G'day!

[Alli]

Hello!! My name is Alli and i learnt to cross stitch about 3 months ago, after watching my cousin and sister do it for years, and now, i'm totally addicted!! I've made a few little things (to learn) and i've now finished my first big project, an alphabet sampler I know i still have a lot to learn, and can't wait to read through the posts to see what i can pick up.

[Serinde]

Welcome to you, a double newbie. Cross-stitch is very addictive. Wait until you seriously start collecting stash...! You'll pick up lots of tips here, and I hope you'll feel free to ask, if you have questions. Set up your gallery so we can all see your first sampler. What fun!

[freelady]

Welcome and glad you have joined us. It's a great place to be part of.

[poppett67]

Hi Ali and welcome. I only joined myself early hours of today. I have been stitching for many years but only now decided to find a forum dedicated to us stitchers. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

[Alli]

Welcome to you, a double newbie. Cross-stitch is very addictive. Wait until you seriously start collecting stash...! You'll pick up lots of tips here, and I hope you'll feel free to ask, if you have questions. Set up your gallery so we can all see your first sampler. What fun!

Oh the collecting has already begun *sigh* in fact, i'm bidding on a chart on ebay right now, LOL

I'll be sure to set up my gallery

[~threadbear~]

Hey Alli!
Welcome to the forum.
Don't even talk about stash collecting! I was fine until I joined this forum, just a couple of small projects, then I got lead astray ( ) and now I have masses of cross stitch magazines, threads, charts, kits ... My hubby holds onto his wallet tightly when I go onto ebay nowdays!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Hello Alli, and welcome! Never mind threadbear, she's just hoping we'll shoulder the blame for her stash collecting . As if there is any shame at all connected with stash collecting ! In fact I'm hoping to treat myself to a few bits and pieces at my favourite online shop this afternoon.... *dreams off in stash-induced reverie*
Well done for finishing your first big project -- may there follow many!

[Unfinished]

Hello Alli and welcome to the forum

Un x

[coffee_freak]

welcome!

[Rose]

Oh wonderful. I am sure we will be able to help with any questions and encouragement you may need. This is a great craft and very versatile. Look around and don't be afraid to ask questions we love it when you do.

[valb58]

Hi Alli, welcome to the forum. I only joined a few days ago and already feel part of a big friendly family.

[Jilly]

Hi Alli, So glad you found us, hope you enjoy the madness and mayhem

[carolyn61]

Hi Alli and welcome. You've found a great place full of wonderful people, ideas and fun. It's been known that these people will party at just about any occasion so jump right in.

[mags]

Hello Alli and welcome

Do join in the fun

[sammy_v]

Hi welcome to the forum.

[nettie]

Hello and congrats on finishing your first large piece in three months. I have been stitching for twelve years and my first large project is still not finished and is never likely to be finished unless I start it again. However I am toootally addicted to stitching and I am one of the ones witha stash although I can't blame anyone but me. My OH doesn't hold onto his wallet when I go stash shopping he just holds out his hands for the numerous bags so I have both hands free to look. Last year he ended up carrying two heavy lamps around a craft fair for me and my mum so we could shop more!!

Jump right in you will feel at home in no time!

[nicgoss]

Welcome to the forum!! Can't wait to see your work!

..and yes beware, these guys are a bad influence on the stash stakes!

[charmagne_capalad]

Hello and welcome to the forum Alli! I'm sure you'll love it here! Happy stitching!

[Genevieve]

Welcome to the forum, Alli - enjoy! Love the signature, by the way.

[SusanF]

Hi Ali, you're right about this hobby being addictive - something people just don't understand until they try it for themselves. Looking forward to getting to know you on this friendly forum.