Cross Stitch

razra

I use the stitch bows for all my skeins of threads

But the leftover threads from kits I either use the thread sorters that came with the kit or I cut up cereal boxes and hole punch them and store the threads that way

Forgot to say as well if you want a real challenge these guys also give away free charts
http://www.heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=19&chapter=0

Fellow Cross stitch addict here:D I recently finished one of the heaven and earth designs....took me 2 years so a real labour of love and I have a stunning xmas one to stitch (but need to put 2 years aside to do it LOL)

Heres the last one I finished (not the haed one)


now doing another tatty sampler for my uncles wedding!
really hope I can do some stitching for myself soon:rotfl:

sethsgran

Check out free patterns on a google search

http://www.freepatternsonline.com/xspatterns2.htm

http://www.suehillisdesigns.net/content/DrawingBoard/free_snowman/free_snowman.pdf

I searched on google images for "free cross stitch patterns" I also typed in what I wanted eg snowman. Hope this all helps.

MRSMCAWBER

Ok now you have me started :rotfl: here are a few of mine


I did the tigers for hubby before we were married to try and make his single quarters look a bit more homely -the one on the right is NOW in line -never let hubby loose with the hooks n hammer
hubby did the swan:T



These are out of a set..only 3.5 more to do ..but they are lovely to do


Im doing this one at the moment for my mum for xmas

And im doing this one at the same time for hubby its a biggy 15"X30" :eek:


and this little stunner is a chart i have that im going to do for me...eventually


Im another one guilty of having quite a lot waiting to be done.. still i will get there..i haven't bought any more for ages so im being good -honest :A :rotfl:

INeedSomeOrder

Hi

Another vote here for Ebay!

Threads can be bought for around half the price that you would pay instore. I usually buy charts from there too. I am currently stitching the Lavender and Lace Celtic Ladies series and in Hobbycraft/local shop would have been £15.00 each but I got them for between £5.00 and £10.00 each(including postage) from ebay.

This might sound obvious but avoid buying too many kits as your tastes do change - about 2 years ago I really liked cottage designs and bought several but after stitching a large cottage which took me over a year I can't face stitching one again! (This is probably why there are so many cheap kits on ebay!)

I too keep threads left over from other projects and wind them onto pucnhed cereal boxes! I also keep any cover kits if ever I buy a magazine - if I don't want to stitch it I separate the threads, fabric and needle for other projects. Although the fabric is small I stitch small motifs/pictures for birthday/xmas cards.

Also forgot, try checking at your local library for cross stitch chart books.

MRSMCAWBER

Hi INeedSomeOrder

the 2 i have posted are the celtic ladies:T ..have 4 more to do.. i took the border off mine as they seemed to busy for me and when they 1st came out they were spring, summer, autumn and Noel..not winter which was bugging me.. they are sooo nice to do have fun

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

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This might sound obvious but avoid buying too many kits as your tastes do change - about 2 years ago I really liked cottage designs and bought several but after stitching a large cottage which took me over a year I can't face stitching one again! (This is probably why there are so many cheap kits on ebay!)

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I agree with you on this one,I have two boxes in the loft full of kits that I just don't fancy doing anymore.They're all unopened and even though some are still available to buy today I just can't say they appeal to me.

MessyTessie

There is a cross stitching forum attached to one of the main magazine companies (forget which one). www.cross-stitching.com they have sections for chat and for people selling stash, you might be able to pick up some good bits there. Also on another part of the site there are some free charts if you already have the materials.

Another addict here LOL

dubgirl

hi to all the cross stitch addicts, I too am hooked, got 3 projects on the go at the mo, you always need more than one to stop you getting bored. For cheaper threads check out Ashtreedesigns.co.uk, they sell DMC at 37 p a skein, cheaper than I've seen it in any shops. They will also convert Anchor to DMC.

vwjo

I highly recommend https://www.stitchability.co.uk - they quite often have a big range of well-discounted kits, and they have never let me down.....

sunflower76

Theres also Past Impressions which has free delivery and often features a kit of the month whixh is reduced.

I'm currently stitching Christmas cards. I must be mad!