looking for something similar to this kit

[*barb*]

http://www.stitchability.co.uk/european ... 035224.jpg" target="_blank

I really love this picture but really aren't sure if I can do it. Because of the price, I dont want to buy it and then not be able to do it. I like the whole bistro/street scene and was wondering if anyone knew of something similar for intermediate level. This one is a bit too advanced for me I hink, and 16 count aida is too small for me for big pictures. I can do 16 and 18 count for littlew things that are fairly simple and generally do these with my cards.

[Thursday Next]

Oh that's really lovely!! You could always get the kit, and then work it on a piece of 14ct aida instead, it will just make the finished product larger. I have some here if you're interested...

[Busy_B]

If I remember correctly, it is a Dimensions Gold kit. There probabaly is quite a bit of backstitch, but they also use full and half stitches. Like Thursday Next said, you could easily do it on a piece of 14 ct if the 16 is too small for you. I know someone else on here was looking at this pattern, but I can't remember who it was or if she bought it. Maybe they can give you a better idea how the pattern is. The Dimension patterns usually have 3 colors for their charts (green, black, red...and occassionally blue).

[*barb*]

Hi,

I was actually thinking of that as I can use the 16 count for something else and even then give it a shot on the 16 count.

It is just so unusual I love it! I can get if at 1/3rd of the price on ebay compared to my usual shop so will think on it a bit more.

I dont mind back stitch, half stitch is okay, I'm doing a dimensions gold at the moment with alot of back stitch and half stitch. It just looks a bit messy on the back as this is the first one like this I have done.

[Cockneystitcher]

This is one of my favouites,and all that BB said is correct.

And it was Mejaflora who first showed it.Dont know if she bought it though.

[maggs]

I have been looking at this chart and think it is gorgous. If I didn't have so many projects UFO I would consider doing it.

I have seen a oil painting similar to this but I cannot remember where.

[minij]

This really is lovely I have it on my 'must buy' list but am trying not to give in yet

[*barb*]

This really is lovely I have it on my 'must buy' list but am trying not to give in yet

If i buy it here, it will cost me $85, if I but it from USA on ebay, it will be $35 both including postage.

see the HUGE difference in price, craft stuff is so expensive in Australia. I'm sure street drugs are cheaper LOL

[*barb*]

I bought it off ebay USA for 50% cheaper than here! So, i figure it wouldn't be so bad if I failed it.

They have more.. 4 available still since I purchased mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0208385391" target="_blank" target="_blank

I am not sure what the UK price is so not sure if this is any cheaper for you.

Well, thats another kit to add to the pile

[silviaciuchi]

Looks fantastic, but I find it a bit complicated and I don't think I would ever dare to start such an ambitious project

[coffee_freak]

someone here is doing this atm..maybe 2 people..i've been looking at this one..they had it at my local craft shop..i realllly want to buy it..i think i may.

good luck!

[*barb*]

yes, I found the thread. It was called "Europeam Bistro" and the oiginal poster has started hers. I'm just waiting to see if she has a nervous breakdown before I start it when it arrives!

I hope to join the thread and if anyone else is doing it we can all SAL together on it.