Shabby Chic Thread?

mumzyof2

Thanks Penni and Ches, i stilll dont know what im meant to be doing but i will pop into craft shop tomorrow or libary and failing that i will take my cross stitch to a young mums group i go to and see if they know Im also thinking of picking up a cross stitch magazine.does anyone recommened any? How much do they cost?

pennib

mumzyof2 wrote: »

Thanks Penni and Ches, i stilll dont know what im meant to be doing but i will pop into craft shop tomorrow or libary and failing that i will take my cross stitch to a young mums group i go to and see if they know Im also thinking of picking up a cross stitch magazine.does anyone recommened any? How much do they cost?

Cross stitch magazines cost approx £3-4 each. I usually buy The World of Cross Stitch and CrossStitcher, but, to be honest I wouldn't buy them when you can get instructional books for free at the library. Wait a bit till you get the hang of it first.

Good idea to ask at the mums group.

mumzyof2

do i just put a knot near the end of each thread that i am using?

BigMummaF

Hi Mumzy, I'm not a cross-stitcher, but I put a knot in each end---as in I don't tie them together---cuz I've found it makes it easier to sort out any little tangles that always appear;) I wish I had the oomph to do more stuff, but I really need to finish the umpteen 'works in progress' that I have already.....plus the offspring will skin me alive if I bring more things into the house:eek:

I've been thinking about you're tray too Mary----what about a really pretty wrapping paper or birthday card or something, to use for decoupage [sp!]? Might even find something on t'net to print off.....

Did I see Viv was inviting us all round for a meal to help christen the new cooker:whistle: I'll bring the tea bags:D & swap you for your industrious hubby.....You should both be very proud of your accomplishments; the kitchen looks lovely already.

pennib

mumzyof2 wrote: »

do i just put a knot near the end of each thread that i am using?

There are 6 strands in each skein, you need to seperate them into 3 strands (same colour) and knot the bottom of the 3 strands together. I hope you are doing the easiest first When you do the little mouse x stitch that is 2 strands seperated from the 6 strands.
Hope that helps.

mary43

BMF - I did initially think of doing that but then thought I'd paint something instead and thats reallywhat I want to do now,particularly as now I've had my last appointment with my counsellor I feel I want to do something theraputic that I haven't done for a long time. I love paintint and I might even have a go at doing the flowers by hand and forget the stencils. Practise first so I get back into the swing of it. I think it'll do me good to do that.
I'm already in the process of sticking images on various boxes so a bit of painting will be a nice change.

mumzyof2

Penni I been to the libary and got myself a book and the kids loved it also and got some books to read (first time we registered at libary here). But my friend come over and showed me how to do it without doing a knot so im well on my way! Does anyone know how i upload a pic on to here? I need to show someone what i have done even tho i only done like 7 squares so far (i will be doing more when i updated all my threads) i think i may be up for a long while tonight its addictive!!! lol

Thankyou very much penni im very grateful for you sending me this xx

pennib

mumzyof2 wrote: »

Penni I been to the libary and got myself a book and the kids loved it also and got some books to read (first time we registered at libary here). But my friend come over and showed me how to do it without doing a knot so im well on my way! Does anyone know how i upload a pic on to here? I need to show someone what i have done even tho i only done like 7 squares so far (i will be doing more when i updated all my threads) i think i may be up for a long while tonight its addictive!!! lol

Thankyou very much penni im very grateful for you sending me this xx

Oh well done:j Libaries are wonderful places, some even have a childrens reading hour. I have learnt so much from the wide selection available from there. I cant tell you how to upload I'm afraid, I'm still learning myself:rolleyes:

Here is a photo of my d.i.law's cross stitch picture that she did for me. (this when she didnt have much English and I dont have any Spanish, but with many gestures we got there!!)I was really touched that she sent it too me.http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm122/honrel/IMG_0685.jpg

You might set a trend off at your mums/toddlers group, the first ever shabby chic-cers cross stitch toddlers group:rotfl:

poppett

mumzyof2 wrote: »

Penni I been to the libary and got myself a book and the kids loved it also and got some books to read (first time we registered at libary here). But my friend come over and showed me how to do it without doing a knot so im well on my way! Does anyone know how i upload a pic on to here? I need to show someone what i have done even tho i only done like 7 squares so far (i will be doing more when i updated all my threads) i think i may be up for a long while tonight its addictive!!! lol

Thankyou very much penni im very grateful for you sending me this xx

Well done mumzy at taking that first step. You sound like you're already getting addicted! It doesn't take much once the picture starts appearing. Can't wait to see a pic of how it's going.

mary43

I know I've mentioned about using water colours and emulsion before but Iwas having a play with my water colours this morning and wondered whether I could use them to paint flowers onto my dads tray directly onto the paint there thats now dry.
When I asked before I was on about mixing water colours and emulsion when wet
Anyone know ?