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carolanne · Joined: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:25 pm **Posts:** 20

I've never done it, I just have a bundle of edging I found in my grandmother's things. If I remember correctly it looks like a long piece of picot edging. It has never been ended and the shuttle is still with it. So I guess it is an antique WIP.

benceagi · **Posted:** Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:26 pm

I just thought I will bring this up again, perhaps some of our newbies would feel like joining. Or those who had said before they would like to but had no time...
I am thinking of going on with it, perhaps doing a line with letters, ABC - 123, or my name... :thinks:

mags · **Posted:** Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:47 pm

Yes, I must pick mine up again - I have got sidetracked by small projects and my castle. I did get it out yesterday to show my SIL.

Zeb · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:56 pm

Wow... talk about awesome idea guys :O

I really want to get involved in this so will be heading into my lns tomorrow for the fabric and materials.

As far as designs that we stitch, do we need to only stitch bands we ourselves (and as a group) create, or can we also incorporate bands from other samplers that we like?

benceagi · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:02 pm

So far, I think, we only stitched our bands, but feel free to include whatever you like

Zeb · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:16 pm

Thanks Agi

There are designs that I have where only parts I'd stitch, so being able to incorporate them into something like this is just perfect! Means I have a record of it, I've stitched it, and I can sell/give away the chart without worrying about missing on that bit that I like! XD

But I will also be trying my hand at designing something too.

Just have to figure out how first!

Zeb · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 2:24 am

Taking inspiration and courage from you guys, I spent the last hour and a bit creating this...

Clicking on the picture should take you to my blog entry about it with a printable version if you are interested in stitching it. It is my first ever cross stitch pattern that I've designed myself so don't laugh too much! :oops:

I'll be using it as the head piece for my band sampler.

karen4bells · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:31 am

nice design zeb!! you are very creative :dance:

Zeb · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:12 am

thanks Karen! :oops:

benceagi · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:50 am

Lovely, Zeb! Thank you :applesauce:

mags · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:39 am

Ooh really nice, thank you

mysterystitcher · Joined: Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:13 pm **Posts:** 145

Zeb wrote:

Taking inspiration and courage from you guys, I spent the last hour and a bit creating this...

Clicking on the picture should take you to my blog entry about it with a printable version if you are interested in stitching it. It is my first ever cross stitch pattern that I've designed myself so don't laugh too much! :oops:

I'll be using it as the head piece for my band sampler.

That looks gorgeous!

Nachstenliebe · Joined: Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:04 pm **Posts:** 4702

Looks amazing Zeb! If I'm supposed to laugh I guess I'm just not getting the joke :wink:

Faith

mags · **Posted:** Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:12 pm

Done a bit more. There is a band here that I haven't charted up yet - will do that soon. Planning on using a modified smaller version of Zebs band next, but going to put it away for a while.

benceagi · **Posted:** Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:42 pm

Wow, Mags, this is sooo beautiful! Very delicate stitching and fabulous colours. :applesauce: