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My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:00 pm
by 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:

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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):

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Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:05 pm
by Sewin_mum
What a beautiful project and great progress already :applesauce: :applesauce:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:16 pm
by LadyS
Very cute project and beautiful stitching! :applesauce:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:16 pm
by karen4bells
What an adorable project!! You are doing fantastic with it!!! :dance:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:36 pm
by Fljotsdale
That is a very sweet design. :) I :wub: Winnie the Pooh and friends!

Great stitching - I look forward to seeing it grow! :applesauce: :applesauce:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:42 pm
by 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 :-D

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:50 pm
by gyork
thats lovely, pooh was my very first design and still lovely to stitch

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:53 pm
by Rose
What an awesome pattern!!!!!!! :dance: Your work is wonderful!!!!!!! :applesauce:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:59 pm
by suleigh
Lovely progress :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
and welcome to the forum :D

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:08 am
by 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?

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:15 am
by pattiebelle
hi and welcome to the forum...

your project looks like a lot of fun to stitch.

i will enjoy your updates :D

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:17 pm
by shauniew
ChicaEnglish wrote: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)

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:39 pm
by XstitchLB
Great progress! looking forward to the next update :) :applesauce: :applesauce:
I <3 Disney!

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:36 am
by 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...

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:59 am
by valb58
Welcome to the forum. I love your Winnie design, really colourful.

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:16 am
by Mrs Milkybar Kid
Welcome to the forum! Cute design you have there - great stitching!

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 1:53 pm
by Lili
nice project! lovely progress!! :applesauce: :applesauce:

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:57 pm
by Juel
What a cute design!
Great work so far =)

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:04 pm
by Newfie Princess
Welcome :) Great stitching - Great project and great progress. Gggrrrreat!

Re: My first post - Winnie the Pooh

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:30 pm
by rcperryls
Welcome to the forum. That is going to be a great project and you are doing a really good job so far. :applesauce: I am looking forward to seeing your other projects too.

Carole
:D