Inspire Me Please...

[missymiss]

Thanks, I am still stitching madly away... DH had a look last night and doesn't think I can get it finished in time... What a boost of confidence So I am even more determined to get through it!!!

You'll get it finished.

[thepixie]

GO RUF!!! GO RUF!!!
just a bit of cheerleading for you Ruf! I have been wanting to start some patchwork and I need a bit of a kick up the rear myself!

[Bathsheba]

Keep up the good work Ruf!

Also popped in to report that instead of coming into BB over the past 2 days I have been doing some cross stitching myself! I've tidied up all my materials baskets and storage cases which were a real mess... and i'm planning on buying a cabinet to store it all out in our main living area instead of it being stored too far out of range.

Looking forward to checking out your dedicated thread Tali I'll get to work and scan my other projects... I've done about 20+ cross stitch projects (some given away)... and have learn that it's better to scan them before framing... avoids the glare off the glass from the camera flash and other reflections.

[thepixie]

I'm going to spotlight to get some materials.... I wanted to start yesterday but I didn't know where to begin! Hopefully a potter around in spotlight will inspire me and I can get some basics....

[Bathsheba]

What kind of project are you hoping to work on Pix? Have you started a thread on it?

[thepixie]

Just some basic patchwork.... I found a book called the impatient patchworker with some simple ideas like notebook covers and lavender bags which I might try to start with. I don't have a machine so I have to start small!

[Bathsheba]

I've done a bit of patchwork... but used my machine.... have made 2 baby rugs. I also used fabric that I sourced from Op Shops. MUCH cheaper than buying precut squares. It's so easy to get sucked into buying those beautiful VIP and Liberty style prints from fabric stores... at $30 a meter even 10cm strips add up if you buy several patterns. Don't forget to buy interfacing... the lightest weight one would be good for your small projects... it's the stuff that you iron on to the back... it really helps it last.