Cross Stitching

[StarlightSerenity]

Anyone here cross stitch? I've just started a new project, it's taking me a while to get back into the swing of things again as I haven't done any for about a year (and figure out how to hold a massive frame!) but I'm enjoying it :D

This is what I've done so far, it is white, the lighting has made it look orange -

http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac86/StarlightSerenity/004-3.jpg

(sorry if it's still big, Photobucket can take a while to resize stuff sometimes)

It's a Tatty Teddy design called "With Love" and this is what it will hopefully look like when I've finished it -

http://www.celticstitchery.com/CuteAnimals/TT202WithLove_Lg.jpg

[Gamina]

I cross stitch but all my old work is at my parents. I did start a westie about 4 months ago but I put it away as work took over. I shall take a picture when I dig it out :)

[CoolcatNatNat44]

I loveee cross stitching, i have done it for years. Its so relaxing?! You are doing a good job with that one so far. Where did you get it from, im a huge me to you fan :P

[StarlightSerenity]

Ooo do post a pic Gemina :D

I don't know about relaxing... I tend to swear a lot while stitching! I love me to you stuff :p I picked it up for a few quid at a craft market last year (was reduced right down so I couldnt resist).

[emilyweb]

my mum is a HUGE cross stitcher :) she does these massive ones there really nice :D I can't do it (I'm not very good at all these crafty things :x) I'll try and post piccies of some of mums stuff if you like :D

[StarlightSerenity]

Definately post some pics emily :D I've not done any big projects (this is the biggest actually) but then most of my crafty things are smaller pieces.

If it takes too long I get bored and forget about it :/

[emilyweb]

okay I'll find some tomorrow :D
yes mum takes quite a while doing them she's so busy :x

[souffle]

I like to cross stitch when I have time :) I have quite a few framed ones on my wall and I did a huge one for my parents Golden wedding. I will have to do some photos.

[Eleanor]

Looking great so far! Can't wait to see it when it's finished :)
I was rather into this at one point... May have to start again

[kittycatcat5]

It's heading the right way

[Nikorusama]

Ooh me too when I was younger, about 8-12 I did a lot and did some quite big designs for my age too but haven't do e any for about 12 years now (wow time goes by so fast!) maybe I'll start again sometime.

[LawaRawr]

ive always wanted to try cross stitch but i never got round to it =/. looks great so far :D

[StarlightSerenity]

Ooh me too when I was younger, about 8-12 I did a lot and did some quite big designs for my age too but haven't do e any for about 12 years now (wow time goes by so fast!) maybe I'll start again sometime.

You should start again :D

ive always wanted to try cross stitch but i never got round to it =/. looks great so far :D

Thanks :D It's pretty easy but very addictive :p

[Nikorusama]

Yeah I think I might starlight, you've wet my appetite :)

[suga]

I started to make a cross stitch with a thistle on it - which I was/am going to sew together and then fill with lavender for my grandmother. I wanted to make her something she could smell and touch as she doesn't see so well. I started before November and did the first part but then had to start using white thread in the pattern which was completely impossible to see. Also I don't have anything to keep it tight when stitching so its a little difficult to handle. I think i need to invest in a hoop type thing to hold it in so I can get it completed.

Will pick one up this week and try and get some more done whilst this holiday period conntinues for another week.

Thanks for the prompt Starlight :D

[Womblehands]

Here are the only two I have left from when I moved.. I used to have a massive tinkerbell with gold thread but no idea where she has gone..

http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/womblehands/003-43.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z472/womblehands/002-42.jpg

[LawaRawr]

oh wow WH there awesome, im tempted to try some now :D

[StarlightSerenity]

Those are great WH!

By gold thread do you mean that horrible, nasty, impossible to use metallic stuff?

Pleased that I've nudged people into starting again :D :D :D

[Womblehands]

yep @ metallic stuff.. and it has icy blue for her wings.

[StarlightSerenity]

Oh I bet it's beautiful :D I can't use the metallic thread, I never seem to be able to keep the tension.

[Womblehands]

wherever it is I'm sure its awesome!! lol.. I framed it too.. would love to do a hamster one

[CoolcatNatNat44]

Yes we must find a hamster cross stitch! XD

[StarlightSerenity]

You can get computer programmes that convert pictures to cross stitch charts - you could do one of the P Brothers :D

[Womblehands]

Winter White Hamster Counted Cross Stitch Pattern | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Winter-White-Hamster-Counted-Cross-Stitch-Pattern-/270693968287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f069e299f)
here's a winter white

[Womblehands]

mmmmmmmm That sounds like a plan, maybe both of them together shaking hands :)

[CoolcatNatNat44]

I wish i never clicked that link now i want to buy it haha :mad:

[StarlightSerenity]

This is one of the programmes -

FOCUS Jane Greenoff's Cross Stitch Designer buy online | Currys (http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/focus-jane-greenoff-s-cross-stitch-designer-10096186-pdt.html?srcid=867&cmpid=comp~Google~Computing%20Accessories~10096186&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xmptwqma&istBid=t)

[Faerydae]

I've been meaning to get into cross stitching for a while, I did it when I was younger and loved it :) ooh I may have to do the above idea and make one of the hammies :D

[souffle]

We bought one of those but the number of yarns we would have had to buy to do the pictures made it impossible!
Here are some of mine. A pic I did for my other half as he loves golf and we went to Uni in St Andrews
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/Pophammy/pics/hc3.jpg

A fox I have framed in my hall
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/Pophammy/pics/hc5.jpg

a GSD tapestry
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y113/Pophammy/pics/hc4.jpg

[StarlightSerenity]

Those are lovely Souffle :D I love the fox one :D

[RachK]

I've done a lot of cross stitching over the years. I love Jo Verso's books & have made most of my projects using her books. I haven't done any for a while but think I will start a new one since this thread has inspired me. :)
Off to find a hammie one to do. :)

[Demecat]

Hehe

Hamster Cross Stitch Kit (No Frames) (http://www.crafts-unlimited.co.uk/xhamster.htm)

Hamster Cross Stitch Kit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hamster-Cross-Stitch-Kit-/120734594430?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item1c1c57b57e)

[RachK]

Oooo Demecat, I love that first one. :) I normally do my own patterns/designs by using ideas from Jo Verso's books but fancied buying a kit for a change. :)

[starrylight99]

oh wow all of these are lovely! Much nicer than any I've done. I like punch needle more than cross-stitching, mostly because I don't have the patience to do the counted cross-stitching that comes in the kits. Do you guys mostly use the kits, or design them yourselves?

I am working on a simple punch needle design that my mom got me for Christmas, maybe after that I'll try and tackle a counted cross-stitch.

[Amethyst_ice]

i started my first one over christmas. Womblehands sent me a tinkerbell one for my birthday, a friend started it for me. I love it but i cant do it for long as my eyes start to hurt!