Hello from a newcomer

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:09 pm

Hi, I come from Cumbria in the UK, I have only tried cross stitch twice, first time I joined my Gran daughter in a project at her junior school, they made a Anchor for the school hall by the boys and the arts and crafts teacher thought it would be idea to cover it with small cross stitch
project made by the girls and Mums and Grans, we all had to draw a picture to do with boat, sea or beach then transfer it to grid, everyone enjoyed doing it and it was nice to have the different generations all enjoying it together.
I am now having another go on my own haha,
I have been a knitter most of my life and have knitted for the special care baby unit at my local hospital for a number of years, so now I thought it was time for a change,
I am looking forward to meeting you all. bye for now.

Lynn

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:29 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum, Lynn!!

Tia · Post by **Tia** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:40 pm

Hello there, welcome!

I look forward to seeing your projects.

I knit too and just bought a sewing machine.

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:08 pm

Hi Lynn, and welcome to the forum from South Carolina! Looking forward to getting to know you too!

Carole

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:11 pm

Welcome from the West of Scotland!

You'll find lots of good company here!

Brekkana · Post by **Brekkana** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:47 pm

Hello from Texas, and welcome to the fantastic world of cross stitching!! I hope you become as deeply immersed as the rest of us

lillybit · Post by **lillybit** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:05 pm

Welcome from Whanganui on the south west coast of New Zealands North Island. I'm a knitter and spinner and also knit singlets beanies and booties for a NICI, though been doing that for my latest great grandchild more recently. Mostly my time has been taken up with preserving over the last month with jam sauce and, as of yesterday, Tomato Relish now filling my shelves and the shelves of several friends but still no day could end without some knitting crochet or stitching even if it has to be really late to get going with hands that can get really sweaty in this heat.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:07 pm

Hi Lynn

and welcome from me too in very warm and humid Brisbane. Its great to have you along.

I still knit occasionally but prefer stitching especially in the temperatures and humidity up here. Looking forward to getting to know you more and seeing your work.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:10 pm

Hello Karan, I have been to Florida twice to the theme parks, only saw the parks as we stayed on Disney and had a run down to Tampa very busy holiday, we love Cypress gardens, such a relaxing place in comparison to all the other places, and of course the shopping haha.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:18 pm

Hi Carole, Knitting machine, well I never really thought about getting one of those, I came across some on Ebay the other day starting out at Â£399 to Â£1600 and I dare say you can pay more than that, I think Ill be staying with my needle haha.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:23 pm

Hi Teresa, so sorry I think I just posted your reply to Carole but thank for your welcome and enjoy your knitting. as much as your needle work.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:28 pm

Hi again Carole, sorry about that I think its an age thing haha thank you for your welcome.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:31 pm

Hi Serinde, thank you for your well come.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:34 pm

Hi Bekkana, I hope to enjoy many hours too, thank you for your well come.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:52 pm

Hi Lillybit, I love the knitting I do for the baby's, so cute, unfortunately ours don't accept booties or mittens, their afraid of " tiny fingers and toes getting caught up in the yarn" so the ones I made on my first visit I dropped off to the Maternity ward to give to anyone who might like them, I had knit 12 pr it seemed a shame to take them home again, a nurse called round to our shop " fish and chips " a few days later and said they had all gone, so my time wasn't wasted after all.
I envy your preserving talents, might have to give that a go some time.

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:05 pm

Hi Sally, I do wish all you people in your warmer counties would stop talking about it haha its freezing hear and has been for ages very cold wet and windy, I haven't quite manage to put a photo on a forum as yet, one day maybe haha, I ddi get one on an email once so maybe there is hope for me.
My first project is a chunky cushion kit, my gran daughter loves owls so I found a kit of 2 sitting on a tree branch, I've done the first 9 rows at the bottom and now I have to start the colour combination, here goes haha.

MissMandy · Post by **MissMandy** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:53 pm

Hi,
I am also new to the forum. Have been stitching for years on and off and have a couple of things on the go! I like to try different crafts but always come back to cross stitch! Am trying to crochet at the moment but can only do it when my daughter is in so she can keep me right.
Looking forward to joining in with things,
Bye for now
M

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:49 pm

Hello Miss Mandy! and welcome to the forum from South Carolina! I hope that you will post pictures of your projects. We love pictures!
What types of projects do you like to stitch?

Carole

vanessanjf · Post by **vanessanjf** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:27 pm

Hello and welcome

Novice stitcher · Post by **Novice stitcher** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:42 pm

Hi Mandy, welcome from me in the UK, how long have you been here, I only joined yesterday, I haven't really looked around here yet, still finding my feet,

Bye for now Lynn

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