. Dads convinced he has a blockage in his bowel and is going to call tne doctirs when hey open at 8.30. He's staying witb my sister this time (was with me for 8 weeks earlier in the year) so when I'm there looking after him I can't get anyhing done here. Sorry to moan but I'm a bit stressed over him at the moment.

oh well better get up, washed and dressed now before the madness starts.

Mags_cat

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

Forgot to say I was having a bit of a nosey in the FlickR groups pics the other day and trying to remind myself of how to post pics so that I know what I to do when posting the exchange piece. There are some amazing pics on there. I don't know if Mrs Milkybar Kid comes into the Cafe but she has done some fantastic work. Well done everyone. :T

That's it for now time to get ready.

b_e_g

I think she posted a while back but she doesn't seem to come in often. Mind you, the rate she stitches I'd think she was too busy! :rotfl:Some of the things she does are exquisite - I look at them enviously and I'd love to try one of the mandalas, but they're an awful lot more complex than cross stitch!

Her and Louise between them could be joint "Fastest Stitchers in the West".

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
love all the photos that have been posted, the stocking and samplers look gorgeous
love the kit you've chosen tmif

postie came on saturday, id just got back from the disaster that was the craft fayre, i hardly sold anything so wasnt feeling very happy but certainly cheered up when i opened the post.
someone from another thread had sent a beautiful blanket to help with fundrasing for my brother and his partner in a way im gald it came after the fayre as i dont think i would have got much for it even if id raffled it there people just didnt want to buy anything.
anyway i digress the other post that cheered me up was this beautiful card from tellmeitsFriday isnt it gorgeous!!!


thank you so much i will treasure it and its going in a frame so it can come out every year.

tellmeitsfriday

Ah Mrs MP, glad you like it It was fun!

Flat_Eric

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all
love all the photos that have been posted, the stocking and samplers look gorgeous
love the kit you've chosen tmif

postie came on saturday, id just got back from the disaster that was the craft fayre, i hardly sold anything so wasnt feeling very happy but certainly cheered up when i opened the post.
someone from another thread had sent a beautiful blanket to help with fundrasing for my brother and his partner in a way im gald it came after the fayre as i dont think i would have got much for it even if id raffled it there people just didnt want to buy anything.
anyway i digress the other post that cheered me up was this beautiful card from tellmeitsFriday isnt it gorgeous!!!


thank you so much i will treasure it and its going in a frame so it can come out every year.

this is very sweet.

Mrs_ceejay

Hi,everyone,
Sorry to hear about your father Ailsby,it's worrying when they are so poorly,hopefully the dr.can help.

Just got back from holiday,it's been a shock to the system,it was 25degrees when we left,it was 3 when we landed at Birmingham.
Sweetcarer.
love the samplers,they are wonderful,fantastic prize.

trying to catch up with you all,I finished two bookmarks while on holiday,now frantically getting the last bits wrapped to send to oz.
The peacock is coming on nicely,pics to follow if the computer god will let,I swear this machine has a mind of its own!!!

Grandson arriving this morning so nothing will get done,chaos follows him everywhere but he's gorgeous.
Keep warm all x

Flat_Eric

sweetcarer wrote: »

Hi Girls,

Naughty me - two posts in one day.

I have been stitching away with my learning sampler and completed my first diamond eyelet over 10 threads and thought I would share it with you all.



Sorry for the quality of photo - hubby bless is having a wee nap and I didn't want to disturb him with the flash.

Oh Happy St Andrews holiday tomorrow to those who have it. (St Andrews was yesterday).

Kind wishes,

sweetcarer

PS The diamond eyelet is the wee one in the middle.

Pleased to see about your win. :T Can you remind me of the details of the designer / details of her facebook page as I am wondering about getting a subscription for the learning sampler or similar for a friend :j

nmm

My exchange card arrived today safely thanks BEG, I love it, the snowman is one of my faves and you gave me some ideas about mounting cards too. It's sitting on the mantle right now :j



I've managed a little bit on BD too, hopefully finish this page in the next couple of days.



MrsMP, what a lovely card very unusual TMIF may I ask where you got the design from, my OH's dad would love that.

mrs-moneypenny

BEG, the card youve done for nmm is lovely, snowman always looks christmassy.

lovely update on BD nmm

my exchange piece in all ready to post got to go down the post office this afty as not sure of the postage