heya people

Bagpuss Jr · Post by **Bagpuss Jr** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:03 pm

hello,

I am new here and new to cross Stitch, I have done it at school before but that was many years ago. I am hoping I can grab some advice and hopefully get going with some simple stuff. I am more of a designer so am going to try and design some kits.

hope everyone is cool

Stevie D .x.

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:18 am

Welcome to the forum it is great to have someone join with such enthusiasum. It would be great to have a designer in our group.

A couple questions... what have you done in the past? Did you do a kit project or did you work from a chart? Either way you can pick up and go again any time. In the general section I have posted a glossary of terms that may help you. It is a work in progress.

There are beginner kits that will give you everything you will need to start right up.

Some items that you will definetly need:
scissors
needles
some form of frame to hold your work
and either a kit or fabric with a chart

a kit gives you the thread already a fabric/chart combo will require you to buy thread also. This is a very basic list, but it will get you started.

If you are going to try designing you will want to look around the web and see all of the different stitching programs and buy one of those. I use the PC Stitch Program I have version 6 and just got Pro. They are fast and easy to use.

Good luck and join in we will do what we can to help with any questions.

Bagpuss Jr · Post by **Bagpuss Jr** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:44 am

Heya Rose, thank you very much for the info!

When i was at school we all had to design a cross stitch and then make it up... it was so long ago though.

I have only just decided to look into doing it as i have a bit of spare time and i like designing. I like doing cartoons and maybe i will get to make up some original designs for people... we shall see.

I will let you all know how I am getting on.

Stevie D

mauveme · Post by **mauveme** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:26 am

Welcome Bagpuss Jr. I would love to see some of your artwork, why not put some pics in the gallery. You have picked a great group to join, if you have any questions, just ask ..someone will know the answer, or atleast where to look. Happy stitching

lindagibb · Post by **lindagibb** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:43 am

Hi and welcome Stevie D, can't add any more to what Rose and Linda have said. Hope you enjoy your time here.

lynne.walker01 · Post by **lynne.walker01** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 9:09 am

Hi Stevie D, welcome from the North of England. Look forward to seeing some of your designs in the future.

coffee_freak · Post by **coffee_freak** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 10:56 am

welcome to the board!

Bagpuss Jr · Post by **Bagpuss Jr** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:08 am

woop woop!!!

everyone seems so friendly... i hope i visit enough as I am a very busy person!

I will try and get some of my art into my gallery

Stevie D .x.

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:20 pm

Welcome Stevie D,To the Forum
I see you are into photography,Have you taken any pics of 'celebs'

Bagpuss Jr · Post by **Bagpuss Jr** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:21 pm

I have never taken any celeb pics but am lucky enought to get to work with some every now and again.

Stevie D .x.

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:24 pm

Oh cool like who? or are you a keep it to yourself kind of guy,and you only being 19

Bagpuss Jr · Post by **Bagpuss Jr** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:46 pm

hehe yeah I have done more than most for my age... I am just lucky.

I always like to try new things though, hense being here.

I dont mean to dangle a carrot but i have been on tv a few times too hehe. but i will keep it to myself for now.

Stevie D .x. aka bagpuss jr

ConnieO · Post by **ConnieO** » Sat Jun 09, 2007 11:15 pm

Hi Stevie D! A big welcome to you from the East of England!

Ekidna · Post by **Ekidna** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:54 pm

Great to have you on board, yes, we are a friendly bunch!! Lookin forward to seeing your stuff in the gallery!!