Inver Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Kell are you planning to do a cross stitch of something for Xander? Quote
Inver Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 . I have recently picked up this one http://www.sewandso.co.uk/cgi-bin/find/db.cgi?db=zoom&uid=&Prod_Code=11707&ww=on&do=search_results It reminds me of Tiger as a toddler on the beach! Lovely Angel. I just searched for the bookmarks on this site...there are loads of them and all reduced prices.....so tempting Quote
lexiepiper Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 You could maybe make one of the alphabet samplers Kell, they have some gorgeous ones on that bookmark site Quote
pipread Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 I`ve taken your advice and picked up a cross stitch magazine, it`s got a free Oriental Elegance kit with it. So I just need to make time to give it a go now. Quote
Kell Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Ooh, which mag was it, Pip? I'll have to look out for it! Quote
Kell Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Kell are you planning to do a cross stitch of something for Xander? You could maybe make one of the alphabet samplers Kell, they have some gorgeous ones on that bookmark site I am indeed - I think an ABC sampler would be nice. He'll also get a bookmark, of course! I might do a picture or two as well once I'm back into the swing of things... Quote
pipread Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Ooh, which mag was it, Pip? I'll have to look out for it! It`s called CrossStitcher, having looked at it properly I think it`s too hard for a novice, so I`m going to look out for an easier one, I don`t want to be put off before I start! Quote
pipread Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I am indeed - I think an ABC sampler would be nice. He'll also get a bookmark, of course! I might do a picture or two as well once I'm back into the swing of things... In the CrossStitcher magazine I bought yesterday, there were some really sweet ideas for children. A Winnie the Pooh cushion and a Building ABC. For people who know what they`re doing there are some lovely ideas. Quote
BookBee8 Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I was looking for a magazine to get me started but couldn't find one in my local newsagents. I'm going to keep looking though! Quote
lexiepiper Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 WHSmith will have loads of different ones Quote
BookBee8 Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 WHSmith will have loads of different ones Thanks . I'll go into town on Saturday and buy one! Quote
lexiepiper Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah I think I'm going to get one next week too start collecting charts for when I'm done with this one I'm doing now Quote
Nici Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Hee hee. I went into John Lewis today and got all the equipment! I got some needles and two kits, one with fairies and one with a happy smiley flower on it. I have been doing the flower one since I got home! Quote
Kell Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Lovely, Nici! Quite a few of us busy cross stitching now then! Quote
Lilywhite Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 You're all so naughty. I have so many books to be read and now my cross stitching is forlornly looking at me. When you find me buried at the bottom of a collapsed Mount TBR, I hope you all wonder at the greatness of my cross stitching Quote
lexiepiper Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 The trick is to cross stitch when you're watching tv and then read in quiet time, at least that's what I've been doing Quote
Lilywhite Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Well, I'm all stitched out for this evening. My hands are hurting now, which is an unforunate side effect of gripping the frame that holds my aida. I don't suppose anyone has any handy tips for reducing pains whilst stitching? Quote
Angel Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 The trick is to cross stitch when you're watching tv and then read in quiet time, at least that's what I've been doing I tend to stitch during the daytime then as soon as the light starts to change flip over to reading I don't think I've ever been without a cross-stitch and embroidery project on the go for at least 30 yrs. That's without the knitting, dressmaking .............I can't bear the thoughts of sitting still whilst doing nothing Quote
Angel Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Have you tried one of the floor / table standing frames? I personally don't like them but they would help some people Quote
lexiepiper Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 Yeah I get bored just sitting still too Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 This site may be useful for making cross stitches out of your own pictures: http://www.picturecraftwork.com You can only download small ones for free though. I know there are quite a few bits of software that can be downloaded for this as well. Quote
SueK Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I've taken to doing a bit of cross stitch again. I bought a few small kits when I was in Hobbycraft. I tend to keep them for the summer days/evenings as I can see better than lamplit winter evenings. I do knitting in the winter - I need to get out more but I've got too many books to read:lol: Quote
Inver Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) What do you all do with your cross stitch projects once you are finished? I have done lots of cards over the years so I know they get passed on for birthdays/christmas etc. I don't tend to do big projects, can't finish them quick enough (or know I will lose interest) and looks like small ones take years now too. Have just ordered this bookmark Edited February 20, 2009 by Inver Quote
Inver Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) I like this bookmark http://www.wye.co.uk/view/Cross_Stitch/Cobweb_Designs_Cross_Stitch/Cobweb_Arts_and_Crafts_-_Mackintosh/Ladderback_Chair_Bookmark/ Am tempted to send for it....and have just ordered it. Edited February 20, 2009 by Inver Quote
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