Cross-stitchers

[ChildByGrace]

lol, I'll be the first guy to admit it...I cross-stitch!
I got interested in it about 2 years. I've only completed one project and I'm working on two right now:

I'm almost done with this one:
http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=82493&PRODID=57203

I purchased this one 3 days ago and it is a monster. It's the Honey Bear at the bottom.
http://www.cross-stitch-centre.co.uk/acatalog/var.html[/quote]

glad you could join us

they both look good projects i especially like the bear

 

[kaljay]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone else on here does cross-stitch?

I love cross stitching. I'm presently working on a pattern based on the paintings of Thomas Kincaid the 'painter of light', he's a christian and his work is amazing. I think it's amazing that you start with an empty canvas (or in cross stitch talk.. an empty ada)...and before you know it, a beautiful design has been created... it's a good constructive way to pass time and also very relaxing...

 

[ChildByGrace]

I love cross stitching. I'm presently working on a pattern based on the paintings of Thomas Kincaid the 'painter of light', he's a christian and his work is amazing. I think it's amazing that you start with an empty canvas (or in cross stitch talk.. an empty ada)...and before you know it, a beautiful design has been created... it's a good constructive way to pass time and also very relaxing...

The Thomas Kinkade designes are gorgeous. I bought one recently. The only thing is that the one i bought was an embelished one which meant that it had part of the design printed on it when i wanted the enplty canvas

 

[beehoney]

I do cross-stitch as well, when I have time on my hands.

 

[Tawny]

I love it too, I am currently working on a wedding sampler for my cousin who is getting married in November. I also have about 14 projects started, I will finish them all eventually.

My favourite one I did was 'A Treasured Time' by Dimensions Gold. It is truly beautiful. (even if I do say so myself)

 

[Alive again]

Oh,, I have been wanting to get back to my projects!!! Need to conquer a quilt inset or two first though!!!

 

[triplejay]

My favourite one I did was 'A Treasured Time' by Dimensions Gold. It is truly beautiful. (even if I do say so myself)

I thought that title looked familiar and sure 'nuff, I have it! Haven't started it yet, but glad to know you were pleased with it.

I really need to get back to my stitchery, but I've been on a "reading kick" lately. I work full time, so don't have time to do both!

--tj

 

[Tawny]

I thought that title looked familiar and sure 'nuff, I have it! Haven't started it yet, but glad to know you were pleased with it.

I really need to get back to my stitchery, but I've been on a "reading kick" lately. I work full time, so don't have time to do both!

--tj

It is really nice to stitch as well. Just don't do what I did, which is forget to put french knots for the eyes of the snowman, my snowman is blind....lol

 

[ChildByGrace]

It is really nice to stitch as well. Just don't do what I did, which is forget to put french knots for the eyes of the snowman, my snowman is blind....lol

talking about french knots - i hate doing them - i can't do them, so when i did a cross-sitch of Naoh's Ark that had french knots for all the eyes, i used beads instead and it looks really good and was so much more easier to do!!!

 

[Tawny]

I hate them too, I have now started using beads too

 

[ChildByGrace]

Tawny - you sound like me with the number of projects you have started that you haven't finished lol

 

[Tawny]

Tawny - you sound like me with the number of projects you have started that you haven't finished lol

I'm terrible. I have a drawer upstairs that I daren't open.....lol I have promised my OH though, that I will finish at least 2 before I start another one.

 

[ChildByGrace]

I'm terrible. I have a drawer upstairs that I daren't open.....lol I have promised my OH though, that I will finish at least 2 before I start another one.

i have two boxed from Ikea full of magazines and patterns - they are stashed under the bed!!!! My H always queries me when i start a new one. I recently restarted a snakes and ladders board that i bought nearly 10 years ago!!!!

 

[Tawny]

I know the feeling. I have one of the 23rd psalm that I have been working on for 8 years!

 

[ChildByGrace]

sometimes you just start something and then decide you don't like it enough to finish or it's a bit boring to do. That's what happened with the Footprints one i started

 

[triplejay]

sometimes you just start something and then decide you don't like it enough to finish or it's a bit boring to do. That's what happened with the Footprints one i started

That's what happened to me with "Rocky Point". Not sure if I just don't like the picture anymore, or if I just got bored with it. Regardless, I think I can safely say it will never get finished at MY house anyway!

I also have a "stash" in a 3-drawer chest in a closet! I think my problem is I enjoy buying the kits and by the time I get around to finishing one and starting another one, my interests have changed!

I went through the drawers a few months ago and sold a lot of the kits on ebay. When going through the drawers, I noticed most of the things I have and absolutely love are Christmas pictures. I didn't get rid of those, but I'm not sure I'll ever get them all finished in my lifetime!

I keep looking at "A Treasured Time" since it was mentioned. I'll probably work on that one now. Thanks for this thread! It's gotten me all inspired again!

--tj

 

[newyorknewyork]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone else on here does cross-stitch?

I used to when I was younger, it is great fun!

I have recently been thinking about picking it up again

 

[Tawny]

I have been trawling the net, and here are some of my finished ones.

A treasured time

I did one like this when my daughter was born

I did this one but in blue when my nephew was born

I am currently working on this one for my cousin

and this one for me.

And as i said earier about 10 more in the drawer

 

[newyorknewyork]

wow! they are gorgeous! the first one looks so great, it looks like a painting! you must be pretty talented Tawny!!

 

[newyorknewyork]

so where do you get your cross stitch patterns from? craft and art stores? what have you done so far? what are your fav patterns?

i haven't done cross stitch for quite a few years

i found these on the net.. thought they were nice!!!