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

Annie021063

nmm wrote: »

MOS, I totally agree with your comment on stepping back to see it, when stitching all I see is pinks, greens, greys, etc it looks so much better in the photos. I can't wait to have it up on the wall Lovely update on your garden stitch.

Beg, red tree is coming along great.

Annie, nice update on new York, re your needles have you tried gold plated ones? They are only cheap on ebay like £1 for 10, the gold comes off eventually but who cares at that price I bought this mix & match set clicky maybe better deals but I was too lazy to look :rotfl:

Thanks for the tip, are they a better grip then?

nmm

I don't know if they are better grip but they may react to your skin differently, I know a few people on here recommend them.

blue_eyed_girl

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all
red tree and new york both look lovely, excellent progress

put the watbo together last night

I'm intrigued by your watbo. Have I missed something?

moments_of_sanity wrote: »

Loving all the updates,

FOS I absolutely love the daffodil piece you are making into a cushion and love bumble bees so can't wait to see more of that one

NMM isn't it lovely to finally be on the last page! Really looking forward to seeing BD when you have finished it. Do you find they look better when you stand back from it? With HN, I didn't really notice it taking shape and it was only when I got up and walked away that I noticed how good it was looking.

I decided to start an Anne Lane Xstitch piece that my Dad bought me in 2010, I am not overly keen on it but it is coming together quite quickly, here is an update

https://www.flickr.com/photos/97846480@N06/14288449914/

Lovely update pic mos :T

nmm wrote: »

Annie, nice update on new York, re your needles have you tried gold plated ones? They are only cheap on ebay like £1 for 10, the gold comes off eventually but who cares at that price I bought this mix & match set clicky maybe better deals but I was too lazy to look :rotfl:

I love gold plated needles. They just feel different in your hand but it doesn't stop me from dropping them down the side of the sofa . Cheap enough to give them a go.


Great progress on New York Annie


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mrs-moneypenny

blue_eyed_girl wrote: »

I'm intrigued by your watbo. Have I missed something?

b_e_g

it was a little scissor keeper kit that i bought for 50p at a carboot called a cherry pie watbo





basically its 3 identical squares stitched in a row then you sew it together and it forms a 3D shape.

im quite pleased with how its turned out

blue_eyed_girl

It's lovely Mrs M :T


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Coxy11

Morning!


Annie021063 - love the NY design, nice to see a splash of colour :-)


beg - Red Tree is coming along great. The hearts look lovely.


mos - The Anne Lane design is nice. Reminds me of the one my Mum gave me for my birthday. Not sure I could stitch something I wasn't keen on though, so all credit to you!


mrs-mp - the watbo is lovely, great to find it at a car boot - bargain!


I finished the owl freebie kit. Decided against the French knots and some of the back stitch as a) I hate French knots, and b) the backstitch on the body is barely visible in the photo. Took ages to mount it into the coaster blank. I cut a square piece of paper to back it with and the darn thing won't stay closed. Not sure if the coasters I bought are particularly shallow. Would be interested to hear how others get theirs to stay closed.


Worked on Daisy Girl last night. Update pics to follow in next post.


Have a good day all.
Coxy

Coxy11

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mrs-moneypenny

owl looks lovely coxy, and great progress on little girl.

blue_eyed_girl

Coxy11 wrote: »

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Owl is really cute and the little girl is coming along really well.


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Annie021063

Love your projects coxy, especially the owl x
Love the watbo mrs M, great idea

image by annie_w32, on Flickr
These came today, hope they help. I've also ordered some GP needles
I'll report back after some stitching later