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  • ginvzt
    ginvzt Posts: 4,878 Forumite
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    I made this one for friend's baby. It took 3 months do it in the evenings after work (I am not quick, I know)
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    Now I am making another one. It is taking even slower as I don't have a deadline by when it has to be done - I enjoyed making the first one so much, decided to do another one just for fun! (I think it is this one - I took a few pics ion the shop to decide which one I like most later!!!)
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  • bunbun2
    bunbun2 Posts: 3,540 Forumite
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    I picked up my framed cross stitch yesterday - here it is:

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    I am pleased with it - hope my parents will be too!
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  • Siren137
    Siren137 Posts: 423 Forumite
    That looks brill Bun Bun I'm sure your parents will love it. I would love to have a go at stitching a photo! My mum and dad celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this year so maybe I could do one of their wedding for their 30th. It would give me plenty of time if I got it started in the new year hehe. Although I've promised myself that the first project I do in the new year will be for myself as all my pieces have been for others so far!!
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  • rainmac
    rainmac Posts: 7,063 Forumite
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    Your picture looks fantastic bunbun, your mum and dad are going to absolutely love it :T
    :wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:
  • rainmac
    rainmac Posts: 7,063 Forumite
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    Siren137 wrote: »
    That looks brill Bun Bun I'm sure your parents will love it. I would love to have a go at stitching a photo! My mum and dad celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this year so maybe I could do one of their wedding for their 30th. It would give me plenty of time if I got it started in the new year hehe. Although I've promised myself that the first project I do in the new year will be for myself as all my pieces have been for others so far!!

    I want to do some for me too siren, as well as more for presents :D
    :wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:
  • maria_and_the_imps
    maria_and_the_imps Posts: 2,034 Forumite
    bunbun it looks great xx
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  • Misty_Blue
    Misty_Blue Posts: 876 Forumite
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    Everyone's work is lovely. :)

    I finally made a start on the Japanese Maiden yesterday. I bought the kit at least 2 or 3 years ago... :o

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  • rainmac
    rainmac Posts: 7,063 Forumite
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    Made a couple of cross stitch coasters to go with a cup/mug for birthday pressies...

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    The one on the right is for my MIL and the one on the left for my nan.
    :wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:
  • Flutterby
    Flutterby Posts: 23 Forumite
    Oh my, how did I miss this wonderful forum?

    I've bookmarked it so that I can start at the beginning and look at all your wonderful cross stitch projects :)

    I love doing 'hummels' and as a special treat ordered one from the local shop last week. I've now found a link on this forum that would have enabled me to buy it for £8 less :(
    Just when I think I've graduated from the school of experience....someone goes and thinks up a new course!
  • donny-gal
    donny-gal Posts: 4,661 Forumite
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    Another addict here too. Will post some piccies when time allows.
    DG
    Member #8 of the SKI-ers Club
    Why is it I have less time now I am retired then when I worked?
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