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

maria_and_the_imps

These seem good ailsb but I have never used them myself. Has anyone else?
http://www.leisurecraft-tewkesbury.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=35

emslovesmickey

kezbabybabe wrote: »

As much as I would love to, there won't be enough time to get any completed. It's funny cos I would be the one to do a sampler for best friends, but don't have anyone that cross-stitches to do one for me! So will end up doing one of my own, one day.


Mine is very wide, so there is a gap on either side of the fabric, however this doesn't cause an issue with the tension. I opted for a much wider frame, so that it was flexible moving forward, as my previous frame needed to have the fabric folded over all the time and it was difficult to get the tension fully.

Sunday Update:
All the cross-stitching done for Oddit-tea, hoping to get the back-stitching done tonight, but Dancing on Ice is being distracting...

2014-01-04 21.59.16 by kezbabybabe, on Flickr

That is looking great! I love Bothy threads (although it may be a while before i do a cut-thru again) my next one after i finish the photo stitch is a Vintage one from Bothy

http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Vintage__BOT-XV1.aspx

Ailsb

Maria - thanks I'll have a look at them. Just going through the numbers I'm missing to see what they are. If they are very similar to colours I already have I might not bother getting them. I'm also checking the Anchor colours I have in case any of these equate to the missing DMC ones.

EMs - I like the Vintage Bothy Threads design, looking forward to the update pictures.

Ruth_honey

Ailsb wrote: »

Kez - Love your Dictionary of Tea. I really like these designs and find they also make lovely small designs for cards. Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. You could always plan a design for your 1st Anniversary!!

Second anniversary is cotton...;)

I've still not finished my engagement sampler and we've been married almost 12 years!

pm2326

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

These seem good ailsb but I have never used them myself. Has anyone else?
http://www.leisurecraft-tewkesbury.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=35

I only ever use this company, the threads come pre-loaded on cards not as a skein.

I ordered 28 threads on 22 Dec and they turned up on xmas eve!!

*Louise*

Ailsb wrote: »

I have 3 boxes full of thread but I have so many duplicates it's unreal, not quite sure why I have so many. I need 150 colours to make a full set :eek: :eek: Can anyone recommend someone cheap and reliable to get them from please.

I have been using Cross Stitch Heaven, 39p each, no minimum order but it takes about a week for thread delivery

ERICS_MUM

Ailsb wrote: »

I've sorted my threads out this afternoon (Fr Christmas promised to top me up to a full set ). I have 3 boxes full of thread but I have so many duplicates it's unreal, not quite sure why I have so many. I need 150 colours to make a full set :eek: :eek: Can anyone recommend someone cheap and reliable to get them from please.

what a shame, I've just got back from Florida where DMC are less than 20 pence each - I could have got your 150 for £30.

EM

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
love everyones updates
dictonary of tea and Elvis particularly caught my eye.
those christmas coasters look brilliant
another r&r frame fan here - im using one for my tiger cub and would really recommend it. really asy to use and keeps work flat and taut.
one stitching done yet but once stockingis out of the way ill get another project sorted

blue_eyed_girl

pm - lovely Elvis :T

kezbabybabe - tea is looking great too :T

ems - looking forward to seeing updates of Vintage. Hows gran and grandad coming along?

Ailsb - I'm on a mission to sort my threads this year too. Will probably have loads of duplicates too.

No stitching here since New Years Day - lost a little bit of mojo I think. Got it out yesterday, then DH brought me a lovely hot chocolate and I thought stitching and hot chocolate don't make a good combination.

Might try and take a pic later to show you how far I have got with Family Tree.

Take care everyone,

b_e_g

Coxy11

Hi everyone,

I've been reading along but haven't posted for a few days.

fos - Love the coasters - such a good idea. Where do you buy the coasters - HC?

kezbabybabe - Dictionary of Tea is so colourful. Love it.

pm - Liking the look of Elvis

ems - I was tempted with the Vintage design - for DD - managed to resist tho' - too much else on my list lol

Took DD and DS2 to the leisure centre on Friday and they had 3 hours in the pool/flumes. Meant I could sit in the caf! and stitch away to my hearts content. Lots of interested looks from folks sitting bored with their coffee :rotfl:

Unfortunately, despite being really 'squeaky' with my thread, I have run out of a green which makes up the 'band' around the sampler and encircles the initials and date. Really annoyed but at least I know HC sell DMC (unfortunately I don't have that particular colour in my stash - typical!!). I am picking up an order from M&S tomorrow and HC is opposite so will pop in then. Still other areas to stitch so hoping I may finish the design this week :T:j

Next design will be one with beads - excited!!

Coxy