Really happy
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Really happy
Hi I am really happy to have found this great site as I am a complete newbie to cross stitch and am wondering what to do as my first project.
- vanessanjf
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Re: Really happy
Hello and welcome
Vanessa
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
A little progress every day adds up to big results
WIP
The adoration of the kings- Golden kite completed
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- Mabel Figworthy
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Re: Really happy
Hello and welcome to the forum! What sort of pictures do you like -- cartoony, landscape, simple, lots of detail... there is cross stitch for every taste, fortunately!
Visit Mabel's Fancies at www.mabelfigworthy.co.uk
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
WIPs
Elizabethan Beauty, RSN Certificate & Online
Waiting
Soli Deo Gloria, Mechthild, bling unicorn, goldwork & silk shading kits
Flights of Fancy (blog)
Mabel's FB page
Re: Really happy
Hello and welcome to the forum from South Carolina. and welcome to cross stitching a fun and addictive (good addiction) hobby. What have you done so far? Mabel asked some good questions as to figuring out what you would like to stitch now.
Carole
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
- MaggieM1750
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Re: Really happy
Hello from Minneapolis Minnesota
If you are looking for some inspiration for a first project- take a look through the Stitch A Long section of this forum. Seeing a work in progress will give you a taste of that designers style. So if there is a style or design you see someone working on, google search for that designers webpage.
And.. don't be afraid to ask a question. We were all new at some point and had questions ourselves. Most questions are answered fairly quickly.
Here's an answer to a few frequently asked:
What is HAED?
No, not a misspelling for head. HAED stands for Heaven And Earth Designs. They are the designer of projects many members are working on.
What is frogging?
Taking out stitches that somehow jumped into the wrong spot. Rip-it, Rip-it
Heres the link to other answers Glossary Terms which is at the top of the Tips and Tricks section.
If you are looking for some inspiration for a first project- take a look through the Stitch A Long section of this forum. Seeing a work in progress will give you a taste of that designers style. So if there is a style or design you see someone working on, google search for that designers webpage.
And.. don't be afraid to ask a question. We were all new at some point and had questions ourselves. Most questions are answered fairly quickly.
Here's an answer to a few frequently asked:
What is HAED?
No, not a misspelling for head. HAED stands for Heaven And Earth Designs. They are the designer of projects many members are working on.
What is frogging?
Taking out stitches that somehow jumped into the wrong spot. Rip-it, Rip-it
Heres the link to other answers Glossary Terms which is at the top of the Tips and Tricks section.
Re: Really happy
I really like the fantasy ones I have seen some on ebay but they are on 18. count aida and am wondering if that will be too much as a first project
Also I should say thanks for all the welcomes you have given me
Also I should say thanks for all the welcomes you have given me
Last edited by Lorna on Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Really happy
18 ct is stitched over 1, the same as 14 ct. you could easily get a larger piece of cloth in 14 ct and do the pattern on that instead. Or if your vision is good, working on 18 count shouldn't be a problem. it's just smaller blocks/holes thus making a smaller design.
- Luca
WIPs
Joan Elliot's "Grace"
"Sephina's Secret" by Illustrated Ink
Small Projects - Belle & Boo girl w/dove
my blog
WIPs
Joan Elliot's "Grace"
"Sephina's Secret" by Illustrated Ink
Small Projects - Belle & Boo girl w/dove
my blog
- MaggieM1750
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Re: Really happy
Lorna wrote:I really like the fantasy ones I have seen some on ebay but they are on 18. count aida and am wondering if that will be too much as a first project
Also I should say thanks for all the welcomes you have given me
You can do any design on any count fabric.
The dimensions of the project will change- but that is just simple math that we can help point you in the direction of stitch calculators to help you with the conversion. So don't let the fabric stop you from working on an project you like.
- karen4bells
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Re: Really happy
hello and welcome to the forum!!
Work in Progress
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
Dimensions Passion Flower Angel
Tempting Tangles Welcome SAL
Various small designs
- Squirrel
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- Location: exChristhcurch NZ, now Brisbane, Australia
Re: Really happy
Hi and Welcome to the forum and a BIG Welcome to the world of cross stitching. Its a lot of fun, the occasional frustration but we end up with something beautiful at the finish.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
- Mystonique
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Re: Really happy
Welcome The choice of what to do is endless and entirely up to you. We have stitchers here with all kinds of interests stitching everything from their favourite performer to university pennants to still lifes to great painting masterpieces.
I'm working on a mermaid by Mirabillia at the moment myself.
I think the first thing you want to do is work out how brave you are. Do you want to do a small (weeks to months), medium (months to years) or large piece (years).
Would you prefer something that comes with the material, thread, chart and instructions all together? Get a kit. Dimensions does some fabulous small and medium size kits covering most themes. But they aren't the only company that makes great kits.
If you would prefer to choose your own bits and pieces just look for a chart you like to start with.
FUN FUN FUN
I'm working on a mermaid by Mirabillia at the moment myself.
I think the first thing you want to do is work out how brave you are. Do you want to do a small (weeks to months), medium (months to years) or large piece (years).
Would you prefer something that comes with the material, thread, chart and instructions all together? Get a kit. Dimensions does some fabulous small and medium size kits covering most themes. But they aren't the only company that makes great kits.
If you would prefer to choose your own bits and pieces just look for a chart you like to start with.
FUN FUN FUN
Myst..
Re: Really happy
Thanks for this advise that makes it a lot easier for megeekishly wrote:18 ct is stitched over 1, the same as 14 ct. you could easily get a larger piece of cloth in 14 ct and do the pattern on that instead. Or if your vision is good, working on 18 count shouldn't be a problem. it's just smaller blocks/holes thus making a smaller design.
- tiffstitch
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Re: Really happy
Hello and welcome! Everyone is really wonderful about sharing their knowledge on here.
Re: Really happy
Welcome to the forum!
To get your "feet wet," as it were, I would do a small project to start. The forum will give you lots of inspiration!
To get your "feet wet," as it were, I would do a small project to start. The forum will give you lots of inspiration!
WIP
Gold Collection Petite -- Cozy Cub
On hold:
HAED -- Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim
Gold Collection Petite -- Cozy Cub
On hold:
HAED -- Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim
- Nachstenliebe
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Re: Really happy
Welcome to the forum!
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- thewhiteelk
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