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Yesterday the postman brought me an R and R sewing frame, some black aida and a bothy kit (Lowry street scene). I am loving the frame as the tension is so tight, much better than my hoop. The black fabric is for a Pop art style picture of the Beatles off Etsy. The Lowry I am going to start as soon ...

Erm - so it seems I am the only one that destroys my charts as I go! I feel like I am committing some unwritten sin of cross stitch

Just a quick question to get ideas - how do you all mark off a chart to see where you are up to? Or do you keep the chart pristine?

I have started using erasable thin tipped highlighters which are great when you accidently cross off the wrong part! Also, you can still see the symbol underneath for ...

This looks beautiful (as a turtle owner!). I am currently sewing a yiota kit of a shih-tzu and thoroughly enjoying it.

Well done you! I have this months issue so had already seen the 3 houses in the advert for next month and loved it. I actually showed it to my daughter and told her I wanted to sew this next! freaky!

I also worked 3 days a week when mine were little and it is hard at first. However, you do adjust and it is good for you to have a life other than being "mummy". Mine have fond memories of their later years at nursery and I kept touch with my career.
It also ensures you appreciate the time you do ...

She is beautiful - a great finish. The beading looks fantastic.

This looks fantastic, the colours are lovely. I have such respect for all of you that tackle such huge projects!

Hi, I have been stitching since I was at University and after a break of 10 years, I have come back to the hobby and become addicted all over again. I am currently sewing a dimensions kit ( European Bistro) I got for Christmas, finishing a Clarice Cliff picture that I started in 2001 and doing a ...