Chrissy Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 That is such a lovely one Kate, really sweet. Quote
Kate Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 I don't know what I will do with Winnie. I guess put him in my cross stitch portfolio for the time being. I have finished the 2nd page of Johnny Depp: Quote
Kell Posted March 12, 2010 Posted March 12, 2010 Argh! You'll be on the eyes any time now and then I'll be glued to the screen gazing into them! Quote
The Library Nook Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Reading all these posts makes me want to start up cross stitch again! Some lovely work here! Quote
Shin Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Kate, Johnny is looking really great. Well done...I can't wait to see the finished project. Well, my cross stitch project is on hold and I am itching to finish it but I have no choice. I am afraid the wedding stationery is a priority this month. Quote
Kell Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 I started stitching a surprise gift for a friend last night... Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 14, 2010 Author Posted March 14, 2010 I've started up my big geisha piece again, I decided to unpick what I did before because I wasn't happy with it at all, so now have started afresh This is what it'll be at the end ~ Quote
Kell Posted March 14, 2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Such a pretty picture. I'll look forward ot seeing it stitched. Quote
Kate Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 What a lovely picture! Can't wait to see your progress Quote
Kell Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 It's my week for stitching Charlie again so I spent a very enjoyable couple of hours working on him. I've missed the little lad very much and I think I'll be very sad when I've finished him as I'm enjoying stitching him very much. Anyway, here's where I left off tonight: Quote
Kell Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks, Gemz. He's really a lot of fun to stitch. I plan to have him framed and hang the pic in Xan's room when it's done. My Mam is also quite an artist and is decorating a toy box with this picture and some of the other Charlie's Ark characters for Xan too (except she's changing the lettering to read "Xander's Ark" - LOL!). Quote
Gemz Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 aww that's a really good idea. Where is the character from? I just thought it was a cross stitch you got didn't realise it was from anything in particular? I used to cross stitch and after reading this I looked for some of it. Only found one which is a baby crib with a teddy or something next to it. maybe I'll take a pic and upload it for you guys!! Quote
Kell Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 THe picture is called Charlie's Falling Star and it's from the Charlie's Ark collection - gorgeous pics. I plan to stitch quite a few for Xan's nursery. Quote
Gemz Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 that's a nice touch, gives you a sense of fulfilment as well as obviously enjoying the stitching. Quote
Kell Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Here's where I finished up tonight. I now only have backstitching to do! I am well chuffed that I managed to get the French knot above the "i" in "Charlie's Ark" perfect first time, as I always have bother with those things and usually use a seed bead instead if I can possibly get away with it - LOL! Quote
Kate Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Lol I can't do French knots so use a bead too! Well done, can't wait to see the finished piece Quote
Kell Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) That's the backstitching on the window frame all done. Tomorrow I get to start doing the backstitch on Charlie - hurrah! And I've just been incredibly naughty and bought some new stash as I was given a link to a site that has some very special specials on. 20p each for DMC linen threads (only 10 shades, but still!), and 49p for a pack of 10 assorted Venus threads and 49p for a pack of 10 assorted Anchor perle threads. And also 49p for a pack of 25 assorted fabrics (all 4" square). I went and ordered 2 of each on all those items and including P&P it came to just shy of Edited March 17, 2010 by Kell Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 17, 2010 Author Posted March 17, 2010 Wow that's awesome, what site was that from Kell? Quote
Kell Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 I'll PM you. As it's a commercial site, I don't want to just pop the link on the forum, but if anyone else wants to know, just drop me a line. Quote
Kate Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 That looks great Kell. Please can I have the link too? Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 A question for those who use hoops, do you take them off after every stitching session, or do you take them off when you've filled most of the area? I just wondering incase the fabric warps if you leave it in there too long or something Quote
Kate Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks Kell! I used to just leave mine on Lexie until I had finished the section. Aside from a crease I never had any problem with the fabric and leaving the hook on all the time Quote
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