New & from California

[maeflowers]

Hi all, I am new to this forum, and fairly new to cross-stitching. Have been stitching since Jan. '07 but have only finished one project and am working on 2 more. :] Self-taught and still learning.

I live in California and I would like to learn more about stitching so I can get better.

[nettie]

Hi you definitely have come to the right place. Everyone on here is really friendly and helpful. Have a good look round join in some of the fun things going on and definitely show pictures of your work!

[mags]

Hello and welcome

Ooo what is the project you have finished and what are you working on now ? Sorry we are very nosy here

Do join in, we have a lot of fun

[coffee_freak]

welcome!
and yes, do share your projects!

[sammy_v]

Hi welcome to the forum. Cant wait to see what u have completed and what ur working on now.

[Serinde]

Welcome from the West of Scotland. Jump right in: we love newbies. Don't worry about being new-ish to stitching. We are all still learning something or another.

[nicgoss]

A BIG welcome from SUNNY (yes you heard right) SUNNY England!!!

Great to have you with us - please post some pics so we can see what your working on. As you've probably gathered we are VERY nosey (but in the best possible way )

[~threadbear~]

Hello and welcome!

So glad to have you with us. I look forward to seeing your projects. Hope you enjoy the forum and have fun with us.

[Jilly]

Welcome to the forum from Mid Wales
If you need any encouragement to finish a project, set up a thread in our SAL, we are excellent naggers

[carolyn61]

Hey neighbor! There are two more Californians here. This is a wonderful forum. It's a great place to share and learn. We have alot of fun. Hope you just feel at home and jump in with both feet!

[Rose]

Hello, another Cali girl here. Not a native, have only been here 14 years. There are aload of hints, tips, and advise. We love to help so if you have a question ask. Nothing is off-limits here.

[charmagne_capalad]

Hi and welcome! Glad that you found us here!

I'm also self-taught in xstitching and learned a lot through the years...i'm sure you'll learn more from here. Happy stitching!

Take care

[Esber]

Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place to learn about cross stitching.

[maeflowers]

Wow I had no idea this many people would respond so soon! Hi to all of you! It is nice to talk with people from other countries- I have a pen pal in Russia, too.

I will definitely post up some pictures when I get near them. My first completed project was from a pattern I got called "Christmas Patches" and I made four mini ornaments, 2 for my boyfriend's mother and 2 for his grandmother. The four characters were a Santa, an angel, a stocking, and a wreath. I really loved how they came out and not only was it an accomplishment to finish the cross-stitching but also to make them into ornaments! Yes, I have pictures and will post them up asap!

The project(s) I am working on now have been neglected for quite some time. But I am almost done with one of them. I'm not sure what it's called but it has a lady standing next to a chicken and she's holding a sign that says, "Put your big girl panties on and deal with it!" I think the pattern says "janlynn" on it. When I finish that (and do what with it??) I'll post it, too!

And p.s., I'm very excited about this site! Thanks for the warm welcome.

[charmagne_capalad]

Hi! We really do a lot of chats here! So....you have to join us everyday!

We'll love to see your projects (finished and unfinished ones)...you can post in the Stich-a-long (SAL) the ones you're currently working on so everybody can cheer you up while you're at it. You'll be amazed and inspired by all the support you'll get!

Take care! Happy stitching! We 'll look forward to chatting with you!

[godzoned]

Hello from NZ! its winter here and had our first snow 2 days ago... brrrr

Love to see your work!

[Dawn]

Hi there welcome to th eforum I'm sure you'll fit right in We're a very friendly bunch. Is that Wicked in your sig and avatar? That's my all time favourite book and show

[wendywombat]

Welcome from me too in Damp & Drizzly SW France!!

Stitching doesn't depend on the weather though! Look forward to seeing you and your work here.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Welcome to the forum -- jump right in and enjoy the general madness around here .

[coffee_freak]

madness? what madness? we are all completely sane