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

Coxy11

Ailsb wrote: »

Coxy – glad the skiing went well. Was it one of your Scouts on the Radio 2 breakfast show yesterday morning? If so they were telling the world how fantastic it was. If it wasn’t I’m sure the rest of the Scouts enjoyed it, unfortunately there’s normally one ungrateful little ****. I run a Cub pack so I know how disheartening it is when someone makes a comment even if they say it as a joke. Keep up the good work.

Yes Ailsb - that was one of our boys and no the other boy wasn't joking although he is 'on the spectrum' which makes me cross because he always puts it down to that rather than rudeness and bad manners :mad:

Still no cross-stitching done by me - too pooped last night, and tonight I am running the youth club. I have, however, crocheted a stingray and some seaweed for the church 'harvest from the sea' display. Must update my 14 in 14 list.

Coxy

Emily926

nmm - BD is looking fab :T

Coxy11 wrote: »

Emily926 - cute card - was that for valentines?

Ailsb wrote: »

Emily – I would have voted for the sampler you went for as well. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Your little cat is lovely, is it earmarked for someone?

If I was more organised I would have made it for valentines, I've just popped it into my card box for now!

I have made a start on my sampler but made a mistake and have had to unpick a couple of rows :mad: still at least I spotted it early I guess!

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

no puter day again yesterday, as had some rather shocking news on tuesday night so needed to give someone some support. will be ongoing i would imagine as there is now a funeral to organise. - not by me a friend/colleague but it was very unexpected so have told her any help support she needs just yell

finished working that little linen project i mentioned. i didnt use the right threads as i was just playing. but i really like how this chart has turned out and i will be using it again. its a welsh chart from a company called croes bwyth nia cross stitch. o the chart it has the word Cariad below the heart. my sisters hubby is from wales and their anni only falls every 4 years as they married on leap year so im planning to make them something with it on. (but i think i have till next year for that)


i might use this on a cushion im planning to make for my mum using my old bridesmaids dress as the colours should work with that.

mrs-moneypenny

he needs a wash and press but this just proves how much housework ive (not) done today

blue_eyed_girl

Sorry for quoting old posts but just trying to play catch up.

Mrs_T_M wrote: »

Little owls that I stitched yesterday amid a day of cooking:

They are so cute Mrs T M :T

chickywiggle wrote: »

will pop in for a proper catch up later. If you are in the Nottingham area please can you share my request for tinywiggles's Little Bear to come home. The naughty little thing wanted a holiday but didn't tell us.
Thanks in advance.

Hope Little Bear has found his way home chicky.

flowerofscotland wrote: »

Just thought I would share a piece I collected from the framers a couple of weeks ago which DH has decided is his current favourite of my framed pieces.


image by stitchyfeather, on Flickr

Looks gorgeous fos. :T

b_e_g

blue_eyed_girl

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

these are the two ufo cards ive finished today, timing is good because its my aunts birthday on friday so i can use the flower one for her.
the nessie one is tiny more like a gift tag really but i thought it looks cute

Lovely cards Mrs M. :T

Emily926 wrote: »

I have also finished a free card kit whilst I was waiting for my new projects to arrive


image by emp88, on Flickr

Oh it looks so cute. :T

ERICS_MUM wrote: »

Above is last week's.

This is at today, just over half-way through:

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Love the colours. Poppies are one of my favourite flowers.


b_e_g

blue_eyed_girl

nmm wrote: »

Hi guys my latest BD update, here is where I was on sunday



And now.......TADA I've finished 12/16 pages, i'm on the last stretch only 4 pages, approx. 45 rows of stitching to go :j

Wow you're nearly there. He is looking fantastic. :T

Ailsb wrote: »

My update – I’ve finished the full skirt on the last wife and have started the bodice, however I have a stinking cold and my eyes keep running so I can’t stitch at the moment. Also, my nephew and his wife moved today so I need to do them a new home piece. Thinking of using the Home Sweet Home design from the Dictionary of Homes design. This means Henry will have to take a back seat. Also, my hubby bought me a cross stitch for valentines day – we normally don’t bother. Its only a basic kit on 14 count and is of a gnome sitting on a ball of wool knitting from a spiders web. Will try to post a picture of it at some point. Have promised myself I won’t start it until Henry is finished.

Hope you're feeling better Ailsb. Looking forward to seeing Henry and your gnome.

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

finished working that little linen project i mentioned. i didnt use the right threads as i was just playing. but i really like how this chart has turned out and i will be using it again. its a welsh chart from a company called croes bwyth nia cross stitch. o the chart it has the word Cariad below the heart. my sisters hubby is from wales and their anni only falls every 4 years as they married on leap year so im planning to make them something with it on. (but i think i have till next year for that)


i might use this on a cushion im planning to make for my mum using my old bridesmaids dress as the colours should work with that.

Oh I like that Mrs. M. Bet your mum will love the cushion. What a lovely idea to use bridesmaid dress.


b_e_g

blue_eyed_girl

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

he needs a wash and press but this just proves how much housework ive (not) done today

Well done on rescuing the little tiger cub. He looks so lovely. Looking forward to seeing cushion. Housework??? what's that . On with the sixth knitted square - only another two to go I think. They maybe aren't great but I think I'm going to get away with two balls of wool (£2.70) so I don't think it will break the bank. As much as I am enjoying the knitting (I think), I am looking forward getting on with some stitching.

b_e_g

tellmeitsfriday

Have you found Tinywiggle's bear yet Chicky? x

Mrs_ceejay

Mrs moneypenny
He's just the cutest,little bear.as for housework it's always there,i'am getting to the age where eyes not as good as once was so I can't see the dust!my excuse anyway.
B.e.g.
I'am a bit like that,start knitting or crochet and after a while can't wait to start sewing again.
Ailsb
The little gnome sounds really cute,can't wait to see how Henry and all his ladies.
Eric's mum
Your poppies is just gorgeous,love it,
Nmm
Hope your dogs are feeling better,my collie suffered attacks like yours and it was the not knowing when they were going to happen.
Happy stitching x