I was wondering about the merits of 'parking' and any advice on this. I have done a few big projects with loads of colours but have never used the parking method. I just stitch to the end of the colour finish off and start another. I know some people who manage to 'park' with loads of colours at the ...
Just a quick hello to everyone in US and Canada who are having the most terrible storms. I lived in northern Canada as a child and I can remember the bitterness of the cold very well. We have rain rain and more rain but all in all we are a little luckier than some. Stay safe all and cosy up with ...
I have loads of these patterns saved. Yes, I could do that on the window I don't have a light box. Are useful all rounders for stitching?? maybe I should ask Santa ....
Thanks Calico. I have shopped at 123 before. Just wondering if I could get them in England before I order. When you are itching to stitch.... everything takes a long time to arrive.
Thanks again.
I have been thinking of getting back into hand embroidery again. I used to do it a million years ago when I was young but once cross stitch came along..... :wink: :wink: I thought I would start again by coping a couple of iron 0n transfers onto some fabric I have which is flat so should work okay ...
I have read out some of the comments you guys have sent and he is soooooooo embarrassed ( that was after he got over the shock of me telling you all) I told him I would, but it didn't register until I started reading..... To be fair....(but not to him.... I am enjoying his penance too much lol,) he ...
I came home from shopping a couple of days ago and hub shouted 'I am upstairs' So being a nice wife and thinking he must be doing something really useful for me I made him a cup of tea and sliced him a piece of cake and went upstairs for a cheery hello. For those of you who of a nervous disposition ...
Hello Bill :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: Great to welcome another guy to this site. I just love your picture of Susan. Lovely stitching. I love stitched photos. Every time you look at it is will be even more personal. Look forward to seeing it finished. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce ...