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- Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:48 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2021 Stash & Grab Virtual Pub
- Replies: 195
- Views: 20212
Re: 2021 Stash & Grab Virtual Pub
Well done with Bruce, Mabel! I was looking at your RSN SALs a couple of weeks ago while lurking and they are all stunning. You really are very talented. Looking forward to seeing the windmill canvas develop.
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2021 Stash & Grab Virtual Pub
- Replies: 195
- Views: 20212
Re: 2021 Stash & Grab Virtual Pub
Serinde, the Bizzy Lizzys are stunning. So colourful!! And well done on filing your tax return. Only a year before you have to do it all over again. Like Christmas. :lol: I'm just going to settle down in this big comfy armchair with my feet up, a plate of delicious, warm, fresh scones and a pot of t...
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: It's been a while ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 520
Re: It's been a while ...
Oh my goodness, what a lovely welcome back. Thank you, ladies! we are now in the Scottish Borders and settling in nicely Wendy, DH is in your neck of the woods at the moment! He's a keen hill walker and is on holiday up there with his best mate. They're coming back on Sunday but they've had a wonder...
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: It's been a while ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 520
It's been a while ...
... but I'm back! :D :wave: Life's been throwing me curve balls over the last couple of years. DH was made redundant and struggled to find a new job, which meant I had to put in extra hours to make ends meet. Then after about a year, and just before Covid hit, he got a job on the other side of the c...
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A question for the in-hand stitchers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 245
A question for the in-hand stitchers
I'm finding that stitching on a frame (I use a Lowery stand) is starting to give me a sore neck and shoulders. I've tried adjusting the height and angle, but that doesn't seem to help. So I want to have a go at in-hand stitching. The problem is, all my projects are HAED and GK BAPs and I just can't ...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:29 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: GK Cat in a Window aka Holly - FINISHED!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 5967
Re: GK Cat in a Window aka Holly - FINISHED
Well, I finally put the last stitch in Cat in a Window yesterday evening :whoop: :dance: and I'm thrilled with him. He's the first Golden Kite design I've done and I will definitely do more GKs, as it's been a joy to stitch. My next focus piece will be HAED Drawing Room (because it's DH's favourite)...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hurricane Florence
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1159
Re: Hurricane Florence
Stay safe, everyone. Sending positive vibes to all those who are affected. Please keep us updated if you can.
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:39 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Or is it my enemy in disguise???
- Replies: 6
- Views: 204
Re: Or is it my enemy in disguise???
I use an 'away knot without the knot', so just a tail of a centimetre or so on the front and snip it off when it's covered on the back. It saves time not tying all those knots. (I'm not very good at tying knots!)
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:35 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Stitching aids 'must haves'
- Replies: 18
- Views: 901
Re: Stitching aids 'must haves'
Daylight lamp for me too. I work on 22 and 28 count so my lamp and magnifier are indispensable.
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: DIY Thread Organiser
- Replies: 2
- Views: 139
DIY Thread Organiser
I'm trying to make a DIY thread organiser by printing the chart symbols onto a piece of fabric and sticking my pre-threaded needles in it. Here's a picture so you can see what I mean (for some reason I couldn't get it the right way up): http://www.crossstitchforum.com/gallery/pic.php?mode=small&...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy Forumversary BizzieLizzie!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 190
Re: Happy Forumversary BizzieLizzie!!!
Thank you everyone! I can't believe it's 7 years!!!!
My stitching style has changed tremendously since I joined the forum and I blame all you enablers!
My stitching style has changed tremendously since I joined the forum and I blame all you enablers!
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 2018 Deliveries & Stash Acquisitions
- Replies: 721
- Views: 34008
Re: 2018 Deliveries & Stash Acquisitions
I used to use one of those and nearly poked my eye out with it once, so do be careful.Garnet wrote:Do be careful if you scratch your nose whilst wearing that
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:35 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: karen4bells 2018 projects--2 new projects page 4
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3172
Re: karen4bells 2018 projects--Owl finished 4 5 18 page 3
WOW! He is so striking and lifelike. Especially the eye. And the beak. And the feathers. Congratulations on a fantastic finish!
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:31 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: MArgaret Sherry B&W cat - Framed
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1105
Re: M Sherry B&W cat started
I love him! So scruffy and happy!! Great start.
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:28 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: HAED The light of the world - Framed 13th April 2022
- Replies: 356
- Views: 23941
Re: HAED The light of the world - 3rd April
I'll second that! This is my favourite of your recent projects, Vanessa. Such a warm glow!poppy wrote:Very atmospheric picture
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: Stitch-A-Long
- Topic: GK Cat in a Window aka Holly - FINISHED!
- Replies: 91
- Views: 5967
Re: GK Cat in a Window aka Holly UPDATE 1 June 2017
I recently had to scroll my frame up, which made me realise how much progress I've made on this. I'm getting close to finishing now - only about 30 more rows to go. I will really miss this little cat when he's done but I'm looking forward to taking him off the frame and seeing the whole picture for ...
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 3:13 am
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: GoodReader
- Replies: 9
- Views: 966
Re: GoodReader
I don’t use Good Notes or Goodreader but I do recall seeing some YouTube videos of stitchers using them and explaining their features, so you might want to check those out if you haven’t already.
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:04 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Tips for stitching on evenweave
- Replies: 22
- Views: 663
Re: Tips for stitching on evenweave
In addition to the great advice above, I have two tips: 1. Try a few different types of evenweave to find one you really like. I love 28 ct Jobelan, others prefer Brittney, Jazlyn, etc. 2. If you’re planning to stitch over 1, be careful of vanishing stitches (aka slippage). This is where the floss s...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:03 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Thread length
- Replies: 7
- Views: 345
Re: Thread length
Half a forearm. I dangle the bobbin down to a freckle that’s roughly halfway between my wrist and elbow, and cut it there. So the thread length is from my fingers to that freckle. When I’m doing loop starts, I measure it to my shoulder.
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:42 am
- Forum: Tips & Tricks
- Topic: How far away do you place your pin stitches?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1035
Re: How far away do you place your pin stitches?
I use pin stitches all the time to both start and finish, even over 1 on 28 count, which IS possible despite what most people would have you believe. I’ve tried waste knots and tails (i.e. waste knots without the knot) but I find they use more thread and they get in the way of my parking. I snip off...