Anyone Into Cross Stitching?

reehsetin

cannot believe i didn't realise this thread was here! i love cross stitching, i've just done a few kits, it's SO relaxing, just finished a disney pillow (granted it hasn't actually been made into a pillow yet), need a new kit but they're so expensive,
does anyone know if these sites generally have january sales?

rainmac

reehsetin wrote: »

cannot believe i didn't realise this thread was here! i love cross stitching, i've just done a few kits, it's SO relaxing, just finished a disney pillow (granted it hasn't actually been made into a pillow yet), need a new kit but they're so expensive,
does anyone know if these sites generally have january sales?

Hi, do you use ebay at all? Yoy can often pick up kits for far less than sold in shops but check out the seller before buying as I know some people sell dodgy stuff. www.sewandso.co.uk is quite good and I think they do have a sale in January.

reehsetin

thanks, i had a look on ebay but nothing that really interested me, i'm not a fan of scenery

so far i've done
and a metoyou one,
I love doing the pillows but theyre at least £20 each :eek: i can go to ikea and get 10pillows for that!

i think i got ^those ones in the sewandso sale but can't remember if it was a january sale or not, even then they weren't cheap

Ruth_honey

reehsetin wrote: »

cannot believe i didn't realise this thread was here! i love cross stitching, i've just done a few kits, it's SO relaxing, just finished a disney pillow (granted it hasn't actually been made into a pillow yet), need a new kit but they're so expensive,
does anyone know if these sites generally have january sales?

https://secure.theblack-sheep.co.uk/
This site has lots of bargains. Also, it's worth going to a show when they're on. I know they'll be a London one in the new year, but they have them all over the country. If you let me know roughly where you live, I can find out more details for you.

reehsetin

^fantastic site, thank you! that should keep me going to the january sales

I'm in north london but anywhere in london is ok .

Ruth_honey

reehsetin wrote: »

^fantastic site, thank you! that should keep me going to the january sales

I'm in north london but anywhere in london is ok .

You're welcome! I've had loads of bargains from there in the past.:D

I'm in London too. There are 2 show early in the year. They usually have a show at Ally Pally later in year too. Will probably be at the Excel show this time. Might make it to both, depending on the funds...:rolleyes:

Excel-Docklands, London
26 - 28 February 2009
The London Stitch and Creative Crafts Show

Stitch & Craft 2009, Olympia II, London.
19th to 22nd March 2009
Open 10am to 5.30pm (closes 5pm Sunday)

sharon59

finished a christmas one for my new grandson -will have to try to post picture!Am getting itchy fingers again so need to find something to do next.
Love all your pictures.

englishmac

Don't know if anyone has posted about this prior to me - haven't time tonight to look through all the posts on the thread. Some Woolies stores stock small cross stitch kits. With closure date and more discounting announced today, might be a little cross stich bargain in store. But please, please do not abuse the staff as some have been doing!!!

Ruth_honey

englishmac wrote: »

Don't know if anyone has posted about this prior to me - haven't time tonight to look through all the posts on the thread. Some Woolies stores stock small cross stitch kits. With closure date and more discounting announced today, might be a little cross stich bargain in store. But please, please do not abuse the staff as some have been doing!!!

I think abusing the staff in Woolies-or anywhere else-is horrible! They're losing their job for goodness sake, they don't need extra stress on top of that. I did look in a couple of stores, but not spotted any cross stitch. Got some nice cards half price though.
If you look at Past Impressions website, they had some nice xmas kits reduced. Also www.stitcher.co.uk have very good prices.

valmade

Hi,

Just found this thread so apologies if this has been posted already as haven't been able to read every page.

I have bought a few kits from this site and so far it's been great. http://www.crossstitchuk.com/

Cheers,

Val