Semi Newbie from NC

[quirkyk]

Hey there everyone!!!

I thought it might be nice to introduce myself since I've hoped on here and you all have been helping me

I live in Garner, NC and am a huge crafter in general! I do all kinds of stuff from sculpting (polymer clay), knitting, crochet, embroidery, drawing....yadda yadda yadda...Oh...and how could I forget! CROSS STITCH...

Ok...so I have done a few...I was one of those that went to Walmart and got the teeny tiny ones to start with, finished in a day and had to go to a big ol cross stitch store my next go around! That landed me in the realm of a Lavender and Lace piece...


Took me a YEAR to do that one...Since then I have started several smaller pieces, finished a few and now I'm back on the gotta stitch kick...so as usual I've gone and uped my anty! I'm gonna give Merlin and Arthur a try...
That bad boy is 23 inches by 14 inches...Huge but I'm a sucker for detail so big is the way to go it seams! So now you know my background and my newest attempt is what lead me here! The first thing in the instructions and I was lost...can we say in over my head! But I WILL get though...with a little help I hope Nice to meet you all and I'll apologize for the ignorant questions you'll be sure to see from me now

Namaste,
QuirkyK

[mags]

Hello again,

No question is ignorant here
Nice L&L piece and Merlin looks very large

[coffee_freak]

yup no stupid questions..
and no matter how long anyone has been stitching..there is always something new to learn! it's an ever evolving craft..with new techniques, materials..etc.

welcome!
and the L&L piece is beautiful and the Merlin..looks big!~

[Rose]

Welcome to the group we are here to help. We love to offer advice and delve into new experiences with our fellow stitchers. No question is dumb or unimportamt it is just information we have yet to aquire.

We want to help so ask away we will be sure to have an answer.

If you look at the top section of any of the sections you will see a thread titled Glossary Terms this may be of some help to you as you progress through your new experience.

[Serinde]

Hi and welcome from the West of Scotland. No question is ever ignorant: questions show that you are smart enough to know to ask!

[sammy_v]

Hi welcome to the forum.

[agi]

Hello and weclome from Hungary.

Hope we can enjoy your stitching this beautiful piece together with you - please, post it in the SAL section.

[quirkyk]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I have done as asked and posted my crazy endeavor in the SAL section! And even have my first dilemma up...go figure...I'm off to check out the glossary section thanks for the mention there! See ya round!

[~threadbear~]

Hi quirkyk,
welcome to the friendly fun forum.
I just know you will enjoy it.

[Jilly]

Glad to have you join us hope you enjoy the forum as much as we do

[quirkyk]

And ladies I'm LOVIN the forum!!! Thanks for the welcomes!

[T1Pumper]

That bad boy is 23 inches by 14 inches...Huge but I'm a sucker for detail so big is the way to go it seams!

OMG!! That is a project times 100!! Good luck and can't wait to watch your progress!!

[Angel]

YAY An introduction. Your L&L piece is lovely and I really don't envy your HEAD one. Wow soooooooo big. I like little and medium ones ^_^ I like to have a completed piece in a few months

Glad that we could help you and feel free to ask any more questions you have.

[wendywombat]

Welcome from me too! Ask away!! We love curiosity!!

You seem to be pretty diverse in the craft field! What fun!

[CarolinaGirl]

Hi! And welcome!!!! I'm new here myself and everyone is really nice!

CarolinaGirl

[nicgoss]

Hi - a big welcome from me!

I'm soooo glad your going to tackle the Merlin picture. I've been working on the 'Snow White' version for a few months now (in the WIP section). It will be lovely to see how you get on and perhaps we can compare notes along the way...and keep each other sane!

Make sure you keep us updated!

[quirkyk]

Hi - a big welcome from me!

I'm soooo glad your going to tackle the Merlin picture. I've been working on the 'Snow White' version for a few months now (in the WIP section). It will be lovely to see how you get on and perhaps we can compare notes along the way...and keep each other sane!

Make sure you keep us updated!

Girl I'm sooo for keeping each other sane!! My little girl saw the snow white one and wants it now...so looks like I may be doing your piece if I ever finish Merlin :)

[AmandaNC]

Hello and Welcome!
I am also from NC as you can tell by my name.
I am new to cross stitching and LOVE it sooooo much.
I cant wait to see how you progress on your Merlin piece.
Good luck and happy stitching!
Amanda

[nicgoss]

Hi - a big welcome from me!

I'm soooo glad your going to tackle the Merlin picture. I've been working on the 'Snow White' version for a few months now (in the WIP section). It will be lovely to see how you get on and perhaps we can compare notes along the way...and keep each other sane!

Make sure you keep us updated!

Girl I'm sooo for keeping each other sane!! My little girl saw the snow white one and wants it now...so looks like I may be doing your piece if I ever finish Merlin :)

If you finish Merlin and then go onto another HAED, I'll eat my hat! I'm coming around to the idea that I'll be an OAP by the time I finish my snowwhite and will be giving it to my grandchildren! (As I don't even have kids at the moment that is quite some way away!)

Really excited to see how you get on - do you know what aida/linen our using etc....need all the info!!!!