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

nmm

Well done Keza What issue and what goodies are you getting?

Tried to post my update last night but the forum was messing up so here is BD this week :j

blue_eyed_girl

Lovely update pics coxy, ems and nmm :T.

Well done keza on getting into the WOCS. Your sampler looks amazing - bet you can't wait to hang it in your new home. Good luck with the move.

Making good progress with 7 swans a swimming. I have managed to loose one of my yellow threads. Cannot find it anywhere. I'm convinced there is part of the Bermuda Triangle in our house. Will sort another one out tomorrow and then I think it is onto the backstitch.

Take care everyone

b_e_g

Why_oh_why

I'm very sorry for jumping in with a question when I haven't contributed anything (I have been reading the various threads for years and know you guys are so knowledgeable, so that's why I thought I would ask!).

My father has a project that he would love me to do but I'm struggling to find the relevant aida - the project is about 2m by 1m, the biggest bit of aida I have found online is 1m, so I was just wondering if anyone knew if and where it is possible to get aid that size.

Any answers (even 'no you can't get it') would be greatly appreciated :beer: and I continue to look forward to seeing all of your fantastic projects

sweetcarer

Why_oh_why wrote: »

I'm very sorry for jumping in with a question when I haven't contributed anything (I have been reading the various threads for years and know you guys are so knowledgeable, so that's why I thought I would ask!).

My father has a project that he would love me to do but I'm struggling to find the relevant aida - the project is about 2m by 1m, the biggest bit of aida I have found online is 1m, so I was just wondering if anyone knew if and where it is possible to get aid that size.

Any answers (even 'no you can't get it') would be greatly appreciated :beer: and I continue to look forward to seeing all of your fantastic projects

Depends on what HPI (holes per inch) or sometimes known as count you are looking for.

Sewitall - have 100x180 cm in 14hpi. It costs about £30. If you spend over £25 you get free shipping and over £30 you get a metre square of another piece of fabric.

You could ask other places can they cut a bigger piece - they don't always advertise.

HTH

Kind wishes,

sweetcarer

nmm

Why Oh Why, I found a 2m x 150cm piece of 14ct aida clicky there were also a few other counts available. I'm intrigued as to what the project is :eek:

voucherlover

Generally a lurker as have only got as far as making small cards. But my local fabricland has rolls of aida they will cut to length (like normal fabric), they also sell online.

flowerofscotland

Why_oh_why wrote: »

I'm very sorry for jumping in with a question when I haven't contributed anything (I have been reading the various threads for years and know you guys are so knowledgeable, so that's why I thought I would ask!).

My father has a project that he would love me to do but I'm struggling to find the relevant aida - the project is about 2m by 1m, the biggest bit of aida I have found online is 1m, so I was just wondering if anyone knew if and where it is possible to get aid that size.

Any answers (even 'no you can't get it') would be greatly appreciated :beer: and I continue to look forward to seeing all of your fantastic projects

Hi and welcome.

Willowfabrics.com are both a wholesaler and a retailer so will cut fabric to any size. You may have to call rather than order online. They sell best quality Zweigart aida I wouldn't risk doing a major project like yours on cheap aida but that's just my opinion. Would love to know more about it:)

Why_oh_why

That's brilliant, thank you very much for all the help and advice :j

Dad has a copy of a brass rubbing of a person (sorry can't remember the name) from the local church when he was young, I think it will probably be a nightmare to do but will give it a go - it's just black and white, so at least I don't have to worry too much about changing needles.

Maisie_M

emslovesmickey - lovely update of your instruments.

Mrs moneypenny - the bench picture looks lovely. I know how much work went into it.

beg - absolutely adore three french hens. This is going to be so fantastic when it's finished.

mags cat - beautiful wedding card. They are a lucky couple getting such a unique card.

time2deal - the quilt is so cute. I will look lovely in the baby's room.

katielouisej - congratulations on finishing your first cross stitch.

coxy11 - the bookmark is lovely and colourful, and the Santa is fantastic.

nmm - BD is really coming along.

Keza - congrats on being a star writer.

whyowhy - the piece you want to stitch sounds lovely.

No stitching update for me as we went away for a few days, hopefully get some done this week.

pennib

Timetodeal; What a sweet baby blanket I bet that took a long time.

Coxy; Had to smile at your remark that some people find x stitch is antisocial, are all your friends going to leave their mobiles firmly in their pockets so they dont text etc, which I find most annoying when you're trying to have a convo:rotfl:

Nmm; your doggie is coming along smashing.

emslovesmickey; The back stitch will make the instruments 'pop' It is looking great even without.

why o why; That is one big piece of aida. I would get lost in that :rotfl:

Here is my tomato cross stitch.

It goes in line with the glut of tomatoes I have growing just now! More on my b*og.