Kell Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 I am really sorry if this is the wrong place, Kell, I could not find your own personal blog for cross stitch This is the lovely card I received from Kell this morning, I took it as a good sign because Kokeshi dolls are good luck, and I got good news today, thank you so much Kell It's exactly the right place for it, Paula - I ditched my cross stitch thread as I just blog my finishes at my Wordpress blog now. I'm so pleased you like your little kokeshi doll. She was a lot of fun to stitch. Quote
Lilywhite Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 What a lovely gift Kell! And the perfect recipient for it too I was going great guns on my current project (for me anyway) but I've got quite miffed about it now (that's putting it as lightly as I can!) I bought a hoop from Hobbycraft to hold the aida whilst I stitch. It's a dark wood effect one that I've used before, I just bought a bigger size. However, it's a pain in the backside to get in place and I've noticed that it's left big brown marks all over my lovely white aida. Now it just looks grubby. Does anyone have any tips on the best way to clean aida? Can I pop it in the machine or do I have to hand wash it? (please say machine.... I'm terrible at hand washing) Any help muchly appreciated. Quote
Angel Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Kat don't put it in the washing machine! It will ruin all your good work. Just use a gentle handwash and gently rub at the offending areas. Will only take a couple of minutes!! Quote
Lilywhite Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Thanks Angel! I'm sure most of it will be covered as I started in the middle but there may still be bits that will show so I'll give it a light hand wash tomorrow. Quote
Inver Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Have just ordered two bookmarks, this one and this one. I knew I wouldn't be able to resist Quote
Kate Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 I vaguely remember Diane asking about my Greek Islands and I said I'd post a picture of them framed (or I dreamt that conversation lol!) Here they are: http://katesstitching.wordpress.com/finished-pieces/p1105_01-04-10/ Quote
Shin Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Oh they are lovely Bookmarks Diane...can't wait to see your result. x Quote
chesilbeach Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 I vaguely remember Diane asking about my Greek Islands and I said I'd post a picture of them framed (or I dreamt that conversation lol!) Here they are:http://katesstitching.wordpress.com/finished-pieces/p1105_01-04-10/ Kate, those are absolutely delightful. I love the frames too, the simple white suits them perfectly! Quote
Inver Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 They are lovely Kate.....I really like the colours and simpleness of them. Thanks for showing them. Excitement .....my bookmarks arrived this morning.....can't wait to start them....but dilema...which one to do first...! Quote
chesilbeach Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Great news, Inver! Perfect timing for a long weekend Quote
Kell Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 I posted a new cross stitch design today - a small "subversive" sampler using NATO phonetics. So, you could safely display it in an office and still have your little "swear" on the side. NATO Phonetics Subversive Sampler I'm thinking of stitching this one for my hallways - LOL! Quote
Shin Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 I posted a new cross stitch design today - a small "subversive" sampler using NATO phonetics. So, you could safely display it in an office and still have your little "swear" on the side. NATO Phonetics Subversive Sampler I'm thinking of stitching this one for my hallways - LOL! That is great Kell, I should do this up and put it on the wall in work. Quote
Inver Posted April 2, 2010 Posted April 2, 2010 Started one of my little bookmarks, but off white thread on cream Aida isn't the best under lamp, with my specs on and a craft magnifying glass... I'll try again tomorrow:D Quote
Kell Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 Here's my April biscornu finished. It's a 6-faced one, so a little bit different. Quote
Kell Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 That is great Kell, I should do this up and put it on the wall in work. If you do, please send me a photo of the finished piece so I can display it as the model for the pattern on my blog. Quote
Shin Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 Here's my April biscornu finished. It's a 6-faced one, so a little bit different. Well done Kell, that is so pretty. Quote
lexiepiper Posted April 13, 2010 Author Posted April 13, 2010 Love the colours Kell I've taken a little break from my big geisha one, and have stitched a little Popcorn bear design for my sister's bday card and have almost finished my second bookmark, I'll post pics tomorrow Then I'll be going back to my geisha one, whilst I decide on another smaller project to work on, it'll probably be another bday card design Quote
Kell Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Finished stitching the mini blackwork sampler I designed (called Baa Baa Blackwork Sheep), so thats been washed and is drying as I type. I'll be framing it for my hallway. I'll post a pic when its all done. Quote
Kell Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 Here we go - here's my Baa Baa Blackwork Sheep mini sampler: Quote
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