Mr Men - London Bus (UPDATED PIC page 2 ~ 4th May)

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:24 am

I just ordered this from Sew and So, should arrive Tuesday I think.

http://www.sewandso.co.uk/Products/Lond ... MMS10.aspx" target="_blank

Can't wait to start stitching it for Charlie's birthday in June and sharing my progress here - looks like a fun stitch

Mrs Milkybar Kid · Post by **Mrs Milkybar Kid** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:31 am

How cute is that - I love the Mr Men!

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:08 pm

Very cute isn't it?

I loved the Mr Men in my childhood, so very pleased that Charlie is enjoying them, and this one just looks a lot of fun to stitch!

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:30 pm

So cute. The colors are so bright and cheery. That is one show we don't get over here, or at least I don't think we do. I haven't been keeping up with the children's shows the last few years, but the characters look like the type children would flock to. Maybe its on ETV.

Carole

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:39 pm

I used to read stories to my children every night before bed, and the Mr. Men books were a favourite. It brings back precious memories.
It's a great chart, and I will look forward to seeing you stitch it up!

gyork · Post by **gyork** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:20 pm

oh mr men reminds me of my childhood love it

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:22 pm

Now that I have read more of the posts, am I right in assuming that Mr. Men are characters in children's books not cartoons? Sounds like something I will check into for my grandchildren. About what age group?

Carole

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:47 pm

Re: Mr Men - London Bus

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:35 pm

They are a fantastic series of books by Roger Hargreaves. The back cover lists a total of 46 characters though I think there are a few 'special' characters that I have seen on sale (Mr Christmas being one of them lol) I seem to remember a tv show years ago but my memory may be playing tricks!!

The Mr Men (and Little Miss) have their own website:

http://www.mrmen.com" target="_blank

Enjoy!!

JA Fan · Post by **JA Fan** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:16 pm

My children were preschoolers when I read the stories to them, but they still had an interest in the Mr. Men until they were around seven or eight, I think. It's hard to remember, exactly.

mimers · Post by **mimers** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:06 pm

That is so adorable!! I loved those books growing up! I'll be following along to see your progress.

vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:38 am

Lovely project. I can't wait to see you start it

lucyloo34 · Post by **lucyloo34** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:48 am

They are lovely to stitch I did one not long ago which I've put on here this morning I love the vibrant colours, the bus looks great I look forward to seeing your progress

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:18 pm

My order was dispatched today, should be with me tomorrow

Look forward to starting right away!!

Lizzieh · Post by **Lizzieh** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:34 pm

My son had the Mr Men and the Little Miss sets, 46 of each. It was when we realized that at the age of 5 if we said a number from 1 -46 he could tell us which book was that number in each series, that he was something a bit special. Turns out he has aspergers and has a photographic memory. He is now 12 and only the other day he was giving me all the titles in order although we put the books away a few years ago! Weird but true!!

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:06 pm

Liz - I am trying to re-learn all the names, some I don't remember very well at all..perhaps he could help me out!!

My kit arrived this week. Haven't had much stitching time since, but have started with Mr Nosy and will post my first progress pic soon

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:33 pm

My word! Where's my dark glasses?

Very bright and cheerful!

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:53 pm

First progress pic at last - haven't been stitching as much as I would like, better get my skates on if I want to finish this by June 22nd!

destructiveernie · Post by **destructiveernie** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:58 pm

Mr Men is still on in the UK on a Saturday morning I think on Channel 5.

I have a 20 month old, hence my tv viewing is now all about peppa pig and ben and hollys little kingdom and I think its on before one of them!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing more progress so you can meet your deadline.

johannauk · Post by **johannauk** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:08 pm

I did catch that new Mr Men show myself a few weeks ago..think I preferred the old narrated version, but enjoy seeing the Mr Men popular again!!

I am glad Charlie has outgrown Peppa Pig, I do find that hard to watch lol

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