Hello everyone

[Skattiekat]

Hi,
I found this site quite by accident and hope to enjoy it as much as you all seem to.

I'm from beautiful Dorset and have been stitching for about 11 years. I prefer doing larger projects and adore Lavender and Lace and Mirabilia. I've finished 5 Lavender and Lace and 1 Mirabilia and have almost finished my 2nd, I just have the beads to put on.

I have no idea how to put on photos or an avatar or even what the tick boxes below the message are for but I'll probably work it out eventually. I have plenty of time at the moment as I'm off work following a heart attack.

Looking forward to chatting.

[mags]

Hello Skattiekat and welcome

Sorry to hear about your heart attack - hope you are on the mend now.

Love Dorset - we have friends near Honiton in Devon so have visited the Dorset coast many times. Love the Lavender and Lace and Mirabilia designs but I'm afraid they are a bit too big for me - I like small

Hope you enjoy the forum - I am sure you will soon get the hang of it but if there's anything you don't understand just shout and someone will help.

[Colin]

Welcome along. My favourites are Bagpuss and Christmassy designs my current project is "Last Supper"

[agi]

Hello and welcome! I hope you feel at home, and jump right in all the fun.

[Jess03]

Welcome! Sorry to hear about your heart attack.. *offers some yummy cake before she eats it herself*

For uploading your photos, you can go to this part of the site: http://www.crossstitchforum.com/viewtop ... f=3&t=1027 Rose explains all I'm also going to post a visual example of what shes explaining to help, can't wait to see your work!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Hi Skattiekat and welcome to the forum; sorry to hear about the heart attack -- I hope you are on the mend? What you need is some serious stash-and-stitching therapy and lots of chat here on the forum !

[sammy_v]

Hello welcome to the forum, sorry to hear u are recoving from a heart attack:- I really hope u are on the mend now.

[coffee_freak]

welcome and i wish you a speedy recovery!

there is a thread about image posting..

hope to see some of your work!

[Skattiekat]

Thanks for all the lovely messages and tips on Image loading.

Here are a couple of pictures of my work in progress. She measures 11.5 x 17.75 ins

[Mabel Figworthy]

wow ! That's a stunning project

[Rose]

oooooooooooooooooooo that is beautiful. I love the L&L stuff it is so pretty.

Glad that you found us by accident it is wonderful to hear from new members. This is a very fun, helpful, encouraging forum. Hope you enjoy it and come around often.

[Busy_B]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy yourself and find that the cross stitching will be a form of therapy for you. Your is beautiful!

[charmagne_capalad]

...and welcome!

Your WIP is lovely! I have done a L&L design years ago..it's "In the Arms of an Angel" and I enjoyed doing it ...the gown is just so gorgeous!

Happy stitching!

[Jess03]

That design is beautiful , which one is it?

[RosemaryH]

Hello and welcome to the forum from a Devonian living in Spain. Love Dorset.

Hope that you recover from your scare very quickly.

You will find a lot of very friendly people on here.

Rosemary

[Serinde]

And welcome from the West of Scotland (currently dry, thank goodness!). It was not chance that brought you to the forum, it was serendipity. This forum has been proved to be a sovereign remedy for all manner of ailments, due to our expertise and indulgence in virtual parties, chocolate and hugs at every opportunity. Stitching, too.
Your work is stunning, and I can't wait to see more in your gallery.

[Jilly]

Hi and welcome to the forum, i hope we can help you relax and recover
Your stitching is wonderful

[sammy_v]

Thanks for all the lovely messages and tips on Image loading.

Here are a couple of pictures of my work in progress. She measures 11.5 x 17.75 ins

This is beautiful, such a lovely peice.

[coffee_freak]

[Skattiekat]

Thanks to everyone for being so friendly and welcoming. I will not be lonely or bored again while I'm off work!

My WIP is Mirabilia's Autumn Queen and will be framed to match Spring Queen which I did last year. As soon as I can I will load pics of all I've done in the Gallery.
So far I've averaged approx 1 per year, along with a few smaller bits and pieces for pressies etc. I do get much more satisfaction from the big projects though, I just love seeing the beautiful dresses growing in my hands.

I've just started 1 of 4 smaller ones called "Ladies that Lunch", they are pretty and good fun but worked on 14 count. The 2 Mirabilia ones are on 16 count and I can honestly say that the difference is amazing. I didn't realise how much till I was doing both at the same time.

Have a lovely Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!