First post and xmas cards....

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Dorris
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First post and xmas cards....

Post by Dorris »

Hi everyone, this is my first post! :)

I'm very new to cross stitch and only started this year. I've been on here for a few weeks now reading everyone's posts and seeing some of the amazing projects you are all working on.

So far I've completed a baby sampler and an anniversary sampler but forgot to take pictures of the finished articles! I'm working on another baby sampler at the moment but will be glad to see it finished as I'm not enjoying it too much at the moment. To keep me motivated I decided to stitch some xmas cards. Hopefully this picture will work - quite pleased with myself for a first attempt. I can see a few bits I'm not happy with and could have improved parts here and there but imperfections add to the home made look and hopefully they will be appreciated!

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Hoping to get a few more finished in time for xmas and then I can start on my new project which is a lovely chart Skitzzzz helped me with.

Look forward to getting tips and advice from more experienced stitchers!

Dorris
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:wave: Hello and welcome from South Carolina. So glad that you posted and showed us some of your work. Your cards are great and will be wonderful to give. I am looking forward to what Skitzzzz charted for you. Her charts turn into awesome projects.

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Welcome to the forum Dorris--it's great to see you here! Your stitching on the cards is wonderful!!! Where did you find the designs for them, they are wonderful!! I know all of us will be wanting to see just what Skitzzzzz has charted for you!! :D
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:applesauce: :applesauce: these look lovely and the odd wobbly bit here and there is what i call stitching license and gives a unique and personal touch - well thats my excuse anyways
oh i do look forward to seeing which one you start first
and dont be daunted take it 1 stitch at a time and breath lol
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Welcome to the forum from southern California.
Your cards are lovely, I especially like your snowflake and the bird (a chickadee?)
Nice work, looking forward to seeing more!
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Hi from North Wales. I'm new as well but I've really enjoyed it on here.

Your work is lovely and looks very neat - we are our own harshest critics I'm afraid!!
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Welcome to the forum your cards look lovely :applesauce:
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Those are beautiful cards!!!!!!!! Well done both on the stitching and also on the completed cards!!!!!! :wub: :applesauce:
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Welcome to the forum :wave: your cards look lovley
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hi, another welcome from southern california !

thanks for sharing your projects w/us. they look great. and now that you know your pictures turn out, i'm excited to see more of your work. :applesauce:
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Nice to meet you and those are beautiful cards!!!
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Hi and Welcome Dorris from Australia.

Your cards are really great and you have sure done more than I have this year. I must admit cards are good for when the main stitching piece is not going right.

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Hello Dorris :wave: from Cheshire UK. Your cards are so pretty,we all love seeing pictures of each others work :D I am also looking forward to seeing what Skitzzzzz has charted for you.
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Lovely cards! :wub: Welcome to the forum
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Thank-you for the lovely welcome! Look forward to sharing more soon. Hoping to start my first Skitzzzz chart before xmas, can't wait to see how it turns out :)
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Belated welcome -- and I love the way you've done the cards, they paper/card combined with the stitching looks really good!
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Hello and welcome. Your cards looks super! :applesauce: :applesauce: I am a big fan of Skitzzzzz's charts so I am looking forward to seeing what you will be working on :)
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Welcome to the forums! :wave:

Your cards look adorable! :wub:
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