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Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2021
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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
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
Cross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings
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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 xxCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings3 -
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.January 2021 Frugal Living limit £339.50, target £300
Fashion on the Ration
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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 yearCross Stitch Cafe Member No1WIP: Cross Stitch: - Crochet:3 -
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 xxCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings3 -
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.‘One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things’ said Mole.Cross stitch cafe TaDa Enjoy the Little Things, WIP Love cats, ‘A Year in the Life of’ HSC July-December and The Seasons graphic sampler. Read 13/100 2025 all owned or borrowed.
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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 againCross Stitch Cafe Member No1WIP: Cross Stitch: - Crochet:3
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Never never heard of stumpwork now going to google it.‘One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things’ said Mole.Cross stitch cafe TaDa Enjoy the Little Things, WIP Love cats, ‘A Year in the Life of’ HSC July-December and The Seasons graphic sampler. Read 13/100 2025 all owned or borrowed.
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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:- Finish mustard-coloured jumper I’m making for my Mum
- Finish “New England Homes: Summer” cross-stitch - just back-stitch to do
- Sew up knitted sewing kits
Plenty more projects to add as I finish those, but a good place to start.
B x
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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 xxCross-stitch WIP: Fiver Friday challenge 2025 founding member 😊 Read 25 books in 2025 11/25 Currently reading The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings6 -
Welcome Betharooni, that's a few projects to keep you going.
Coxy, pleased i remembered something correctlyCross Stitch Cafe Member No1WIP: Cross Stitch: - Crochet:4
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