Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2021 31 December 2020 at 10:23AM in Crafting 280 replies 6.4K views

Coxy11

Hello and welcome to the 2021 Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe,
Our aim is to share our gorgeous and unique makes, whether they be stitched, knitted, crocheted, felted - whatever takes your fancy really. We'd love to have your company on our crafty journey throughout 2021. Please feel free to pull up a chair, grab a drink and share your makes. Photos of what you're working on are always appreciated 
My list of makes for 2021 to follow.
Coxy xx

Coxy11

Hi all,
My 2021 list of makes is:
1. HSC Reindeer sampler
2. Pretty Little Paris
3. Chicory Fairy - started 19.12.20
Will add to this list as I go along. Items 1 and 2 I only have the chart, so may need to source threads/fabric.
What is everyone else making this year?
Coxy xx

Luciecat63

Could I join in please? My main aim is to complete a cross stitch picture for my sister. It's a photo to chart kit and very complicated. I started it for her 50th birthday (long passed) and will be lucky if I finish it for her 60th at this rate. 
When I have made some progress (enough to keep me motivated) I have some stumpwork projects that I'd like to try. I also have probably 20 or so unfinished embroidery projects (plus knitting and dressmaking). Some just want blocking and framing so I'll do a few at a time.

nmm

Thank you for the new thread coxy, and welcome Luciecat63 your photo to chart kit sounds great, we will keep you motivated. My 2021 list to follow shortly.

I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy new year

Coxy11

Hi and welcome Luciecat63 - lovely to meet you. You sound like you have lots to keep you busy. Please do post photos when you can - it's great to look back and see your progress. I did an introduction to stumpwork day course at the Royal School of Needlework in 2018 - it was a lovely day. We covered a lot of different techniques on the day and finished off our project at our leisure. Will post a photo when I have time. 
Just did the food shop at A!di and got some party nibbles for tonight - no cooking needed - huzzah!
Happy new year everyone. Stay safe and keep well.
Coxy xx

Charly27

Thank you Coxy for the lovely sparkly new Cross stitch cafe for 2021. Welcome Luciecat63 you’ll some very supportive cafe members here and it’s certainly been a great inspiration and motivation for me. Happy new year all and look forward to seeing your progress and learning alongside you all in 2021. I will post my list shortly.

nmm

Coxy, i knew someone did a course in stumpwork but couldn't remember who, it was a bee design or is my memory failing me again 

Charly27

Never never heard of stumpwork now going to google it.

Betharooni

Hiya

May I join in please?

I can knit, crochet, cross-stitch, make cards and am trying to learn to dress-make. I have lots of craft projects that I’ve started and need to finish this year. My initial projects to focus on are:

1. Finish mustard-coloured jumper I’m making for my Mum
2. Finish “New England Homes: Summer” cross-stitch - just back-stitch to do
3. Sew up knitted sewing kits

Plenty more projects to add as I finish those, but a good place to start.

B x

Coxy11

Welcome Betharooni,
Sounds like you have a good list to keep you busy. Please post photos so we can see your makes. 

You’re right nmm it was bees 🐝 

Happy new year all
Coxy xx

nmm

Welcome Betharooni, that's a few projects to keep you going.
Coxy, pleased i remembered something correctly