My first post - Winnie the Pooh

[shauniew]

Hi,
I've been wanting to join a cross stitch forum for yonks but keep forgetting.
I thought it'd be nice to see what other people are stitching and for myself to keep a track of what I'm stitching.

I'm currently working on a Winnie the POoh Cross Stitch kit by Designer Stitches called "Hot Air Balloon" and here's a picture of my progress so far:



I started it in August I think (I stitched it on the bottom which is currently rolled around the bottom bar).

Here's a blurry pic of what it should look like finished (and my thumb):

[Sewin_mum]

What a beautiful project and great progress already

[LadyS]

Very cute project and beautiful stitching!

[karen4bells]

What an adorable project!! You are doing fantastic with it!!!

[Fljotsdale]

That is a very sweet design. I Winnie the Pooh and friends!

Great stitching - I look forward to seeing it grow!

[MissJenni]

Wow this is looking great, looking forward to watching this progress

Thanks also for using the word 'yonks' I had forgotten how amazing that was

[gyork]

thats lovely, pooh was my very first design and still lovely to stitch

[Rose]

What an awesome pattern!!!!!!! Your work is wonderful!!!!!!!

[suleigh]

Lovely progress
and welcome to the forum

[ChicaEnglish]

It looks gorgeous. The colors are so vibrant. And I have a very serious case of frame or hoop envy. Can you tell me about it?

[pattiebelle]

hi and welcome to the forum...

your project looks like a lot of fun to stitch.

i will enjoy your updates

[shauniew]

It looks gorgeous. The colors are so vibrant. And I have a very serious case of frame or hoop envy. Can you tell me about it?

Hi!

What do you mean "frame envy"? When I first did some cross stitch, I read in magazines that you should always have your fabric pulled taught so all your stitches are nice and even.
I used a hoop at first but:

a) got sick of undoing the hoop to move it around the fabric and,

b) got a numb finger and thumb on my left hand.

The frames are great. At first, I'd pile cushions up evenly either side of me so the frame was above my lap and then stitch. Now I've got a floor stand and it is invaluable.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'll post some pictures of the other stuff I've done (mainly Disney)

[XstitchLB]

Great progress! looking forward to the next update
I <3 Disney!

[Carole]

Ooh I like that design. I'm currently in the middle of a Winnie the Pooh calendar by Designer stitches and I've got a few more of their kits in my stash. I've not seen that one though.

Must resist going to look for it...

[valb58]

Welcome to the forum. I love your Winnie design, really colourful.

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Welcome to the forum! Cute design you have there - great stitching!

[Lili]

nice project! lovely progress!!

[Juel]

What a cute design!
Great work so far =)

[Newfie Princess]

Welcome Great stitching - Great project and great progress. Gggrrrreat!

[rcperryls]

Welcome to the forum. That is going to be a great project and you are doing a really good job so far. I am looking forward to seeing your other projects too.

Carole