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I've just started to upload photos of my needlework (mainly cross stitch) to FaceBook. HERE is the link. Click on "next" up the top right of the photo to see the rest. There is a close up detail after every "whole" shot.
Would love to see others work too!
Bath the link doesnt work for me.. not sure if its just me though.
I just realised that because I have the private setting for FaceBook I might need to add you as a friend first.... I'm Bathsheba Smith if you want to go that far LOL
Bath, I've been meaning to tell you for a while that I love your work! Starting to think I should dig out some of the pictures of stuff I've done over the years, too.
BW
Do it BW! I went on a photo taking frenzy yesterday because the light inside was just right for it... because I have had most of my work framed with glass it's tricky to photo properly...can't use a flash...light outside can be too bright and reflect things etc.
Next I'm going to try scanning my work BEFORE I have it framed... I used to scan my tapestry weavings and it always turned out great.
Ok, I've made a start!
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Just the one's that I already have pictures of so far. I went cushion-mad one year and basically made everyone cushions for Christmas. I had so much fun that I did a heap for myself and made some extras for my family. I know there's more pictures of stuff I've done elsewhere, I just need to look... and then dig out the camera!
I really need to take pictures so that I avoid the rather embarrassing situation of the other day where I found a chart I'd forgotten I even had and then later found that I had actually completed said chart and had forgotten all about it! :redface:
BW
Just checked them out BW!!! :thumbsup: Thats some serious stitching! I have never made a cushion... too worried that the cross stitch will get stained or damaged in some way... I prefer the safety of it being behind glass and up on a wall... sad really because what you have made looks lovely... thanks for sharing! :D
They've actually survived really well. Even the pale cream ones I did for my parents. I sewed the cushion insert in completely, but they have gone fine being thrown into the washing machine (I did wash and set the dye in all the fabrics I used before I made them up) on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the ones I made for my in-laws haven't been as well cared for and have certainly seen better days. When the arthritis is bad I find it easier to do small designs on small bits of fabric - which is where the patchwork cushion idea came from.
BW
Ahh, yes your arthritis must make stitching tricky sometimes.... I have seen (in needlework magazines) adverts for special fingerless gloves that are meant to help with hand pain. My thryoid issue gives me the shakes which is why I have slowed down with my stitching and gone up a size in Aida cloth... now I prefer 14 count. I have 1 project to be done on fine linen then that's it... *sigh* I should have done more when i was younger in my 20's. I started when I was 16... should be grateful for that at least LOL
They look great BW. I have taken a pic of my latest one - a wedding sampler for my SIL before it was framed but I haven't had time to upload it yet. I have a pattern for a cushion that is massive and all solid block stitching, but I need 89 full skeins of floss so I haven't done it yet as it's a bit exxie to buy all the floss at once. Not sure if I will make the pillow or just frame it.
I sometimes find that stitching helps keep my hands from getting stiff. If I'm having a bad flare in my hands I need a small project with no hoop so there's less weight to hold. It mostly gets my knees and feet these days - the cross stitch keeps me sane by giving me something to do while I sit down - and that's the reason I've done so much I can forget what I've done... Started when I was 15, so there's (almost) 20 years of stitching behind me.
There's got to be more people with stuff to show off than me and Bath! Come on, people! :)
BW
Oh and all the other ones I have done are in the BB Gallery
Looking forward to seeing your wedding sampler Trill! :)
89 skeins!!!! Good grief! At about $2.50 each that is going to be exxy! I remember when DMC floss was 70c a skein... *sigh* If I hear of any sales I'll let you know. I think VicStitch (the site) has heavily reduced Anchor floss ATM.... what brand do you need?
Thanks, Trillian. The gallery doesn't seem to be working right now, but hopefully I'll be able to have a look soon. That cushion sounds intense.
BW
I know!!!! Its all DMC and I can get them at a place online called witch something or rather for $1.05 each but even then it's still dear.
$2.50!!! Where are you buying your threads from, Bath? I got some from lincraft the other day for 84c per skein for DMC. They are usually 95c there - 94c if you use their shop online feature (but I don't know about postage).
BW
and even weave cloth is getting exxy these days! Aida used to be only a few dollars per fat quarter... now it's like $15 if you are lucky. I keep my eyes peeled at Op Shops. I have my mother on the hunt too, she generally sends down anything x-stitchy she finds. The great thing about needlework is that the materials (if stored properly) don't go 'off'... there's no urgency to get it done... hmmm, maybe that's actually a pitfall!!! :doh:
Lincraft in the CBD has got as high as $2.50 :( Our local store sells them for about $2.20 I think.
Hmmm.... i just checked Lincrafts online store.... DMC stranded cotton... 94c each... I swear it's more instore....am I going crazy? LOL
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Bath I bought a magazine the other day that had loads of gorgeous little Christmas cross stitch patterns to use for gift tags and decorations and even a small advent calendar. If you (or anyone else!) is interested in them without having to spend $15 on a mag I can scan and email them to you.
That's amazing, Trillian! Which magazine was it?
BW
Thanks BW! The mag is called Cross Stitch Gifts. It didn't have a date on it so I don't know how often it comes out - I just saw it at my newsagent and grabbed it because it has charts for babies, kids, weddings/anniversaries, easter, mothers/fathers day, milestone birthdays and other special days etc. They are mostly just little motifs but there are some larger ones that you would put on scrolls or cake wrap-arounds and there are several alphabets too. Plus they have a full conversion chart at the back for MDC and Anchor colours.
Is it an Australian one? I think I have it - just can't remember where I've put it at the moment! As far as I know it's a one-off thing, which is a shame. It would be so nice to have a decent Australian cross-stitch magazine. *sigh* I live in hope...
BW
yeah I think it is a one off. At the top it has Complete step by step Aussie guide. It's frustrating that they are all UK based mags and they are really hard to find - most of the mags are for quilting or scrapbooking.
Yep, that's the one I've got. I wish I could find it - It would be kind of nice to have a few of us doing the advent calendar at the same time as a kind of stitch-along thing.
I like the UK mags - although I'm hating this new trend of only whole cross stitches but they'll take the sodding back stitch where ever they please! I'd prefer a few quarter stitches and clearly outlined shapes - I find the other way just looks untidy, and I normally work on evenweave fabric instead of aida so fractional stitches don't bother me.
As for the US mags - completely barf-worthy is all I can say!
I guess it's our fault for not keeping up with the trends - everyone's supposed to be scrapbooking now! :p
BW
ive just started a crazy patchwork item was gonna do beading but thought nope i want it kiddy same too so will be plainer looking in purple green/aqua and pink and gold.
WOW :o see now that is true creativeness for me
they are beautiful, each and every one.
I use to love cross stitch..I just dont get the time anymore. I'll have to take a pic of our ring pillow that I did and almost didnt use on the day cause I cracked it.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&id=659478766
now you girls have got my itching to get out my stuff again
BW we should do that - maybe an Easter one seeing as how we're a bit to close to Christmas now. I've never seen US mags but it does seem to be more of a British thing to do. The wedding sampler had a lot of half stitches - all the little flowers and hearts and the items in the top and bottom borders all had them. The word Wedding was full stitches and the backstitching went around each stitch, but it didn't look blocky kwim? It looked quite effective done like that. The backstitching was all in silver metallic thread which is a total PITA to work with though.
Maz, it wont let me see your's hun.
Squidipa, I'd love to see a pic when it's done :)
Cool. I'll keep me eyes open for a suitable pattern. I thought the advent calendar would be nice as it breaks down into individual sections that we could do one at a time... hadn't even thought of how close to Christmas we are - I'm in denial!
Squidipa, I love working in bold, bright colours like that.
BW
Regarding Australian Cross stitch magazines. There is one good one but it's hard to find: Jill Oxton's Cross Stich. I have issue number 38. It was published in 1999. I'd love more of her magazines... they are good quality with cover paper that is firmer than your average magazine... like Vogue IYKWIM. She does lots of native animal designs but also more traditional ones. The magazine I have features a lady playing a violin on the cover and a frog on the back cover... there are some gorgeous floral motifs inside and a very sweet Monday's Child pattern and lots of others. If you Google Jill Oxton you'll find something no doubt.
i'd love to do the advent calendar for next year! i love Christmas stuff, love how calming cross stitch is - just nedd to find time around the poppet!
bath, I just googled her and you get a link to her shop where you can order back issues or subscribe. Looks like she's also into beading too.
We should definitely do something for next Christmas seeing as how there are a few of us interested. I have those little stocking decorations that I got for last year but never got to them. I should really try to get them done for this year.
Bugger hon :(
I'll be in one for next year...oh something for me for a change :dance:
hopefully this link will work
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...f&id=659478766
my quilt
PLEASE no not mention on FB that i am pregnant!!! NO one knows yet!!!
this is a cot quilt made for soon to be baby
made with antique lace.
Maz that is just gorgeous!!! I really love it.
I really like yours too Squid, well done! I would like to get into quilting but I don't think me sewing would be up to stratch.
haha i did it with the machine all straight stitch.... ill take a pic of a project i am working on but its still a bit plain , the lace was an old antique table cloth that had been ripped that i had been holding onto for about 5 years lol:
UPDATE:
here is the crazy patchwork
here is the link to my Crazy patchwork that im working on its not complete at all but this is where i am at at the moment i have taken a few pics so you can see the different textures and details. Wont be beading it as i want it kiddy same too.
Wow! I really love the colours you've used - very rich and lush.
these colors are actually a top that was brand new (second hand bought in a lot in ebay) that so was not me but the colors were nice, a satin size 22 (second hand bought in a lot in ebay or size 16-18 clothes to get me through the pregnancy) top thats NEVER EVER gonna fit no matter how preggers i am but lovely, A pair of pants i was donating as they showed off the extra chub near my woohoo but very nice pants all the same. Plus a purple jacket and pants that i got on eBay (same ebay lot) that so was not my style that i have embroidered pink pictures on.:
So basically its all scraps of old clothing, I ran out of more fabric like i need more purple might look in a op shop or hunt through my draws or the kids lol. Recycling stuff as i dont have cash for material so we recycle what we can. and im happy with the color theme thought it may look a bit odd but its starting to come together really niceley im impressed its my first crazy patchwork and i gotta tell ya i made the antique lace one in the time i made the purple one so far lol and the purple on is NOT at all finished.
Edit i forgot to say THANKS Trillian oops
being im having a boy i am wondering if i should make a bag out of it
Ohhhhh how lovely, another little boy! A hand bag sounds like a good idea if you don't want to use it for bubs. Thats such a clever thing to do with the clothes.
cleaver hrmm nah savy YEAH lol:
Hi,
I just found this thread, and is great to see what other people are doing. I love making stuff out of old bits of material from old clothes or op shop finds, I can't follow patterns and my sewing is a bit hit a miss so everything is a bit rough round the edges but a fun hobby. Anyway I like to share things am making and just found this thread so here are some pics.
Reinvented clothing pics
Toys Pics