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Such a lot of wonderful projects, really great to see them all with their stories! Serinde, if I had designed and stitched that spot sampler you could bet it would be top of my list, it is sheer genius and you ought to proclaim your authorship/creatorhood from the rooftops! I think I'm most proud o...

oh what a gorgeous design, I love the softness of the background, behind the striking colours of the cardinals I think your idea of beads in the flowers will be very effective, cant wait to see more updates. I find it very interesting reading some of the posts about cardinals, we don't have them her...

Hello :lol: :wave: Its totally your decision what you include in your design, personally I like the design as it is, but it would look equally nice if you changed it to something you prefer! don't forget let us see your progress in Stitch a long! your question bought back memories from 40 years ago ...

thank you to everyone for your encouragement
you are all so very kind

I have seen a beautiful cross stitch kit by Lena Liu, it's by Dimensions, 13139 HUMMINGBIRD & FUSCHIA CROSS STITCH KIT :wub: :wub: my hubby has asked me to make a Christmas list for him, (he does this every year and I choose 10 items, he then chooses which ones to buy so I don't know what I have...

I hope you enjoy everything you do this week,
and have a happy stitchery Sunday

:love: :love: :love: :love: congratulations to you both. :love: :love: :love: :love: I reckon any guy who takes his moment of glory and turns it into a moment of proposing is worth marrying!!! :wub: :cloud9: he sounds like a lovely guy and i wish you both every happiness. enjoy your wedding planning...

i have now posted on the SAL thread so I can post updates
perhaps this will encourage me to get it done a bit faster LOL
thanks to everyone for your encouragement

I've started the chart I mentioned on a previous thread, so thought I would let you all see what I am doing....here's what the finished item should look like..... http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z359/crafteresa1/DSCF0004-1.jpg its a Dimensions chart #308 designed by Cyndy Callog, it's 186 stitch...

wow, what an absolutely lovely piece of work, :D :D :D I too love the colours, a masterpiece in the making! I have never tried to work on linen and I am guessing you must have particularly keen eyesight!! one question though..... :thinks: the letters, are they just random or do they mean anything? h...

MaggieM1750 wrote:You can add a photo of the finished design, the image on the cover. You can't add a photo of the actual chart- with the symbols and such

thanks for letting me know, I thought the rule included the picture!!!
now, where did I leave my camera....................

I would have taken a photo of the chart and posted it here but I read that I am not allowed to do that so I found it on ebay so heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/Blessed-PREORDER-COMPLETED-CROSS-STITCH-/370470409124 seems like someone is making it to order its a chart published by Dimensions #308 ...

wow, wow, wow! :mexicanwave: :mexicanwave: your fabulous work is just stunning, no matter how large or small. :dance: :thinks: I think you have all helped to realize that its not just the stitching but the giving that completes the picture..... :thinks: yes cross stitch is a great hobby we all enjo...

hope you've all had a good day my new chart has arrived, :lol: :D decided to do it in 11 count as my eyes are finding 14 count hard work now. (sound like an old woman and I'm only 48) its been hard work getting a piece of 11 count white aida two shops didnt stock it including hobbycraft, :x but i ph...

Thanks for the warm welcome :D its noice to be made to feel at home I have now found a chart I like a lot so will start that one and just keep my eye open for the one I mentioned, I have a full time job so dont want to swamp myself with projects that wont get finished because of the time factor howe...

BISCOURNE
another word or maybe phrase I have found on this forum.
can someone tell me what it is please

do they have this anywhere else in the country?

I live near Blackpool and travelling to London would cost a small fortune
(wouldn't have any money left to spend!!!)

you all seem to have done many cross stitch projects :king: :wub: but of all the work you have done which one are you most proud or pleased with :applesauce: :dance: it would be interesting to see how you all answer as its not always the biggest project that pleases us the most! please show pictures...

I am eagerly awaiting a visit from the postman! :dance: I have ordered a dimensions chart "To Be Blessed" cant wait to start it :D .... I would post a pic but havent worked out how! :shock: anyway the reason I am mentioning it is to ask your advice... do I need a hoop or a frame? :doh: and...