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

kezbabybabe

Ailsb wrote: »

Kez - still loving your tea design.

Thanks All that commented. Exciting times ahead, as I am about to start the top section of the stitching, just another 3 teapots and the banner to go.

Ruth_honey wrote: »

...Now I'm doing a scarf and I'm actually really enjoying it. As many of you know, I've not done any cross stitch in a long time (10 months, maybe? ) but at least I'm doing something creative again now.

Creative is good, doesn't matter what it is. I also knit and would love to learn crochet one day... if I ever get my project list up to completion.

victoriajj wrote: »

I wonder if I could ask your opinions. I'm doing a silver wedding sampler and in the date it shows to put present year 2014, when I've done samplers before I've always put the date of the marriage which in this case would be 1989. Which do you think would look right.
http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Silver-Wedding-Anniversary__AMA-AM837.aspx

I've done one of these, but for a Ruby Wedding Anniversary, and while I don't have a picture of it, I'm pretty certain that I put the year of the anniversary being celebrated.

Ruth_honey wrote: »

... so make sure you're up to date with your smear test!

Always am! A little moment of uncomfortable-ness for a piece of reasurassance.

Hippipal wrote: »

What I am wondering is which pieces of equipment do you have that you use a lot? And what do you regret buying because it was a waste of money? I am going to buy some new threads so not looking for them and I am never short of ideas for kits. I have a floor standing light which I love, but not a lot else. Any ideas?

For me the following items are now essential:
Needle Organiser: http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Pako-Needle-Organiser__PAK-700050M.aspx - Great for big projects with lots of colours.
Seat Stand: http://www.sewandso.co.uk/ran2052-0.html - Means I can stitch while using my settee's recliner.
Easy Clip Frame: http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/18-x-9-Easy-Clip-Rotating-Frame__ELB-E1809.aspx - Good for setting up your project and the tension is unfallible.

Sunday Update:
I have done really well for stitching this week, despite not picking it up very often. Happily I have finished the bottom of the picture as well as the french knots that are dotted throughout. Next week we begin the top of the stitching.


2013-14 - Dictionary of Tea Cross-Stitch (35) by kezbabybabe, on Flickr

chickywiggle

**pops in with a huge chocolate cake and jug of tea**

Hi all,

Sweetcarer has asked me if I'd pop in to see you all and post on her behalf. You'll have noticed she's been a bit quiet the last week, unfortunatly her mum was rushed into hospital and placed on the high dependancy ward. As to be expected Sweetcarer's been a bit pre-occupied.

We know how great the cafe is for caring, and how we get a bit concerned if anyone is MIA more than a few days so she just wanted me to let you know that she may be away a little longer (or lurking and not posting) as her mum sadly passed away today.

I know we'll all be thinking of her and here if she needs to talk.

Ailsb

Chicky - thanks for popping in. You know we miss you. Its really sad that the last couple of times you've posted have been bringing bad news.

My thoughts and prayers go to Sweetcarer and her family.

Chicky - is the cat design one you are stitching or for Sweetcarer?

Emily926

Morning everyone, just popping in before the princess gets up and the week begins!

Sweetcarer - I'm sorry to hear about your mum, my thoughts are with you and your family.

beg - I really like your tree, what are you planning on doing with it?

Maisie - The cards are lovely, I haven't made any cards yet but am going to do a Mother's Day one this year. I liked the funky flower designs in the Cross Stitch Card mag.

kez - The dictionary of teas is coming along really well. I love these designs but can't decide which one I would do!

Chicky - I remember you from when I posted a while ago. I've had a look at your blog and there are some lovely stitches on there.

Alisb - how's Henry coming along? Photo please!! I'm quite into kings and Queens and he is one of my favourites!

I was going to post a pic of dolly but she is very nearly finished so will wait until then x

Mrs_ceejay

Sweetcarer

Very sorry to hear about your mum,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

emslovesmickey

My thoughts are with you and your family sweetcarer x

blue_eyed_girl

Sweetcarer - so sorry to hear your really sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Look after yourself x




Chicky - thanks for keeping us up to date with news (pity it all seems to be sad atm). Don't be a stranger - pop in now and then and let us know how you're doing/



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blue_eyed_girl

Maisie - love all your cards. I would love to receive any one of them.

kezbabybabe - Tea is looking great. :T

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mrs-moneypenny

morning all
chicky, thank you again for coming in to bring us news. Sorry these sad tasks always seem to fall to you.
please come back more often for some happier reasons as well or just to show us something you are stitching. love the cat it looks so sweets, it really stands out against the softer colour of the panel behind it.

sweetcarer. so sorry to hear of your sad news. my deespest condolences are with you and your family. i will light a candle for you later.

Masie, your cards are lovely and all so neat.

Kezbaby, i love you tea update

spent most of sunday working on titanic and as the sea area is mostly half cross stitch with lots of areas left blank i have finished it - i even did the backsticth reflections on the water and the outlines of the icebergs. so ill be slowing down again now as im back on the actual ship intself and then the sky.

hugs and good wishes to all

Coxy11

sweetcarer - so sorry for your loss. Heartfelt (((hugs))) to you and your family xxxx

chicky - thank you for letting us know. I echo others - please post more often and let us know what you are working on xx

Coxy